Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act
January 1, 2016
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
President Obama signed the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015 into law on Nov. 5. After passing the House in a voice vote on Sept. 28,...
What Happens to COPA Requests?
January 1, 2016
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
It was a pleasure to spend time with APWU brothers and sisters at the All-Craft Conference. I truly enjoyed the opportunity to discuss our...
Stand Up for Safe Jobs! Campaign Underway
January 1, 2016
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
In 2014, more than 36,000 postal workers were injured or sickened at work and at least 10 suffered fatalities.
“Here’s the simple truth,” APWU...
Young Workers Convene
January 1, 2016
Young workers discuss how to refute common
misconceptions about the economy and
practice the art of persuasion.
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
November 2015 was the...
‘Zero Base’ Initiative Dispute Settled
January 1, 2016
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
The APWU and the Postal Service settled a dispute in September concerning management’s restructuring of Tractor-Trailer Operator and Motor...