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February 23, 2016

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‘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

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‘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 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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Milwaukee Wears Opening Day Stickers

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘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

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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, the responsibilities bestowed on them, and their unwavering commitment...

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. Members in units throughout the local wore their “Opening Day – Fighting...

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. Members in units throughout the local wore their “Opening Day – Fighting...

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 will be wearing the stickers on the Opening Day, Feb. 17,” said local ed...

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 will be wearing the stickers on the Opening Day, Feb. 17,” said local ed...

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 arbitration panel. The text is below.  “The interests of the 200,000 pos...

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 arbitration panel. The text is below.  “The interests of the 200,000 pos...

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 are busy making last-minute preparations. “We’ve worked many long hou...

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 are busy making last-minute preparations. “We’ve worked many long hou...

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 the Postal Service, Clerk Craft Director Clint Burelson has announced...

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 the Postal Service, Clerk Craft Director Clint Burelson has announced...

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 the New Hampshire primary on Feb. 9.

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 the New Hampshire primary on Feb. 9.

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 year, according to financial results released Feb. 9.

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 year, according to financial results released Feb. 9.

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 President Mark Dimondstein held Feb. 9. Questions submitted by union members w...

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 President Mark Dimondstein held Feb. 9. Questions submitted by union members w...