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February 23, 2016

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AUGER: APWU/ USPS Grievance Enhancement and Reduction

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) You may have heard about a new grievance-arbitrati...

February 22, 2016

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Santa Cruz Joins ‘Fighting for Justice’ Campaign on Opening Day

Santa Cruz members wear their union gear as part of the national APWU sticker day.

February 22, 2016

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Santa Cruz Joins ‘Fighting for Justice’ Campaign on Opening Day

Santa Cruz members wear their union gear as part of the national APWU sticker day.

February 19, 2016

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‘They Spoke for All of Us’

Workers had a seat at the table – the arbitration table – on the second and third day of hearings, testifying in vivid detail about the work they do,...

February 19, 2016

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Northern Indiana Local Takes Part in Sticker Day!

Members of the Northern Indiana Unified Area Local sporting  their 'Fighting for Justice' stickers on Opening Day of Arbitration.  

February 19, 2016

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Oakland Members ‘Fighting for Justice’ on Opening Day of Contract Arbitration

Members in Oakland, CA, wear their 'Fighting for Justice' stickers in support of a fair contract on Opening Day. 

February 19, 2016

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Orlando Sports Stickers on Opening Day of Contract Arbitration

APWU members at the Orlando P&DC wear their 'Fighting for Justice' stickers.

February 19, 2016

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Milwaukee Wears Opening Day Stickers

APWU members in Milwaukee, WI show their union pride on the opening day of contract arbitration.

February 19, 2016

‘They Spoke for All of Us’'s image

‘They Spoke for All of Us’

Workers had a seat at the table – the arbitration table – on the second and third day of hearings, testifying in vivid detail about the work they do,...

February 19, 2016

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Northern Indiana Local Takes Part in Sticker Day!

Members of the Northern Indiana Unified Area Local sporting  their 'Fighting for Justice' stickers on Opening Day of Arbitration.  

February 19, 2016

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Oakland Members ‘Fighting for Justice’ on Opening Day of Contract Arbitration

Members in Oakland, CA, wear their 'Fighting for Justice' stickers in support of a fair contract on Opening Day. 

February 19, 2016

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Orlando Sports Stickers on Opening Day of Contract Arbitration

APWU members at the Orlando P&DC wear their 'Fighting for Justice' stickers.

February 19, 2016

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Milwaukee Wears Opening Day Stickers

APWU members in Milwaukee, WI show their union pride on the opening day of contract arbitration.

February 17, 2016

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Dimondstein: ‘Postal Workers Earn the Right to Be Justly Compensated for Our Service and Hard Work’

On the opening day of arbitration for a new contract, APWU President Mark Dimondstein stated the union’s case in an impassioned presentation to the ar...

February 17, 2016

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Seattle Union Members Couldn’t Wait

Seattle APWU members wore their “Fighting for Justice” stickers at the Feb. 11 union meeting on Thursday February 11. “I am sure all the  employees wi...

February 17, 2016

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San Jose Celebrates Opening Day of Contract Arbitration with Gusto

The San Jose Area Local’s National Contract Action Team (CAT) celebrated the Opening Day of contract arbitration with an outpouring of solidarity. Mem...

February 17, 2016

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Dimondstein: ‘Postal Workers Earn the Right to Be Justly Compensated for Our Service and Hard Work’

On the opening day of arbitration for a new contract, APWU President Mark Dimondstein stated the union’s case in an impassioned presentation to the ar...

February 17, 2016

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Seattle Union Members Couldn’t Wait

Seattle APWU members wore their “Fighting for Justice” stickers at the Feb. 11 union meeting on Thursday February 11. “I am sure all the  employees wi...

February 17, 2016

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San Jose Celebrates Opening Day of Contract Arbitration with Gusto

The San Jose Area Local’s National Contract Action Team (CAT) celebrated the Opening Day of contract arbitration with an outpouring of solidarity. Mem...

February 15, 2016

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Last-Minute Preparations Underway for Contract Arbitration

With arbitration for a new contract set to begin on Wednesday, Feb. 17, the union’s negotiating team, attorneys, economists, workers and other experts...

February 15, 2016

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Last-Minute Preparations Underway for Contract Arbitration

With arbitration for a new contract set to begin on Wednesday, Feb. 17, the union’s negotiating team, attorneys, economists, workers and other experts...

February 12, 2016

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Clerk Craft, Postal Service Settle Four Disputes

The Clerk Craft recently settled four disputes as part of a pre-arbitration review process that was agreed upon by APWU President Mark Dimondstein and...

February 12, 2016

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Clerk Craft, Postal Service Settle Four Disputes

The Clerk Craft recently settled four disputes as part of a pre-arbitration review process that was agreed upon by APWU President Mark Dimondstein and...

February 10, 2016

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Missed the Town Hall Call? Listen to it Here

As the union makes final preparations for arbitration on a new contract, APWU members heard updates during two Telephone Town Hall calls with Presiden...

February 10, 2016

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USPS Earns $1.3 Billion Operating Profit in First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2016

The Postal Service earned an operating profit of $1.3 billion in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2016, compared to $1.1 billion the same time last ye...

February 10, 2016

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APWU Members Celebrate Sanders’ Win in New Hampshire

Northeast Region Coordinator John Dirzius and Manchester (NH) Area Local member Janice Kelble (in purple jacket) celebrate Bernie Sanders’ huge win in...

February 10, 2016

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Missed the Town Hall Call? Listen to it Here

As the union makes final preparations for arbitration on a new contract, APWU members heard updates during two Telephone Town Hall calls with Presiden...

February 10, 2016

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USPS Earns $1.3 Billion Operating Profit in First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2016

The Postal Service earned an operating profit of $1.3 billion in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2016, compared to $1.1 billion the same time last ye...

February 10, 2016

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APWU Members Celebrate Sanders’ Win in New Hampshire

Northeast Region Coordinator John Dirzius and Manchester (NH) Area Local member Janice Kelble (in purple jacket) celebrate Bernie Sanders’ huge win in...

February 5, 2016

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USPS to Implement Flat Redirection System

In a letter dated Jan. 29, 2016,  the Postal Service notified the APWU that it plans to activate Flats Postal Automated Redirection Systems (FPARS) in...