Union Vows Fight to Keep Stations Open
October 9, 2009
The Postal Service announced Oct. 9 that 371 stations and branches in Level 24-and-above post offices remain under consideration for possible closure, but cautioned that “the filing does not represent a final decision on consolidation.”
FERS Sick-Leave Credit Included In Defense Authorization Bill
October 9, 2009
The campaign to win sick-leave credit for workers who retire under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) got a big boost this week when it was included in a compromise version of the 2010 Defense Authorization bill.
Unusual Areas of Agreement
October 7, 2009
The Institute for Research on the Economics of Taxation, a conservative think tank, and the APWU rarely see eye-to-eye; but a recent exchange of letters between IRET Senior Economist Michael Schuyler and union President William Burrus found some...
National 'Call-In' Days For Health Care Wednesday and Thursday
October 7, 2009
The APWU is joining labor's push to reform the healthcare system with two lobby and call-in days Oct. 7 and 8.
Burrus to Retire at End of Term
October 1, 2009
In an emotional closing to his speech at the union’s All-Craft Conference Sept. 30, APWU President William Burrus announced that he would not seek re-election in November 2010, ending a 53-year career in which he fought for better wages, benefits...