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Stay Vigilant About Suspicious Mail and Packages

November 18, 2024
As election mail season ends, and the Postal Service begins processing “peak season” mail, The Industrial Relations Department reminds you to stay vigilant about suspicious mail and packages. Here are signs to look for: 

APWU and USPS ‘Stop the Clock’ – What Does This Mean for You?

November 18, 2024
Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash explains what it means to “Stop the Clock” during APWU-USPS contract negotiations.

Arbitrator Rules on Protection Against Layoffs

August 10, 2012
Arbitrator Stephen B. Goldberg ruled on Aug. 1 that employees represented by the APWU who transfer to or are excessed into non-APWU crafts may not carry the protection against layoffs they have earned under the APWU Collective Bargaining Agreement...

APWU Nurses Extend Contract Talks

August 10, 2012
The APWU and USPS have agreed to extend negotiations on a collective bargaining agreement for postal nurses until Aug. 31.

Case Closed

August 3, 2012
Arbitrator Shyam Das has closed the record of an arbitration hearing regarding the number of hours postmasters in small offices may work.  A Memorandum of Understanding in the 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement places strict limits on the...

House Passes Bill to Fire Tax-Delinquent Federal, Postal Workers

August 3, 2012
The House of Representatives passed a bill on July 31 that could cost federal and postal workers their jobs if they are behind in paying their federal taxes.

Update on Incentives

August 2, 2012
As we reported in June, the APWU has been engaged in informal conversations with management on financial incentives to encourage employees to leave the Postal Service.  Although no official offers have been made, discussions are continuing, APWU...

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