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August 29, 2015
e-Team Report, Aug. 29, 2015
The Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued an alert this month that confirms what the APWU has been telling Congress and what postal patrons have been enduring – America’s mail has slowed dramatically....
August 28, 2015
Republican Presidential Hopefuls Are Staying Silent Regarding Social Security Privatization but Still Favor ‘Reform’
While still talking about the need to “save” Social Security by cutting benefits to retirees, this cycle’s crop of GOP Presidential candidates have been silent on whether they’d support a plan to privatize Social Securit...
August 28, 2015
Gear Up for Gear Day
Whether it’s with a T-Shirt, button or armband, wearing our solidarity on our sleeve sends a message to management that we’re united. Below are some suggestions that could help increase involvement:
August 27, 2015
Sen. Bernie Sanders to PMG: Service Cuts, Plant Closures ‘a Disaster’
In a sharply worded letter to Postmaster General Megan Brennan, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) called the Postal Service’s decision to close mail processing centers and eliminate overnight delivery “a disaster” and urged her...
August 27, 2015
Subcontractors Seek Exemption that Threatens Safety on the Roads
Imagine the danger posed by a sleep-deprived driver of an 18-wheel tractor-trailer – whether he’s on the highway or driving through your neighborhood. Despite the hazard, private subcontractors that haul mail for the U.S...
August 26, 2015
APWU, Grand Alliance Urge House Members To Co-Sponsor Resolutions to Protect Mail Service
The APWU joined more than 50 member organizations of A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service last month to urge members of the U.S. House of Representatives to co-sponsor two bipartisan resolutions to restore...
August 26, 2015
APWU, Grand Alliance Urge House Members To Co-Sponsor Resolutions to Protect Mail Service
The APWU joined more than 50 member organizations of A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service last month to urge members of the U.S. House of Representatives to co-sponsor two bipartisan resolutions to restore...
August 24, 2015
APWU, USPS Resolve Dispute Over CDL Training
The APWU and USPS agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding re: Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training for Automotive Mechanics and Technicians on Aug 18, Motor Vehicle Service Craft Director Michael O. Foster has anno...
August 21, 2015
Big Enough to Win!
President Dimondstein addressing the AFGE Convention. APWU President Mark Dimondstein addressed the convention of the American Federation of Government Employees on Aug. 17, and – echoing convention’s theme – asked, “Is...
August 21, 2015
Walker, Rubio Talk about Plans to Repeal the Affordable Care Act
This week, Republican presidential candidate and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker released a plan to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Sen. Marco Rubio (FL), who is also running for president, spoke abou...
August 18, 2015
Hearing on USPS-Staples Deal Dominated by Legal Wrangling
A hearing on charges that the Postal Service illegally subcontracted work to Staples was dominated by procedural wrangling on Aug. 17 and 18. The hearing before Administrative Law Judge Paul Bogas of the National Labor R...
August 17, 2015
Grand Alliance Delegation Meets with Postmaster General
A delegation representing six member organizations of A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service met with Postmaster General Megan Brennan at Postal Headquarters in Washington, DC, on Aug. 13. The meeting was “a...
August 17, 2015
Baltimore Teacher: ‘Boycott Staples!’
Myles Hoenig A Baltimore teacher took it upon himself to make a “Boycott Staples” sign and protest in front of the York Road location on Aug. 15. “I was out there in solidarity with postal workers who are seeing their j...
August 17, 2015
APALA Takes the ‘I Stand with Postal Worker’ Pledge
Attendees of APALA’s (Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance) 13th Biennial Convention in San Diego, CA, sign “I Stand with Postal Workers” postcards on Aug. 13. APWU member Amy Shih spread the word about Good Postal Serv...
August 17, 2015
Philly Vet, 89, Joins Stop Staples Campaign
June Cohen with the latest Stop Staples supporter An 89-year-old Philadelphia veteran is the latest supporter of the Stop Staples campaign. A group of activists from the Philadelphia PA Area Local were handing out flyers...
August 17, 2015
APWU Update For CSRS, FERS, and Social Security
For Employees Covered by the National Agreement In June 2015 the CPI-W unadjusted Index (1967=100) rose to 696.431 after falling for five of the last nine months. No additional COLAs are due under the 2010 National Agre...
August 14, 2015
Rep. Lois Frankel Stands with Postal Workers
Congressmember Lois Frankel (D-FL) signed the ‘I Stand with Postal Workers’ postcard last week. Joining her is Jeff Riddell, president of the Broward County Area Local; Ted Parsons, APWU retiree and member of the Palm Be...
August 14, 2015
Des Moines Area Local Rallies for a Good Contract
The Des Moines Area Local held a series of rallies in May and June to win support for Good Postal Service! Good Jobs! Good Contract!
August 11, 2015
Young Postal Workers: Speaking Up, Speaking Out
Jermaine Taylor, a 37-year-old Postal Support Employee, sought a job at the Post Office because his uncle – one of the most financially stable members of his family – worked there. Taylor saw that his uncle was able to p...
August 11, 2015
Professor Gives Staples Campaign an A+
The Stop Staples campaign deserves straight As, according to one California professor. During a July protest outside a store in Cupertino, CA, APWU retiree Ernest Johnson spoke with a professor who had been given a Stapl...
August 10, 2015
GOP Candidates Attack Social Security, Medicare at Primary Debate
Last night, the Republican Party held its first primetime primary debate in Cleveland, Ohio. Participants in the evening event included current and former Governors Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, Mike Huckabee, John Kasich, a...
August 7, 2015
APWU Launches Petition Drive Against Staples-Office Depot Merger
The American Postal Workers has launched a petition drive calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block the merger of Staples and Office Depot. The merger would give Staples a monopoly in a key sector of the eco...
August 4, 2015
The Fight for the Right to Vote Rages On
On Aug. 6, the APWU will join with others across the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and rededicate ourselves to the fight to protect the right to vote. APWU President Mark Dimondstei...
August 3, 2015
480-481 Area Local’s March Gets Horns Honking
APWU supporters hold an informational picket outside the Hazel Park Post Office on July 31. The horns were honking in front of the Hazel Park [MI] Post Office on July 31, as motorists showed their support for Good Posta...
August 3, 2015
Were You Affected by OPM’s Data Breach?
Retirees who are unsure about whether they were affected by the OPM data breach involving names, birth dates, addresses, and Social Security numbers can call 844-777-2743 to find out, reports APWU Retirees Department Dir...
August 3, 2015
e-Team Report, July 31, 2015
Does Your Representative Co-Sponsor H.Res.54?It’s Time to Schedule a Meeting over August Recess A growing number of U.S. Representatives are expressing their opposition to the Postal Service’s mail slowdown by co-sponsor...
July 31, 2015
In Honor of Medicare’s 50th Anniversary, Alliance Members Hold Celebrations Nationwide
Retirees and allies around the country participated in more than 100 Medicare events celebrating 50 years of guaranteed health coverage for seniors this week. In Washington, DC, the Alliance for Retired Americans partici...
July 31, 2015
Houston Area Local Keeps Postcard Campaign Rolling
Members of the Houston Area Local collected hundreds of signatures on “I Stand with Postal Workers” postcards at the 52nd National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta last week.
July 30, 2015
OSHA Slams Postal Service with Five Citations, $16,000 in Fines
After an onsite inspection, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) slammed the Postal Service with five citations for violating safety standards at a post office located in Kent, WA, on July 1. OSHA also im...
July 30, 2015
Happy 50th Birthday, Medicare!
Retirees Director Judy Beard speaking at the rally at the Capitol. At 87 events in 37 states on July 30, unions, seniors, medical professionals and others held special celebrations in honor of Medicare’s 50th birthday. “...