Fighting Back Against Outrageous Demands

(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  The next two stages in the battle to achieve a good new union contract are mediation (currently underway and projected to last 45 days) followed by the...

Stay Strong Going Into Arbitration

(This article first appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Organization Director Anna Smith With contract negotiations going into interest arbitration, staying united and strong is essential at every level...

Clerk Craft Updates

(This article first appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Clerk Division Director Clint Burelson  National Grievances As a result of the Clerk Craft’s win in the Sales Retention Team dispute, the USPS...

2018 Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period

Reminder, in accordance with Article 8, sections 4 and 5, of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, penalty overtime rules are not applicable for a consecutive four-week period each year during December.  This year, the December period begins December...

Have a Conversation

(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Organization Director Anna Smith Having a conversation with a non-member coworker can be downright intimidating. It is because of this...

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