What Does the Year Hold for Us?
March 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
The USPS welcomed 2015 by reducing service standards so it can complete its so-called “Network Rationalization Plan.” The plan calls for the closure...
Contract Negotiations Under Way
March 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
The union’s Maintenance Craft Officers are deeply involved in negotiations for our next contract. Western Region National Business Agent (NBA) Jimmie...
Motor Vehicle Service Update
March 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
The union is pursuing our demand that management create at least 60 new administrative and technical duty assignments in the Motor Vehicle Service...
A Tale of Two Post Offices
March 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
A battle is raging for the heart and soul of the U.S. postal service. After the American Revolution, leaders of the new government realized that the...
A Grievance Procedure That Works for You
March 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
With contract negotiations underway, the APWU negotiating team, like you, is concerned about the future of the Postal Service and the thousands of...