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July 1, 2016

480-481 Local Takes Stand Against Hostile Work Environment

APWU members at the Metroplex Mail Processing and Distribution Center in suburban Detroit are taking a stand against an extremely hostile work environment.

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July 1, 2016

480-481 Local Takes Stand Against Hostile Work Environment

APWU members at the Metroplex Mail Processing and Distribution Center in suburban Detroit are taking a stand against an extremely hostile work environment.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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. 

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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. 

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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.          

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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.          

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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...

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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...

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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...