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October 1, 2010
Deadline Nears in APWU Officers’ Election
Time is running short for members to vote in the APWU National Officers election. Ballots must be returned to and received in the designated post office box on the return envelope by 2 p.m. on Oct. 14. As of Sept. 30, th...
October 1, 2010
Rough Week for USPS Highlights Importance of Bill to Fix Finances
The Postal Service suffered two punishing blows this week: The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) rejected a request for a rate increase, and Congress refused to give the USPS relief from the requirement to pay $5.5 bill...
September 30, 2010
APWU Members Encouraged To Join One Nation March
APWU members are encouraged to attend the event, which will be held on the National Mall in the nation’s capital from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
September 27, 2010
Deadline for Voting Extended
The APWU Election Committee has extended the deadline for voting in the national officers’ election because of reports that a large number of union members have not yet received their ballots. ALSO: A recent guest editor...
September 24, 2010
Deadline Nears in APWU Officers’ Election
Time is running short for union members to vote in the APWU National Officers election.
September 24, 2010
Deadline for Voting in Union Election Extended
The APWU Election Committee has extended the deadline for voting in the national officers’ election because of reports that a large number of union members have not yet received their ballots.
September 22, 2010
Candidate for Southern Region Maintenance NBA Passes Away
We regret to announce the death of Robert “Bob” Jarrell, who was a candidate for Maintenance Division National Business Agent “A” for the Southern Region.
September 21, 2010
APWU to Participate In National Rally for Jobs, Change
On Saturday, Oct. 2, the APWU will join thousands of people in the One Nation March, a rally to strengthen the fight for good jobs and re-commit to change in America.
September 20, 2010
Installation of National Officers
APWU members and guests are invited to attend the Installation of National Officers Dinner-Dance, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington, DC.
September 20, 2010
It’s Your Union – VOTE!
Ballots for the 2010 Election of APWU National Officers were mailed Monday, Sept. 13 to all eligible union members, and must be returned and received in the designated post office box in Washington, DC, by 2 p.m. on Tues...
September 10, 2010
Ballots Mailed in Election of Union Officers
Ballots for the 2010 Election of APWU National Officers are being mailed Monday, Sept. 13, to Wednesday, Sept. 15. To encourage APWU members to participate in this year’s elections, the national union will hold a voter-p...
September 8, 2010
Union Denounces USPS Attempts to ‘Work the Refs’
American Postal Workers Union President William Burrus has denounced efforts by the Postal Service to influence the outcome of contract negotiations by issuing demands in public forums.
September 3, 2010
OSHA Fines USPS For Safety Violations in Binghamton, NY
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined the USPS $8,000 for serious safety hazards at a Binghamton, NY postal facility.
September 1, 2010
Delegates Designate Retention of Federal Health Benefits a ‘Top Priority’
On the fifth and final day of the convention, delegates reaffirmed their commitment to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan (FEHBP) by voting “yes” to a resolution that would make retaining union members’ right to...
September 1, 2010
Contract Negotiations Begin
Negotiations for a new national agreement between the American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service began Sept. 1 in Washington, DC. The current contract expires Nov. 20, 2010.
September 1, 2010
OSHA Fines USPS For Safety Violations at Cincinnati BMC
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined the Postal Service $210,000 for willfully exposing employees to electrical safety hazards at the Cincinnati Bulk Mail Center (BMC).
August 31, 2010
Forty Years Later, The Fight for Safety in the Workplace Goes On
Before passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act in December 1970, millions of Americans risked their lives every time they reported for duty: There were no national safety laws to protect workers. Forty years ag...
August 31, 2010
Labor Day 2010
As Labor Day approaches, we pause to reflect on the contributions unions have made to raising the quality of life for American workers.
August 27, 2010
Union Vows to Escalate Fight To Preserve Postal Service
APWU members vowed to escalate the fight against the Postal Service’s plan to eliminate Saturday mail delivery on the fourth day of the union’s 20th Biennial National Convention, unanimously approving a resolution to eng...
August 27, 2010
OSHA Fines USPS For Safety Violations at Kansas City BMC
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the Postal Service $191,000 in fines for exposing employees to serious and repeat safety hazards at the Bulk Mail Center (BMC) in Kansas City, KS.
August 26, 2010
Thank You, Bill
APWU members and friends celebrated the 53-year career of President William Burrus and his contributions to the union at a tribute dinner Aug. 24. ALSO: Convention Rejects Dues Increase Leaves Intact Procedure for Fillin...
August 25, 2010
Save Saturday Service!
Thousands of APWU members, led by union president William Burrus and the Rev. Jesse Jackson, marched through the streets of downtown Detroit on Tuesday afternoon to Save Saturday Service and rally for good jobs. ALSO: Cl...
August 24, 2010
‘Our Union is Alive and Strong’
APWU President William Burrus told delegates to the 20th Biennial National Convention that the union is “alive and strong.” ALSO: Delegates to the APWU National Convention got down to business on the meeting’s opening da...
August 21, 2010
OSHA Fines USPS For Safety Violations in Portsmouth, NH
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) slammed the Postal Service with $350,000 in fines for exposing employees to electrical safety hazards at the Portsmouth, NH Processing and Distribution Center (P...
August 19, 2010
OSHA Fines USPS For Safety Violations in Dayton, OH
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined the USPS $225,000 for willfully exposing employees to electrical hazards at the Dayton, OH mail processing center.
August 16, 2010
APWU Urges Members to Boycott “Voice of the Employee” Surveys
The APWU is asking union members to boycott USPS “Voice of the Employee” surveys in order to prevent management from manipulating the results to undercut the union during upcoming contract negotiations.
August 13, 2010
Burrus: “Postal Workers Will Not Settle for Less”
“America wants to keep Saturday delivery, and we will beat back this proposal to lock the mailbox on Saturday,” APWU President William Burrus told delegates to the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) biennial...
August 13, 2010
Burrus: “Postal Workers Will Not Settle for Less”
“America wants to keep Saturday delivery, and we will beat back this proposal to lock the mailbox on Saturday,” APWU President William Burrus told delegates to the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) biennial...
August 12, 2010
Safety and Health Resource Kit Now Online
(08/10/10) The APWU Safety and Health Resource Kit has been updated and posted on the APWU Web site. The kit is a resource designed to assist APWU officers, stewards and safety reps.
August 9, 2010
Support Crucial Postal Bills
The union is asking APWU members to give their U.S. representatives an important “welcome home” message during Congress’ August recess: Support H.R. 5746, a bill to restore financial stability to the Postal Service.