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November 12, 2021

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USPS 10-Year Plan Service Standard Changes Go into Effect

(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The United States Postal Service implemented signi...

November 12, 2021

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The New Medicare Advantage Plan is a “Home Run!”

(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  Recently, we spoke with former State of Maryland...

November 12, 2021

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Negotiations with the USPS Continue

(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The Collective Bargaining Agreement (union contrac...

November 12, 2021

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Virtual Union Conferences a Success

(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) From September 26 to October 1, APWU members met o...

November 12, 2021

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The New Medicare Advantage Plan is a “Home Run!”

(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  Recently, we spoke with former State of Maryland...

November 8, 2021

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President Dimondstein Speaks in Support of Brazilian Postal Workers at UNI Americas Event

On October 25, President Dimondstein spoke at a UNI Americas event in support of Brazilian postal workers and their efforts to keep the country’s post...

November 4, 2021

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COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Standard

In September, President Biden issued a directive to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard...

October 27, 2021

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20th-Year Remembrance Event for Postal Workers Killed in Anthrax Attacks

On October 21, the United States Postal Service and the Nation’s Capital Southern MD Area Local (NCSMAL) held a remembrance event for the two postal w...

October 26, 2021

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Kenneth Lester Appointed As Maintenance Division NBA

In accordance with Article 21 of the American Postal Workers Union Constitution & Bylaws, Kenneth Lester has been appointed to serve as Maintenance Di...

October 7, 2021

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Bulk Mail Tech and Mailing Requirements Clerk MOU Extended Again

The original April 3, 2020 MOU, Re: Bulk Mail Tech and Mailing Requirements Clerk Position Qualification, was extended by the parties on February 9, 2...

October 7, 2021

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Additional Extension of April 3, 2020 MOU, Re: Bulk Mail Tech and Mailing Requirements Clerk Position Qualification, Agreed to by APWU & USPS

By agreement between the parties on December 29, 2021, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Re: Bulk Mail Tech and Mailing Requirements Clerk Positi...

October 1, 2021

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Latest COVID MOUs and Liberal Leave Policy Extensions until Dec. 31

President Dimondstein signed extensions on the COVID MOUs late last night (September 30), through December 31, 2021. The liberal leave policy has also...

September 30, 2021

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Statement on USPS Service Standard Changes

“The people deserve the prompt, reliable and efficient mail service promised under the law,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “Postal workers are...

September 27, 2021

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Jason Treier to Serve as Maintenance Division Assistant Director

“Brother Jason is already a member of 2021 National Maintenance Negotiation Team,” Said Director Balogun. “I look forward to working with him at the h...

September 24, 2021

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Das Issues Remedy Award on PM End of Day Button Case

On December 8, 2017, Arbitrator Shyam Das found that the Postal Service was in violation of the parties’ Article 1.6.B Global Settlement Remedy Agreem...

September 23, 2021

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Nabisco Workers Win Strong New Contract Following Month-Long Strike

On September 15, the Bakers, Confectioners, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) announced a new tentative agreement with Nab...

September 21, 2021

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Negotiations Update: APWU and USPS “Stop the Clock” to Continue Bargaining for a New Contract

The collective bargaining agreement (union contract) between the American Postal Workers Union and the United States Postal Service covers the wages,...

September 10, 2021

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Vaccination Mandates by President Biden

Until this emergency rule is developed, the APWU will not know if it applies to Postal Service employees. Once the emergency rule is released it will...

September 3, 2021

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Democracy: Of, By and For the People

(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The word democracy comes from Greek and translates...

September 2, 2021

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Solidarity and Support to Victims of Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida, a Category 4 hurricane, touched down this past weekend, resulting in intense flooding & damage. On Aug. 30, President Biden approved a...

September 1, 2021

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Contract Update: Union & Management “Locking Down” Ahead of September 20 Expiration

Beginning September 7, the National Negotiations Committee (NNC) will lock down with postal management for a week of intense contract negotiations as...

September 1, 2021

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Retirees Online Applications for Holiday Temp Jobs Due Sept. 6, 2021

Time is running short for APWU retirees who are interested in temporary work as: Annuitant Holiday Clerk Assistant (HCA) Annuitant Holiday Transportat...

August 27, 2021

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September 2 is ‘National Gear Day’!

With our contract expiring September 20, negotiations are in full swing! Show your support for APWU – Our Union, Our Contract, Our Future by wearing y...

August 27, 2021

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Alliance to Postal Governors: Stop the Slowdown

(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Since its creation, members of A Grand Alliance to...

August 27, 2021

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New Report Proves How Unions Raise the Bar for All Workers

(This article first appeared in the September-October 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) In April, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI)...

August 27, 2021

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APWU Union Communicators Gather Online

(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On August 4-5, members of the APWU National Postal...

August 27, 2021

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APWU, NALC and UAW Request Postal Board of Governors Respect the Right to Organize

(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On August 4, the APWU, National Association of Let...

August 27, 2021

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2021 APWU Scholarship Winners

(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The APWU proudly presents the winners of three sch...

August 27, 2021

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OSHA Releases New COVID-19 Guidance to Protect Workers

(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On August 13, The Occupational Safety and Health A...