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May 14, 2013
Guffey Addresses Alliance for Retired Americans
APWU President Cliff Guffey asked leaders of the Alliance for Retired Americans to encourage members of Congress to support the Postal Service Protection Act (S. 316 in the Senate and H.R. 630 in the House) when they met...
May 13, 2013
Legislative Director Myke Reid Retires, Gary Kloepfer Takes Legislative Reins
Myke Reid retired effective May 13, ending an illustrious career as the APWU’s Legislative and Political Director
May 7, 2013
War in Afghanistan Takes the Life of Son of APWU Member
The War in Afghanistan touched the APWU family on April 27, when Capt. Reid K. Nishizuka, 30, was killed in a plane crash near the Kandahar Airfield. Capt. Nishizuka, of Kailua, HI, was the son of Norene Nishizuka, who i...
May 6, 2013
Save the Postal Service!
The APWU is asking union members and supporters to sign an online petition urging the White House to Save the Postal Service and Save American Jobs by supporting the Postal Service Protection Act (H.R. 630 in the House a...
May 2, 2013
Eight More U.S. Reps. Co-sponsor Postal Service Protection Act
In the past week, eight more members of the U.S. House of Representatives became co-sponsors of the Postal Service Protection Act (H.R. 630), a bill that would help solve the USPS financial crisis without hurting workers...
May 1, 2013
APWU Website ‘De-Links’ Local Websites During Union Election Period
May 1, 2013
New Computer Program Will Help Win Good Jobs
A new APWU computer program that tracks employees’ work hours will help local unions fight for jobs with better schedules, address excessing issues and retreat rights, and identify part-time flexible hours that justify f...
May 1, 2013
Union Challenges POStPlan, Demands Jobs
The APWU challenged management’s “POStPlan” at an arbitration hearing that began on May 1. The union charged that the plan, which resulted in a drastic reduction in the hours of operation at thousands of post offices, al...
April 30, 2013
‘Dust Bowl Troubadour’ Sang for Unions, Justice
For more than a century, labor musicians have lifted spirits and helped build solidarity on union picket lines. But most Americans seldom heard labor’s voice — until one prolific entertainer helped popularize songs about...
April 28, 2013
MVS Director Pritchard to Retire; Foster to Become Craft Director
Bob Pritchard has announced he will retire May 10, ending a run of more than 17 years as director of the Motor Vehicle Craft.
April 26, 2013
Sign the Petition to Save the Postal Service
The APWU is asking union members and supporters to sign an online petition urging the White House to Save the Postal Service and Save American Jobs by supporting the Postal Service Protection Act (H.R. 630 in the House /...
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
Boston Marathon Attack Touches APWU Family
The Boston Marathon bombing has touched the APWU family
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 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
APWU Learns of Ricin Incident Through Media Reports
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
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 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
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.
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.
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
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.