Whose Union Is It Anyway
Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez (right) administers the Oath of Office to officers of the Greater Seattle Area Local. All APWU officers take an oath and pledge to uphold the union’sconstitution and to perform the duties of office to the best of...
AUGER: APWU/ USPS Grievance Enhancement and Reduction
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
You may have heard about a new grievance-arbitration program that is being tested in several areas around the country. The program, known as AUGER (...
National Grievance Numbering System Activated
The APWU has activated a national numbering system for locals using the Electronic Grievance System (EGS), Industrial Relations Director Tony D. McKinnon Sr. has announced.
Looking Back, Going Forward After a Year of Progress
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
Welcome to 2016! I trust all members had a safe and prosperous holiday period.
As we begin 2016, I would like to share a short review of the...
Understanding Your Rights
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
Many employees accept unwarranted discipline, simply because they are unaware of their rights. Sometimes out of fear of losing their job, or being...