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2024 Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period
August 27, 2024
The "Penalty Overtime Exclusion" period for calendar year 2024 will begin Pay Period 26-2024, Week 1 (November 30, 2024) and end Pay Period 01-2025, Week 2 (December 27, 2024).
'Stay In Your Lane, APWU'?
August 27, 2024
Western Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez explains the importance of union involvement beyond the workroom floor including economic, political, and social justice as outlined in our National Constitution & Bylaws.
Is Walmart Destroying America?
October 14, 2014
Is Walmart ruining our country? That’s a question that most people never stop and ask. Most of us love shopping in big, clean stores that are packed with cheap merchandise, but the truth is that Walmart is destroying America in a lot of ways....
Wanting Something vs. Getting It
October 14, 2014
It’s no secret that having more dues paying members makes locals stronger, but the benefits are more than financial.
New members mean greater solidarity, more camaraderie and a larger talent pool. Our union provides fairness in the workplace,...
What Opportunities Are Left?
October 14, 2014
Recently, I was asked the following questions by a brother unionist I highly respect: what opportunities are left in the legislative arena this year to put a stop to the plant consolidations that are scheduled to begin in January 2015? What do we...
Managing the Grievance Backlog
October 14, 2014
It’s been just about a year since I took office. Wow, how time flies!
Since taking office, I have instituted a very aggressive arbitration schedule based on my belief that disputes at the national level must be resolved to bring closure and provide...
Get the 1% Out of Our Dream
October 14, 2014
The American Dream. Anyone who works hard enough can climb the ladder and achieve success – a lovely home, cars in the garage, the kids off to a good college and a comfortable, secure retirement.
Unfortunately, that dream seems unattainable today....