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January 1, 2018
‘Stand Up for Safe Jobs’ Campaign a Priority in St. Paul
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. Most APWU members know first-hand what can happen if proper safety...
January 1, 2018
APWU Fights Changes to PS-Form 3971
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman Happy New Year! I hope this finds you having had a wonderful holid...
January 1, 2018
Welcome to the APWU Health Plan
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Health Plan Director John Marcotte Another Open Season has come and gone, and I would like to welcome our new me...
January 1, 2018
Inaugural Legislative Conference Builds Political, Union & Community Strength
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Sondra Cosgrove, president of the Nevada League of Women Voters, speaking during the general session panel presen...
January 1, 2018
It’s That Time Again
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell Each year, this department seeks to assist local officers in performing the admi...
January 1, 2018
Spousal Survivor Benefits
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor We begin a new year with a subject that has generated numerous questions: Spou...
January 1, 2018
Claim Privacy
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Human Relations Director Sue Carney It is important for employees who have been injured on the job to know thei...
January 1, 2018
Stopping Workplace Harassment
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson Employees have the right to work in an environment free of harassm...
January 1, 2018
As Wildfires Blaze Across California, Postal Workers Stand Together to Get the Job Done
Wildfires burned across California for days. Photo courtesy of Army National Guard/Capt. Will Martin Flickr/CC (This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Deva...
January 1, 2018
Active or Retiree? Play an Important Role in 2018!
This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) San Fernando Valley Area Local Legislative Director and Retiree Yoggi Riley at a Stop Staples protest. By Executive...
January 1, 2018
My Health eVet
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) My Health eVet (MHV) is an award winning, comprehensive website provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...
January 1, 2018
What Has the Union Done for You?
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Organization Director Anna Smith Have you ever found yourself saying, “I haven’t ever used the union,” or “that...
January 1, 2018
Members in Action
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) (L-R) Virgin Islands Area Local President Becky B-Simmonds and clerk Mary Meyers who works at the general post offi...
January 1, 2018
When Workers Turn Out, We Win!
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard We know that when workers are actively engaged in the political pro...
January 1, 2018
A Grand Alliance Takes on New York City Postal Cuts
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) For too many years, in response to pressure from Congress, the Postal Service has slowed mail service, closed commu...
January 1, 2018
Protests Against Job, Service Cuts Continue
Members of the Des Moines Area Local and the Des Moines BMC Local picket in front of the downtown P&DC. (This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) APWU membe...
December 22, 2017
Happy Holidays!
December 22, 2017
Unpopular Tax Bill Passes
On Wednesday Dec. 20, Congress voted to pass a tax bill designed to reward the super wealthy and major corporations with more money. Despite being an unpopular bill opposed by hard-working families across the country, it...
December 20, 2017
Season’s Greetings
December 12, 2017
Clerk Craft Successfully Stops “End of Day” Button
In an award issued December 8, 2017, Das found that the “End of Day” button – a function the Postal Service added into the Retail System Software (RSS) point-of-sale system allowing postmasters to enter and exit the syst...
December 11, 2017
National Dispute Settlement Protects Intervening Party Rights
December 11, 2017
DSI Dispute Settled with Position Upgrade and Payment
December 11, 2017
New Leave Year Begins Jan. 6
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the new leave year begins and ends as indicated below: Begins: PP 02-2018, Jan 6, 2018 Ends: PP 01-2019, Jan 4, 2019
December 7, 2017
Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) Proposes Changes to Ratemaking System
December 1, 2017
U.S. Senate Seems to Have the Votes to Pass their Shameful Tax Plan
Headlines: U.S. Senate Seems to Have the Votes to Pass their Shameful Tax Plan; Alliance Pension Seminar Wraps up Today; Sen. Marco Rubio: GOP will cut Social Security and Medicare; West Virginia and Maryland/DC Alliance...
December 1, 2017
APWU Clashes with Management on New 3971 Language
The Postal Service’s Request for or Notification of Absence (Form 3971) has been amended to include a new section applicable to those going on leave without pay (LWOP) for official union business... This certification is...
November 29, 2017
Senate Tax Bill Punishes Working People
The Senate is set to vote on a disastrous tax bill this week, after their House counterparts passed a tax reform bill earlier this month. Much like the House plan, this bill would punish working families and reward the w...
November 23, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving from APWU!
November 23, 2017
2017 Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period
This year, the December period begins December 2, 2017 (Pay Period 25-17- Week 2) and ends December 29, 2017 (Pay Period 01-18 - Week 1).
November 17, 2017
House of Representatives Votes to Have Seniors Subsidize the Wealthiest 1%
The U.S. House approved a plan to provide tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans and corporations on Thursday by a vote of 227-205. If H.R.1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, becomes law, the deficit will explode by more than...