What Does the Year Hold for Us?
(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
(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...
A Tale of Two Post Offices
(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...
Showing Support With a Selfie
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
APWU members told the world that they were “sticking with the union” and displayed union pride on Feb. 19. Many sent in “selfies” or photos of...
On the Worker Floor: Stickers and More
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
As negotiations began, APWU members on the work floor expressed solidarity.
Across the country members wore stickers on opening day that said, “Good...