PSEs for the USPS Health Benefits Plan
On July 30, 2018, the Postal Service notified the APWU that there will be a special enrollment period for PSEs to enroll in the USPS Health Benefits Plan. The enrollment period will be open from August 20, 2018 through October 4, 2018. Coverage...
The Struggle to Win the 40-Hour Workweek
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
By Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson
The upcoming celebration of Labor Day is a good time to remember the role labor unions have...
Can We Trust USPS Management?
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
By Motor Vehicle Service Craft Directors
Can we ever trust USPS management to live up to their agreements and obligations?
On August 18, 2016,...
The Function One Fiasco
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Eastern Regional Coordinator Mike Gallagher
The USPS embarked on a mission to staff all Function One Mail Processing operations using a program...
Filling Maintenance Vacancies - Part 1
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
By Maintenance Craft Directors
The Joint Contract Interpretation Manual (JCIM) is the mutually agreed upon explanation on how to apply our contract...