Arbitrator Rules that Initial Installation of a New Mail Processing System is Not Maintenance Craft Work
Arbitrator Stephen Goldberg issued an award on November 7, 2017 stating, "The work of installing the APPS systems was not bargaining unit work. Hence, the Postal Service did not violate Article 32.1.A or Article 32.1.B in allowing Lockheed to...
Veterans' Day Observed on Saturday November 11: Postal Retail and Delivery Closed
Each year, Veterans' Day is celebrated on Nov. 11. For 2017, the holiday falls on a Saturday.
There has been some confusion about when the Postal Service will observe the holiday because it has a six “business” day week. For clarification, USPS...
Oppose the 2018 House Budget - Fight Again for Working Families!
CALL 1-844-402-1001 NOW! Tell your member of Congress to VOTE NO against any budget that includes attacks to postal and federal employees’ benefits, including retirement benefits, or undermines the public Postal Service itself!
Arbitrator Stephen Goldberg Issues Award in MS-1 Handbook Dispute
In his award dated September 13, 2017, Arbitrator Stephen Goldberg issued his decision in the MS-1 Handbook case no. Q10T-4Q-C 14171644/Q10T- 4Q- C 16481407.
A Reminder on How to Stay Safe Working with Suspicious Mail
Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman reminds APWU members to be aware of the USPS safety procedures when handling suspicious mail.