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February 26, 2016
APWU Donates to Flint
Michigan APWU leaders present a contribution to Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha. From left: Roscoe Woods, Pat Comben, Dr. Hanna-Attisha, Mike Mize and Amy Puhalski. In the wake of the Flint water crisis, the APWU has made a don...
February 25, 2016
NLRB Hearing on Staples Deal Finally Gets to the Heart of the Matter
Before the NLRB hearing got underway. A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) hearing on charges that the Postal Service illegally subcontracted work to Staples resumed on Feb. 24 – after months of procedural wrangling –...
February 25, 2016
Greater Seattle Area Local for Bernie Sanders
Seattle Local Vice President David Yao (second from right) spoke at the rally. Members of the Greater Seattle Area Local participated in a spirited Labor for Bernie rally on Feb. 21. Speaking at the event, Local Vice Pr...
February 25, 2016
NLRB Hearing on Staples Deal Finally Gets to the Heart of the Matter
Before the NLRB hearing got underway. A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) hearing on charges that the Postal Service illegally subcontracted work to Staples resumed on Feb. 24 – after months of procedural wrangling –...
February 25, 2016
Greater Seattle Area Local for Bernie Sanders
Seattle Local Vice President David Yao (second from right) spoke at the rally. Members of the Greater Seattle Area Local participated in a spirited Labor for Bernie rally on Feb. 21. Speaking at the event, Local Vice Pr...
February 23, 2016
‘Postal Workers Earn the Right To Be Justly Compensated For Our Service, Hard Work’
President Dimondstein presents the union’s case on Feb. 17. 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 board of ar...
February 23, 2016
Stumping for Sanders in South Carolina.
APWU Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy talks to union members outside the Charleston SC Processing &Distribution Center about the National Executive Board vote to endorse Bernie Sanders for President. APWU members i...
February 23, 2016
Dallas Doesn’t Disappoint on Sticker Day!
Dallas Area Local 732 wearing stickers on Opening Day of AWPU Contract Arbitration.
February 23, 2016
South Carolina APWU Locals Welcome Nurses on Bernie Bus
There was a warm display of solidarity in South Carolina on Feb. 20, as APWU locals welcomed the National Nurses Union’s Bernie Sanders Bus, as it made its way through the state as part of a national tour.
February 23, 2016
Union Files Court Complaint
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The Maintenance Division filed a complaint in federal court on Dec. 11 seeking enforcement of a national arbitration aw...
February 23, 2016
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-arbitration program that is being tested in several areas around the country. T...
February 23, 2016
‘Postal Workers Earn the Right To Be Justly Compensated For Our Service, Hard Work’
President Dimondstein presents the union’s case on Feb. 17. 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 board of ar...
February 23, 2016
Stumping for Sanders in South Carolina.
APWU Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy talks to union members outside the Charleston SC Processing &Distribution Center about the National Executive Board vote to endorse Bernie Sanders for President. APWU members i...
February 23, 2016
Dallas Doesn’t Disappoint on Sticker Day!
Dallas Area Local 732 wearing stickers on Opening Day of AWPU Contract Arbitration.
February 23, 2016
South Carolina APWU Locals Welcome Nurses on Bernie Bus
There was a warm display of solidarity in South Carolina on Feb. 20, as APWU locals welcomed the National Nurses Union’s Bernie Sanders Bus, as it made its way through the state as part of a national tour.
February 23, 2016
Union Files Court Complaint
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The Maintenance Division filed a complaint in federal court on Dec. 11 seeking enforcement of a national arbitration aw...
February 23, 2016
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-arbitration program that is being tested in several areas around the country. T...
February 22, 2016
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
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
‘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, the responsibilities bestowed on them, and their unwavering commitment...
February 19, 2016
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
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
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
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’
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, the responsibilities bestowed on them, and their unwavering commitment...
February 19, 2016
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
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
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
Milwaukee Wears Opening Day Stickers
APWU members in Milwaukee, WI show their union pride on the opening day of contract arbitration.
February 17, 2016
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 arbitration panel. The text is below. “The interests of the 200,000 pos...