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June 30, 2016
Last Day for PSEs to Sign Up for Health Benefits
Postal Support Employees (PSEs) represented by the APWU have until June 30, 2016, to enroll in health insurance through the USPS Health Benefits (USPSHB) Plan. Coverage will be effective on July 9, 2016.
June 30, 2016
With Help from Women’s Movement, Canadian Postal Workers Score Big Win for Families
A little solidarity can go a long way. Thirty-five years ago, Canadian postal workers launched a 42-day strike for paid maternity leave – and won. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) was the first federal union i...
June 30, 2016
Union Plus Offers Help for Survivors of West Virginia Floods
If you are a union member who participates in certain Union Plus programs and have been affected by the recent deadly floods and mudslides that struck West Virginia, you may be eligible for financial assistance. Unpreced...
June 30, 2016
Contract Arbitration Decision Expected Soon
The APWU expects a decision from Arbitrator Stephen B. Goldberg by mid-July, reports President Mark Dimondstein.
June 30, 2016
Last Day for PSEs to Sign Up for Health Benefits
Postal Support Employees (PSEs) represented by the APWU have until June 30, 2016, to enroll in health insurance through the USPS Health Benefits (USPSHB) Plan. Coverage will be effective on July 9, 2016.
June 27, 2016
Fed Up with Understaffing, Saint Louis Local Pickets Post Office
Members of the St. Louis Gateway Area Local protest understaffing of sorting machines. Fed up with chronic understaffing of mail sorting machines, nearly 100 members of the Saint Louis Gateway Area Local and their allie...
June 27, 2016
San Francisco Stop Staples Teams Up with Living Wage Coalition
Members of the Stop Staples team joined forces with the Living Wage Coalition on June 24, handing out flyers and brochures in front of a Staples location in South San Francisco.
June 27, 2016
New Jersey’s ‘Leader of the Year’
Northeast Region Coordinator John Dirzius was honored as the Leader of the Year on June 21 by the New Jersey Postal Workers Union at the state’s convention.
June 27, 2016
Fed Up with Understaffing, Saint Louis Local Pickets Post Office
Members of the St. Louis Gateway Area Local protest understaffing of sorting machines. Fed up with chronic understaffing of mail sorting machines, nearly 100 members of the Saint Louis Gateway Area Local and their allie...
June 27, 2016
‘Stop Staples’ Keeps The Pressure On The Company In Pittsburgh, PA
Members of the Stop Staples team kept the heat on the company outside their location in Blawnox, PA on June 26.
June 27, 2016
San Francisco Stop Staples Teams Up with Living Wage Coalition
Members of the Stop Staples team joined forces with the Living Wage Coalition on June 24, handing out flyers and brochures in front of a Staples location in South San Francisco.
June 27, 2016
New Jersey’s ‘Leader of the Year’
Northeast Region Coordinator John Dirzius was honored as the Leader of the Year on June 21 by the New Jersey Postal Workers Union at the state’s convention.
June 24, 2016
NLRB Orders USPS to Release More Info on Staples Deal
In a major ruling in favor of the APWU issued on June 15, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ordered the Postal Service to immediately provide the APWU uncensored copies of documents about the pilot program that e...
June 24, 2016
Ballot Placement Set for Election Of APWU National Officers
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell has certified the union members listed below as candidates for national union office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution.
June 24, 2016
NLRB Orders USPS to Release More Info on Staples Deal
In a major ruling in favor of the APWU issued on June 15, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ordered the Postal Service to immediately provide the APWU uncensored copies of documents about the pilot program that e...
June 24, 2016
Ballot Placement Set for Election Of APWU National Officers
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell has certified the union members listed below as candidates for national union office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution.
June 22, 2016
Finally, APWU Gets Official Copy of MS-1 Handbook
The Postal Service finally provided the APWU with an official version of the new MS-1 Handbook on June 21, Maintenance Craft Director Steve Raymer has announced. It is now effective.
June 22, 2016
APWU Urges Obama to Veto Bill that Would Weaken Truck Safety
The APWU is urging President Obama to veto an appropriations bill if it comes to his desk with a provision that would weaken truck safety regulations. As it is currently written, the appropriations bill for the Departmen...
June 22, 2016
Finally, APWU Gets Official Copy of MS-1 Handbook
The Postal Service finally provided the APWU with an official version of the new MS-1 Handbook on June 21, Maintenance Craft Director Steve Raymer has announced. It is now effective.
June 22, 2016
APWU Urges Obama to Veto Bill that Would Weaken Truck Safety
The APWU is urging President Obama to veto an appropriations bill if it comes to his desk with a provision that would weaken truck safety regulations. As it is currently written, the appropriations bill for the Departmen...
June 20, 2016
San Leandro Keeps the Pressure on to Stop Staples
Stop Staples activists protest in front of a location in San Leandro, CA, on June 18.
June 20, 2016
San Leandro Keeps the Pressure on to Stop Staples
Stop Staples activists protest in front of a location in San Leandro, CA, on June 18.
June 17, 2016
‘Graduates’ Complete Union Administration Training
The “graduating class” of the APWU’s Union Administration Training, with Research and Education Director Joyce Robinson (center). From May 23-27, local and state presidents, executive vice presidents and secretary-treasu...
June 17, 2016
‘Graduates’ Complete Union Administration Training
The “graduating class” of the APWU’s Union Administration Training, with Research and Education Director Joyce Robinson (center). From May 23-27, local and state presidents, executive vice presidents and secretary-treasu...
June 16, 2016
House Committee Releases Draft Postal Bill
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released a “discussion draft” of a postal bill on June 15. “Any comprehensive postal legislation is critically important to our members,” said APWU President Mark Di...
June 16, 2016
House Committee Releases Draft Postal Bill
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released a “discussion draft” of a postal bill on June 15. “Any comprehensive postal legislation is critically important to our members,” said APWU President Mark Di...
June 15, 2016
Candidates Nominated for APWU Election of National Officers
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell has announced that the following union members have been certified as candidates for election to national office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution and Bylaws.
June 15, 2016
Joining the APWU – Form 1187
Postal workers who wish to join the APWU must complete Form 1187 (Authorization for Deduction of Dues). The local union and the new member should retain a copy of the completed 1187 for their records. The e-mail address...
June 15, 2016
Candidates Nominated for APWU Election of National Officers
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell has announced that the following union members have been certified as candidates for election to national office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution and Bylaws.
June 15, 2016
Joining the APWU – Form 1187
Postal workers who wish to join the APWU must complete Form 1187 (Authorization for Deduction of Dues). The local union and the new member should retain a copy of the completed 1187 for their records. The e-mail address...