An Post Accepts LRC Proposals for Talks

1 April 2004

The Company is especially pleased that the Commission proposes that the Communications Workers Unions (CWU) should now re-enter negotiations – with a tight time-frame – on the change programme.

We regret that despite the parlous financial position of An Post, which had an operating loss in excess of €40 million in 2003, the CWU abruptly left the negotiating table last December and has since refused to return.

An Post is pleased that the Commission, obviously recognising the serious situation facing the Company, has recommended a six week time-frame for the negotiations.

In light of the further recommendation of the LRC that where issues remain in dispute they will be fast-tracked to finality by the Labour Court, the Company is ready to commence serious discussion with the Union from Monday next.