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April 25, 2013
Postal Service Protection Act Gains Support in Congress
Legislation to restore financial health to the U.S. Postal Service has gained more support in Congress, thanks in large part to the efforts of APWU members who have contacted lawmakers.
April 23, 2013
Ricin Suspect Released, New ‘Alleged’ Incident Reported
The suspect in the ricin case was released on April 23, and the Justice Department is moving to drop charges against him, according to published reports. Paul Kevin Curtis was charged on April 17 with sending tainted let...
April 23, 2013
Workers Memorial Day
Every year on April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have been injured or killed on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections.
April 19, 2013
House Rejects Bill to Fire Postal, Federal Employees Who Owe Federal Taxes
The House rejected a bill on April 15 that would have cost postal and federal employees their jobs if they fell behind in their taxes. Voting against the measure were 152 Democrats and 7 Republicans; 215 Republicans and...
April 19, 2013
Boston Marathon Attack Touches APWU Family
The Boston Marathon bombing has touched the APWU family
April 18, 2013
Ricin Confirmed, But No Reports of Symptoms
Postal managers gave employees Stand-Up Safety Talks on April 18, notifying workers that the FBI has confirmed the presence of ricin on two letters that passed through USPS mail-processing facilities in Memphis TN and Wa...
April 17, 2013
America Needs Real Postal Reform NOW!
“Our fight is at a critical juncture,” APWU President Cliff Guffey is telling union members.
April 17, 2013
Union ‘Eagerly Awaiting’ Results Of Follow-Up Tests on Tainted Letters
The union is eagerly awaiting the results of follow-up tests on letters that indicated the presence of ricin, APWU Eastern Region Coordinator Mike Gallagher said on April 17 after a teleconference with postal officials f...
April 17, 2013
Ricin Update
Postal officials have assured APWU President Cliff Guffey that they will update union officials today, April 17, about incidents involving mail that tested positive for ricin, a deadly poison, in preliminary tests on Apr...
April 17, 2013
APWU Learns of Ricin Incident Through Media Reports
April 15, 2013
APWU Honors the Achievements Of Older Americans
In recognition of the achievements of our retirees and older union members, the APWU will celebrate Older Americans Month in May. The union is encouraging all APWU state and local affiliates to recognize the countless co...
April 11, 2013
‘Congress is Killing the Postal Service’
“Congress is killing the Postal Service,” President Cliff Guffey declared on April 10. “Its failure to act is pushing the Postal Service to the brink of bankruptcy and threatens to destroy the institution,” he said.
April 4, 2013
Florida Retirees Meet
Fifty-two retirees attended the Florida State Retiree Meeting today, held in conjunction with the Florida Spring Seminar in Jacksonville, Florida. President of the Florida State Retiree Chapter, Dave Bernstein, introduce...
April 1, 2013
Union to Keep Unoccupied Officer Positions Vacant
The National Executive Council has taken the first steps toward reducing the number of national union officers by voting to keep vacant four soon-to-be unoccupied positions.
April 1, 2013
Enforcing the Award
The 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement and a ruling of Arbitrator Shyam Das impose strict limits on the amount of bargaining unit work postmasters and supervisors may perform.
March 30, 2013
Union Wins Huge Arbitration For Clerks in Small Offices
The union won a major arbitration victory on March 29, when Arbitrator Shyam Das issued a long-awaited decision that will affect Clerk Craft jobs in small post offices. The ruling settles a long-simmering dispute about t...
March 25, 2013
e-Team Report, March 25, 2013
APWU Members Advocate for Postal Legislation
March 23, 2013
e-Team Report, March 28, 2013
APWU Denounces Plans to Speed up 53 Plant Closings Postal Service Protection Act APWU Membership by Congressional District Preserving the Post Office is Congress’ Legal Duty
March 21, 2013
Union, Management Reach Agreement On Non-Traditional Jobs in Finance, Bulk Mail Units
The APWU recently reached an agreement with the Postal Service regarding Non-Traditional Full-Time (NTFT) duty assignments in finance functional areas (Function 5) and bulk mail units (Function 7).
March 21, 2013
Postal Service Protection Act Gains Co-sponsors
Legislation to restore financial health to the U.S. Postal Service has begun to attract widespread support in Congress, thanks in large part to the efforts of APWU members.
March 20, 2013
Union Fights USPS Abuse of PSEs in Small Offices
“The Postal Service is abusing Postal Support Employees in small offices and systematically violating contractual restrictions governing PSEs, Clerk Craft Director Rob Strunk has declared. “And we intend to do something...
March 19, 2013
PTF Hub Clerk Volunteers Will Receive Pay for Travel, Mileage
The APWU and USPS agreed on March 13, 2013, that Part-Time Flexible (PTF) Hub Clerks who volunteer to work in offices other that their home office are entitled to travel pay and/or mileage expenses. The agreement is in a...
March 18, 2013
Updated APWU Constitution Posted
The updated APWU Constitution & Bylaws has been posted. The new constitution includes changes adopted by delegates to the union’s National Convention in August 2012.
March 18, 2013
APWU Withdraws Subcontracting Lawsuit
The APWU has withdrawn a lawsuit aimed at stopping the Postal Service from subcontracting all Postal Vehicle Service routes in California until after the union’s grievance on the matter could be heard in arbitration. In...
March 18, 2013
2012 Convention Transcript Now Available
An official transcript of the proceedings from the APWU’s 21st Biennial National Convention is now available to union members on www.apwu.org.
March 13, 2013
PSEs Have Rights When Issued Discipline
The APWU and USPS have reached an agreement that clarifies the rights of Postal Support Employees (PSEs) when discipline is issued, Director of Industrial Relations Mike Morris has announced. In accordance with the Colle...
March 11, 2013
Rep. Lynch Introduces Postal Stabilization Act
Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA) introduced the Postal Service Stabilization Act (H.R. 961) on March 5, a measure that would enhance the financial viability of the USPS. The bill would require the Office of Personnel Management...
March 11, 2013
Union Urges Lawmakers To Support Postal Service Protection Act
Local officers who attended the recent APWU National Presidents Conference in Washington, DC made the rounds on Capitol Hill March 4 to build support for the Postal Service Protection Act (S. 316/H.R. 630).
March 8, 2013
OSHA Cites Maine, Michigan Facilities For Unsafe Working Conditions
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a citation to the Postal Service for unsafe working conditions at its Scarborough ME facility and fined the agency $27,500 on Feb. 1.
March 7, 2013
Landmark Arbitration Award Reshapes California PVS Subcontracting
In one of the first decisions interpreting the 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Arbitrator Stephen B. Goldberg ruled on March 4 that the USPS decision to subcontract Postal Vehicle Service work throughout Calif...