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September 15, 2015
Royal Mail Customer Speaks Out Against Privatization, Backs Staples Boycott
While leafletting in front of the Staples location at 1500 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Stop Staples protesters ran into Jane Caplan, who was visiting from Oxford, England.
September 14, 2015
Exemption Sought by Subcontractors Jeopardizes Road Safety
Private subcontractors that haul mail for the U.S. Postal Service are seeking an exemption from federal safety rules that prohibit commerical drivers from operating a truck after more than 14 hours on duty following a 10...
September 9, 2015
Do You ‘Stand with Postal Workers?’ Part Two
Did you sign the postcard yet? Thousands have already taken the pledge. Check out this video sequel to find out why! Do You 'Stand With Postal Workers?' Part Two Posted by APWU - The American Postal Workers Union on Wed...
September 8, 2015
APWU Knows How to Celebrate Labor Day
Des Moines Area Local Steward Julie Kestel with daughter Mackenzie on a Labor Day parade float APWU members were out in full force this Labor Day, bringing the message of Good Postal Service! Good Jobs! Good Contract! to...
September 8, 2015
e-Team Report, Sept. 8, 2015
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has recently issued a string of positive rulings that will strengthen employee protections and unions' abilities to advocate for workers.
September 4, 2015
Just in Time for Labor Day: New Statistics on Social Security Disability Insurance
Happy Labor Day to all Alliance members! The Social Security Administration's (SSA’s) new Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) issue paper and state fact sheets show how this vital safety net is protecting workers...
September 3, 2015
On Labor Day, Take Time to Reflect…
As people across the country make plans for Labor Day, more than 200,000 postal workers are fighting for a good contract and good service for postal customers – more than three months after the APWU’s collective bargaini...
September 2, 2015
Thursday: Wear Your Union Gear Day!
Members of the Jacksonville [FL] P&DC Wear Your Union Gear Thursdays are going strong! Here are members of the Jacksonville [FL] P&DC last week. Remember to put on your union T-shirt, armband or button to show managemen...
September 1, 2015
HCR Disputes, Renewals and Subcontracting
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) On June 25, 2015, the APWU won another round in our fight against subcontracting when the National Labor Relations...
September 1, 2015
Negotiations and the Power in a Union
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) “If there is no struggle there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom and yet deprecate agitation are...
September 1, 2015
Security Breach at OPM
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) As the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) faces inquiries, criticism and lawsuits regarding its recent data brea...
September 1, 2015
The End of the Fiscal Year and Custodial Hours
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) We are quite likely still heading for Interest Arbitration for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. And while th...
September 1, 2015
Walmart: Stop Charter School Fraud
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Recently, there have been many headlines about waste, fraud, and abuse at charter schools across the country. Sch...
September 1, 2015
Negotiations and the Power in a Union
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) “If there is no struggle there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom and yet deprecate agitation are...
September 1, 2015
NLRB Strikes Major Blow to USPS-Staples Deal
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) In a major blow to the Postal Service’s deal with Staples, Region 5 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is...
September 1, 2015
The End of the Fiscal Year and Custodial Hours
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) We are quite likely still heading for Interest Arbitration for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. And while th...
September 1, 2015
HCR Disputes, Renewals and Subcontracting
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) On June 25, 2015, the APWU won another round in our fight against subcontracting when the National Labor Relations...
September 1, 2015
A Grand Alliance Goes to Congress
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) A delegation of representatives from A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service took their concerns about...
September 1, 2015
2015 APWU Scholarship Winners
The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C.Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Award for 2015.
September 1, 2015
Moving Forward on the Contract, Safety and Health
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The APWU participated in mediation on our contract throughout the summer, in sessions that were frequently content...
September 1, 2015
Tell the OIG: ‘I Support Postal Banking!’
Activists protest payday lenders in Columbia, MO. Photo credit: Ryan Betz of GRO Missouri (This article first appeared in the September/October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) A May 2015 white paper by...
September 1, 2015
After Strike, German Postal Workers Win Contract
German postal workers on strike in North Rhine-Westphalia. (This article first appeared in the September/October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) After a four-week strike, German postal workers have sec...
September 1, 2015
Big Wins for Migrant Workers, Thanks to Public Support
Western Washington University students at a blueberry picker strike at Sakuma Brothers Farms in late June. Photo courtesy of James Leder (This article first appeared in the September/October 2015 issue of The American Po...
September 1, 2015
Blame it on the Rain: USPS Fails to Meet Safety Goals
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) According to an analysis by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), the Postal Service failed to meet its own safet...
September 1, 2015
The Union Election Process: Nominations
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Nominating candidates for office is a fundamental component of democratically electing union officers, and an impo...
September 1, 2015
The 2016 Presidential Election: My Thoughts; How About Yours?
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) It’s amazing that presidential campaigns have become such big business that they never seem to cease. As soon as o...
September 1, 2015
The Power of Mentoring Our Young Members
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Young unionists and activists at the Young Workers Summit, sponsored by AFL-CIO in March. Were you aware that over...
September 1, 2015
Energizing CATs for a Good Contract
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) One of the responsibilities of APWU leaders is to motivate union members to join in and do their part in fighting...
September 1, 2015
Together. Better Health
(This article first appeared in the November-December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The 2015 Open Season will run Nov. 9 - Dec. 14. If you are currently with a different health plan, consider your...
September 1, 2015
The Fight for a Good Contract Marches On
The Wilmington Delaware/Malcom T. Smith Area Local made customized union shirts. (This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The fight for a good contract is...