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November 3, 2010
APWU Must Fight for Our Future In Wake of Tough Congressional Elections
Elections have consequences.
November 3, 2010
APWU President Refutes Unrealistic View of the USPS
APWU President William Burrus has again refuted claims about the Postal Service’s financial condition, rebutting a column that appeared recently in an Akron (OH) Beacon Journal column, "Post Office Bleeds Dollars."
November 1, 2010
The Road to Good Health
For the 2011 Open Season, the road to good health starts with the APWU Health Plan.
October 31, 2010
1913 Silk Strike United Diverse Workforce
A 1913 strike among silk industry workers in Paterson, NJ proved that laborers could stand up to the factory bosses who exploited them. The strike united men and women, immigrant and native-born, and skilled and unskille...
October 28, 2010
And the Winners Are…
President William Burrus has announced the winners of the union’s Voter Participation Contest, which encouraged members to vote in the election of APWU national officers.
October 28, 2010
APWU Encourages Members To Support the United Way
Union leaders are urging APWU members to support the United Way by volunteering at one of its local agencies or by making donations at work during this year’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).
October 26, 2010
Burrus Shocked, Disappointed By Retirement of PMG Potter
Responding to news of the retirement of Postmaster General John E. Potter, APWU President William Burrus issued the following statement.
October 26, 2010
Installation of National Officers
The deadline for purchasing tickets for the Installation of Officers has been extended to Monday, Nov. 1, 2010.
October 21, 2010
APWU Election Results Certified
Official results for the APWU Election of National Officers have been tabulated by the American Arbitration Association and were certified by the APWU Election Committee on Oct. 20.
October 20, 2010
Notion that USPS Can’t Afford Unions Is a Cheap Shot at Workers
APWU President William Burrus has again refuted assertions about the financial condition of the Postal Service that appeared in a recent column in The Daily Caller: "The Postal Service Can't Afford Unions".
October 19, 2010
Q & A Center Now Available for Retirees
Retirement decisions are among the most important — and daunting — that members can make. Now, navigating the paperwork and understanding retirement plans is easier, thanks to the APWU Q & A Center.
October 19, 2010
Second Early Out Payment Scheduled for Oct. 29
Former postal employees who retired or separated from the Postal Service in 2009 as part of the negotiated Early Out Incentive agreement are entitled to receive an additional $5,000, tentatively scheduled for Oct. 29, 20...
October 19, 2010
Two Postal Employees Found Shot to Death at TN Postal Facility
Two postal employees who were found shot to death in a post office in Henning, TN on Oct. 18 have been identified: Paula Robinson, 33, was a clerk, and Judy Spray, 58, was a rural carrier associate.
October 18, 2010
OSHA Fines USPS For Safety Violations in Columbus, OH
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined the USPS $210,000 for willfully exposing employees to electrical safety hazards at the Columbus, OH Processing and Distribution Center (P...
October 18, 2010
Two Postal Employees Found Shot to Death at TN Postal Facility
The APWU has been informed by USPS headquarters that two postal employees were found shot to death at a postal facility in Henning, TN, on Oct. 18.
October 15, 2010
APWU Election: Ballot Count Underway
Votes in the APWU election of national officers are being tabulated by the American Arbitration Association, under the supervision of the Election Committee, at a Washington DC hotel.
October 15, 2010
APWU Offers DVDs Honoring President Burrus
To honor APWU President William Burrus for his many years of service, union members are invited to purchase commemorative DVDs celebrating Burrus’ 53-year postal career.
October 15, 2010
Guffey Elected President, Bell Wins as VP
In balloting that ended Oct. 14, Cliff Guffey was elected the new president of the American Postal Workers Union, receiving 69 percent of the votes in a three-way race. ALSO: Installation of National Officers
October 15, 2010
OSHA Fines USPS For Safety Violations in West Virginia
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined the USPS $212,500 for willfully exposing employees to electrical safety hazards at the Huntington, WV Processing and Distribution Facility (P...
October 14, 2010
APWU Election Ballot Count
The APWU Election Committee collected ballots for the 2010 National Officers Election from the designated post office box at 2 p.m. on Oct. 14 and transported them to the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Washington, DC,...
October 13, 2010
APWU Sets the Facts Straight on the USPS
APWU President William Burrus has ridiculed assertions about the Postal Service that appeared in a recent column in the E-Commerce Times: “There were so many misstatements in your article,” Burrus wrote [PDF], “I hardly...
October 12, 2010
2010 Convention Transcript Now Available
An official transcript of the proceedings from the APWU’s 20th Biennial National Convention is now available to union members on www.apwu.org.
October 12, 2010
APWU Officers Election: Ballots Due Oct. 14
With just two days remaining before the APWU election of national officers ends, members are reminded to cast their ballots to determine who will lead the union for the next three years.
October 6, 2010
Deadline to Request Replacement Ballots is Oct. 7
October 6, 2010
IRS Alert: Locals Must File IRS 990 Reports by Oct. 15
APWU locals and affiliated organizations may be in danger of losing their tax exempt status if they fail to file 990, 990-N, or 990 EZ reports for 2007, 2008, and 2009 by Oct. 15, the Internal Revenue Service has announc...
October 4, 2010
APWU Members March For Good Jobs, Change in America
APWU members, officers, and staff convened in the nation’s capital on Saturday, Oct. 2 for the One Nation March, a demonstration to strengthen the fight for good jobs and economic justice.
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...