Union Wins Settlement In Accident Report Privacy Dispute
April 5, 2012
On March 28, the APWU reached a Step 4 settlement with the Postal Service that requires management to better protect employees’ privacy when workers report accidents.
e-Team Report, April 5, 2012
April 5, 2012
Tax Day Leafleting/Contact Your Senators
Senator Sanders on The Ed Show
Montana’s Senator Calls for Delay
In Shuttering of Processing Facilities
More Movement Restricting Ability to Vote
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National Executive Board Removes Constitution Provision in Conflict with Law
April 4, 2012
The National Executive Board (NEB) has removed from the APWU Constitution & Bylaws a provision that was in conflict with federal law.
OSHA Affirms Whistleblower Protection For Employees Reporting Workplace Injuries
April 3, 2012
Reporting work-related injuries and illnesses is “a core employee right,” the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has pointed out, “and retaliating against a worker for reporting an injury or illness is illegal discrimination.”
Maintenance Craft PSE National Dispute Resolved
March 30, 2012
The APWU and the Postal Service settled a Step 4 grievance on March 30 regarding the use of Postal Support Employees (PSEs) in the Maintenance Craft. The settlement stipulates that PSEs will only be used in custodial positions.