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September 13, 2016

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VOTE in the APWU Election of National Officers

(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Ballots for the American Postal Workers Union’s 2016 election of national officers were mailed to all eligible APW...

September 13, 2016

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VOTE in the APWU Election of National Officers

(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Ballots for the American Postal Workers Union’s 2016 election of national officers were mailed to all eligible APW...

September 12, 2016

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Stop Staples Campaign Presses On in Western PA

Members of the Western Pennsylvania Postal Solidarity Committee protested in front of a Staples location in New Kensington on Sept. 11. 

September 12, 2016

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Stop Staples Campaign Presses On in Western PA

Members of the Western Pennsylvania Postal Solidarity Committee protested in front of a Staples location in New Kensington on Sept. 11. 

September 9, 2016

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Candidates’ Online Statements Updated

Several candidates for national union office have updated their online statements, in accordance with Article 11.3.c.2 of the APWU Constitution.   To view the statements, click here and follow the log-in instructions for...

September 9, 2016

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Candidates’ Online Statements Updated

Several candidates for national union office have updated their online statements, in accordance with Article 11.3.c.2 of the APWU Constitution.   To view the statements, click here and follow the log-in instructions for...

September 9, 2016

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Vote in Election of National Union Officers

Ballots for the 2016 Election of APWU National Officers will be mailed to members’ homes Saturday, Sept. 10, to Thursday, Sept. 15. All members “in good standing” as of June 24, 2016, will receive a ballot. To be counted...

September 9, 2016

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Vote in Election of National Union Officers

Ballots for the 2016 Election of APWU National Officers will be mailed to members’ homes Saturday, Sept. 10, to Thursday, Sept. 15. All members “in good standing” as of June 24, 2016, will receive a ballot. To be counted...

September 8, 2016

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Keep the Promise: Pass the Bill

APWU officers and staff were among the thousands who stood in solidarity with the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) outside the Capitol on Sept. 8, demanding that Congress “Keep the Promise: Pass the Bill.”

September 8, 2016

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Keep the Promise: Pass the Bill

APWU officers and staff were among the thousands who stood in solidarity with the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) outside the Capitol on Sept. 8, demanding that Congress “Keep the Promise: Pass the Bill.”

September 8, 2016

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Convention Photos Posted Online

Photos from the APWU’s 23rd Biennial National Convention have been uploaded to the union's Flickr account, where members can view and download photos from all convention events.

September 8, 2016

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Convention Photos Posted Online

Photos from the APWU’s 23rd Biennial National Convention have been uploaded to the union's Flickr account, where members can view and download photos from all convention events.

September 7, 2016

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Pittsburgh Metro Area Local Shows Labor Day Spirit

Members of the Pittsburgh Metro Area Local showed union spirit while marching in the city’s Labor Day parade. Participants also spread the message about the Stop Staples campaign. 

September 7, 2016

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Pittsburgh Metro Area Local Shows Labor Day Spirit

Members of the Pittsburgh Metro Area Local showed union spirit while marching in the city’s Labor Day parade. Participants also spread the message about the Stop Staples campaign. 

September 6, 2016

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Saying ‘No’ to Staples on Labor Day

Bay Area Stop Staples activists set up a table at a Teamsters-hosted Labor Day picnic, where many “Don’t Buy Staples” postcards were signed.     

September 6, 2016

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Saying ‘No’ to Staples on Labor Day

Bay Area Stop Staples activists set up a table at a Teamsters-hosted Labor Day picnic, where many “Don’t Buy Staples” postcards were signed.     

September 2, 2016

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MVS Wins Important Ruling on Subcontracting Notification

The APWU won an important arbitration case on Aug. 18, when Arbitrator Shyam Das ruled that the Postal Service violated the Collective Bargaining Agreement by notifying the union of subcontracting awards after they have...

September 2, 2016

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MVS Wins Important Ruling on Subcontracting Notification

The APWU won an important arbitration case on Aug. 18, when Arbitrator Shyam Das ruled that the Postal Service violated the Collective Bargaining Agreement by notifying the union of subcontracting awards after they have...

September 2, 2016

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Willie Nelson Featured in New ‘Grand Alliance’ Video

In a heartwarming two-minute video, Willie Nelson, the iconic musician and founder of Farm Aid, shares his personal connection to the Postal Service and calls on viewers to join A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal...

September 2, 2016

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Willie Nelson Featured in New ‘Grand Alliance’ Video

In a heartwarming two-minute video, Willie Nelson, the iconic musician and founder of Farm Aid, shares his personal connection to the Postal Service and calls on viewers to join A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal...

September 2, 2016

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Attend the APWU POWER Eastern/Northeast Regions Educational Conference

The APWU POWER Eastern/Northeast Regions Educational Conference will take place Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28, 2016. (Participants should plan to arrive at the hotel on Wednesday, October 26. The conference...

September 2, 2016

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Attend the APWU POWER Eastern/Northeast Regions Educational Conference

The APWU POWER Eastern/Northeast Regions Educational Conference will take place Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28, 2016. (Participants should plan to arrive at the hotel on Wednesday, October 26. The conference...

September 2, 2016

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Philadelphia APWU Officers Talk Postal with Sen. Bob Casey

APWU officers discussed postal issues with Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) on Sept. 1, at the Philadelphia BMC’s union hall. Nick Casselli, president of the Philadelphia Area Local; Ken Prinz, MVS NBA, Philadelphia Region; Mike Ga...

September 2, 2016

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Philadelphia APWU Officers Talk Postal with Sen. Bob Casey

APWU officers discussed postal issues with Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) on Sept. 1, at the Philadelphia BMC’s union hall. Nick Casselli, president of the Philadelphia Area Local; Ken Prinz, MVS NBA, Philadelphia Region; Mike Ga...

September 1, 2016

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Give to the Combined Federal Campaign

(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the world’s largest and most successful workplace charity drive, raising mi...

September 1, 2016

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Give to the Combined Federal Campaign

(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the world’s largest and most successful workplace charity drive, raising mi...

September 1, 2016

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Waging the Good Fight!

(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Our union’s National Convention is the highest authority of the APWU. The 2,100 delegates in attendance at our rec...

September 1, 2016

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Waging the Good Fight!

(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Our union’s National Convention is the highest authority of the APWU. The 2,100 delegates in attendance at our rec...

September 1, 2016

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The New Collective Bargaining Agreement

(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of The American Postal Worker Magazine) I hope that you are as excited as I am about our new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Standing up and fighting bac...

September 1, 2016

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The New Collective Bargaining Agreement

(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of The American Postal Worker Magazine) I hope that you are as excited as I am about our new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Standing up and fighting bac...