e-Team Report, April 5, 2012
Tax Day Leafleting/Contact Your Senators
Senator Sanders on The Ed Show
Montana’s Senator Calls for Delay
In Shuttering of Processing Facilities
More Movement Restricting Ability to Vote
Sign up for the APWU E-TEAM
Union Calls for April Actions To Save the Postal Service
The APWU is asking state and local organizations to participate in two nationwide activities in April: Lobbying your senators at their home offices during the Easter recess, and informational leafleting on Tax Day, April 17.
PMG Tells Congress: Take Postal Workers Out of Federal Healthcare Program
Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe urged lawmakers to take postal employees out of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) at a House hearing on March 27, claiming such a move would save the USPS $7 billion annually.
Senate Action on Postal Bill Expected in Mid-April
The Senate is expected to vote on postal legislation in mid-April, following a congressional recess, APWU Legislative and Political Director Myke Reid has reported.
Senate Debate on Postal Bill Expected in Mid-April
The Senate is now expected to consider a postal bill in mid-April, following a two-week congressional recess that begins Friday, APWU Legislative and Political Director Myke Reid reports.