In the Dog Days of Summer Drivers Want Air
With temperatures soaring, many Motor Vehicle Service Craft employees have complained about management’s failure to maintain functioning air conditioning systems in their trucks – and the APWU has addressed those complaints at the national level,...
It’s Making Money from Operations
USPS management is doing its best to keep the good news quiet, but facts are facts.
According to reports released by the USPS on Aug. 11, as of June 30, three-quarters of the way through Fiscal Year 2014:
Operating income was up by about $1 billion...
Postal Workers Have the Right To Speak Out Against Facility Closures
Recent notices posted by management have generated questions about APWU members’ right to participate in activities opposing the closure of postal facilities.
Dispute Over Reassignment of APWU Bargaining-Unit Employees to Other Craft's Vacant Assignments
The APWU initiated a dispute over whether there is a disagreement between the parties regarding Article 12.5.C.5.a(4) or similar provisions of the National Agreement, and applicable provisions of handbooks and manuals, concerning reassignment of...
Testing Issues Resolved For Motor Vehicle Mechanics
The APWU and USPS have settled several issues involving which exams MVS employees must take to qualify for positions that were upgraded in 2001. The disputes arose when the Postal Service issued new qualification standards for the upgraded positions...