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November 29, 2006
Talks Continue, But Union Instructs Lawyers to Prepare for Arbitration
Although a voluntary agreement is still possible, APWU President William Burrus has instructed the union’s attorneys to make initial preparations for arbitration. In a telephone message to union members on Nov. 29, the u...
November 21, 2006
As Deadline Passes, Parties Agree to Continue Talks
APWU President William Burrus has told union members that progress toward an agreement had been made, but that “important issues remain that have not been finalized.” The parties will continue discussions on Nov. 21. “Th...
November 21, 2006
Contract Talks to Resume After Thanksgiving Weekend
APWU has proposed bold steps to address important issues for postal employees, union President William Burrus told APWU members in a telephone message. “Because we are attempting to break new ground, the final pieces of...
November 20, 2006
APWU Wins Major Maintenance Arbitration Case
The APWU won a major victory last week when Arbitrator Shyam Das sustained a grievance protesting USPS custodial staffing policies. “This landmark award will help the APWU protect the custodial workforce,” said Maintenan...
November 19, 2006
Burrus: Contract Agreement ‘Possible’
In a telephone message on the eve of the expiration of the contract, APWU President William Burrus told union members that although final agreement is beyond reach at this time, "I am convinced that agreement is possible...
November 17, 2006
Contract Deadline Looms
Although he characterized the pace of talks as “agonizingly slow,” APWU President William Burrus noted in a Nov. 17 telephone message that negotiations over a national agreement have almost always gone to the final hours...
November 15, 2006
Talks Continue at Discouraging Pace
In a telephone message Nov. 15, APWU President William Burrus told union members that wages and health benefit premiums continue to dominate contract talks. “Overall,” he said, negotiations are “continuing at a pace that...
November 13, 2006
An Opportunity to Do Better
The overwhelming wave of victories by Democrats on Nov. 7 presents an opportunity for the U.S. Congress to do a better job of representing the interests of American workers and their families, said APWU Legislative Direc...
November 13, 2006
Burrus: Little Progress Made on Union’s Priorities
APWU President William Burrus updated union members about the status of contract negotiations in a recorded telephone message Nov. 13, telling them little progress has been made on the union’s priorities. The union is fu...
November 13, 2006
Union Announces Negotiations Hotline
The APWU has established a Negotiations Hotline, which will help union members stay abreast of late-breaking developments regarding bargaining. The toll-free number is 800-992-APWU (or 800-992-2798). Union President Will...
November 9, 2006
Portland APWU Rains on Potter’s Parade
Union members braved rain and cold to protest management's staffing plan for the new mail processing center in Scarborough, ME. When the Postal Service announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 2 to celebrate the grand o...
November 9, 2006
Union Headquarters Celebrates ‘Great Day for Democracy’
Standing beneath a sign reading, “The People Won,” APWU President William Burrus saluted union members who worked to help elect “forward-thinking” candidates on Election Day 2006. “This is a great day for democracy, a gr...
November 6, 2006
Union Presents Economic Demands; Assails ‘Lack of Progress’ in Talks
After offering a blunt assessment of the first two months of negotiations, APWU President William Burrus presented the USPS with economic proposals on Nov. 6, calling for raises and upgrades that are commensurate with un...
November 1, 2006
‘Get Out the Vote!’
“The Nov. 7 election gives us the best chance in many years to elect a pro-worker Congress,” APWU President William Burrus has said, “and I urge every union member to take advantage of this important opportunity and vote...
October 31, 2006
A Checkered Past
Offering a range of “private investigative” services, the Pinkerton Detective Agency was founded in 1850 and at first specialized in train robberies: the protection of railroad property. By the late 1860s, however, Pinke...
October 26, 2006
Thousands of Postal Workers Protest Ill-Conceived USPS Plans
In a nationwide day of picketing Oct. 26, APWU locals across the country protested Postal Service policies that put the demands of corporate advertising mailers ahead of the needs of individual postal customers and small...
October 25, 2006
APWU Locals Prepare for Nationwide Day of Picketing
Momentum has been building for the APWU nationwide day of picketing to be held Thursday, Oct. 26, at locations across the country. Delegates at the 18th Biennial APWU Convention in Philadelphia adopted a resolution to co...
October 23, 2006
OIG Report Criticizes Pasadena Consolidation
A report by the USPS Office of the Inspector General concluded that the cost savings projected by the Postal Service for the consolidation of a California mail processing facility “may be significantly overstated, and th...
October 20, 2006
Victims Remembered, Workers Honored On Fifth Anniversary of Anthrax Attacks
Two APWU members who died after being exposed to bacteria-laced mail were remembered during ceremonies Oct. 19 commemorating the fifth anniversary of the attacks. The memorial was held at a church near the Washington, DC...
October 19, 2006
On Your Health Coverage – Just Cut Costs
October 18, 2006
Contract Talks Update
Contract negotiations continued Oct. 18, with the USPS asking questions about the APWU’s non-economic proposals. Discussion focused on employee reassignments, jurisdictional disputes, and the rights of employees in small...
October 17, 2006
Pat Davis-Weeks Appointed NBA
Pat Davis-Weeks has been appointed to fill the National Business Agent (B) position in the Atlanta Region, effective Oct. 16. The APWU Clerk Division Council unanimously approved the appointment at a meeting Oct. 12, whi...
October 10, 2006
Sullivan Approved as Southern Region Coordinator
The APWU National Executive Board unanimously approved the appointment of William Sullivan as Southern Region Coordinator at a meeting Oct. 10 that was conducted via telephone. Union President William Burrus had selected...
October 5, 2006
Day of Picketing to Expose Ill-Advised Consolidation Plans
In accordance with a resolution adopted by delegates to the union’s 18th Biennial Convention, the APWU National Executive Board has selected Oct. 26 for a nationwide day of picketing to protest ill-advised postal consoli...
October 4, 2006
Negotiations Update
Management representatives painted a bleak picture of USPS finances during contract talks held Oct. 3, and, to no one’s surprise, concluded that “cost containment is the only answer.” Labor expenses are the “key drivers...
October 4, 2006
Negotiations Update
Management representatives painted a bleak picture of USPS finances during contract talks held Oct. 3, and, to no one’s surprise, concluded that “cost containment is the only answer.” Labor expenses are the “key drivers...
September 28, 2006
Union Sets Oct. 26 For Nationwide Day of Picketing
In accordance with a resolution adopted by delegates to the union’s 18th Biennial Convention, the APWU National Executive Board has selected Oct. 26 for a nationwide day of picketing to protest ill-advised postal consoli...
September 28, 2006
Union Sets Oct. 26 For Nationwide Day of Picketing
In accordance with a resolution adopted by delegates to the union’s 18th Biennial Convention, the APWU National Executive Board has selected Oct. 26 for a nationwide day of picketing to protest ill-advised postal consoli...
September 23, 2006
Negotiations Update
Contract talks between the USPS and the APWU continued Sept. 14, 15, 21, and 22, with the union presenting non-economic issues for discussion. Topics included protecting craft work, safety and health concerns, travel iss...
September 23, 2006
Negotiations Update
Contract talks between the USPS and the APWU continued Sept. 14, 15, 21, and 22, with the union presenting non-economic issues for discussion. Topics included protecting craft work, safety and health concerns, travel iss...