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NLRB Orders USPS to Release More Info on Staples Deal's image

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...

NLRB Orders USPS to Release More Info on Staples Deal's image

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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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June 14, 2016

The U.S. Mail is Not for Sale!

Approximately 50 Stop Staples protesters greeted shareholders outside the company’s annual meeting in Natick, MA, on June 14, waving banners and chanting, “The U.S. mail is not for sale!”

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June 14, 2016

The U.S. Mail is Not for Sale!

Approximately 50 Stop Staples protesters greeted shareholders outside the company’s annual meeting in Natick, MA, on June 14, waving banners and chanting, “The U.S. mail is not for sale!”

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June 14, 2016

Want to Run the World? Show Up, Register to Vote!

It’s been said that the world is run by those who show up. With that in mind, the APWU is launching a voter registration drive among union members.

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June 14, 2016

Want to Run the World? Show Up, Register to Vote!

It’s been said that the world is run by those who show up. With that in mind, the APWU is launching a voter registration drive among union members.

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June 13, 2016

Check It Out: Updated Brochure

The APWU has updated a brochure that dispels common misconceptions about the Postal Service.     The brochure, Our U.S. Postal Service is Under Attack, tells union members and the public the truth about the Postal Servic...

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June 13, 2016

Check It Out: Updated Brochure

The APWU has updated a brochure that dispels common misconceptions about the Postal Service.     The brochure, Our U.S. Postal Service is Under Attack, tells union members and the public the truth about the Postal Servic...

At DNC Platform Committee, Dimondstein Offers Spirited Defense of Public Postal Service's image

June 10, 2016

At DNC Platform Committee, Dimondstein Offers Spirited Defense of Public Postal Service

APWU President Mark Dimondstein addressed the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Platform Committee on June 9, where he gave an impassioned defense of the public Postal Service and urged the committee to adopt specific...

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June 10, 2016

At DNC Platform Committee, Dimondstein Offers Spirited Defense of Public Postal Service

APWU President Mark Dimondstein addressed the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Platform Committee on June 9, where he gave an impassioned defense of the public Postal Service and urged the committee to adopt specific...

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June 9, 2016

House Committee Adopts Amendment to Restore Postal Service Standards, Approves Budget Bill

The House Appropriations Committee overwhelmingly approved an amendment on June 9 to restore the USPS service standards that were in place on July 1, 2012. The amendment, which was offered by Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), wa...

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June 9, 2016

House Committee Adopts Amendment to Restore Postal Service Standards, Approves Budget Bill

The House Appropriations Committee overwhelmingly approved an amendment on June 9 to restore the USPS service standards that were in place on July 1, 2012. The amendment, which was offered by Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), wa...

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June 7, 2016

Des Moines Postal Facility Issued $119,000 Fine for OSHA Violations

The University Station post office and sorting facility in Des Moines, IA was issued fine of $119,000 for two repeated and two serious OSHA citations on June 2. 

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June 7, 2016

Des Moines Postal Facility Issued $119,000 Fine for OSHA Violations

The University Station post office and sorting facility in Des Moines, IA was issued fine of $119,000 for two repeated and two serious OSHA citations on June 2. 

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June 3, 2016

Ron Sargent Out as Staples CEO

The APWU welcomed the news that Ron Sargent will step down as Staples’ CEO at the company’s annual meeting on June 14.   The decision follows Staples’ failed attempt to merge with Office Depot, a strategy Sargent champio...

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June 3, 2016

Ron Sargent Out as Staples CEO

The APWU welcomed the news that Ron Sargent will step down as Staples’ CEO at the company’s annual meeting on June 14.   The decision follows Staples’ failed attempt to merge with Office Depot, a strategy Sargent champio...