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An Update on the Social Security Fairness Act
July 31, 2024
The APWU has never stopped fighting to pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82, S. 597).
Preventing Hearing Loss at Work and Home
July 31, 2024
Hearing protection is especially important for APWU members given the diverse and noisy work environments we encounter. The Industrial Relations Department is committed to ensuring that we keep you informed about hearing hazards and the precautions...
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...
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....
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...
To Win Consolidation Fight, We Must Build a Movement
October 14, 2014
If we are going to win the fight to stop consolidation of 82 mail processing plants, we must build a movement – a movement that unites postal workers with the people we serve: the neighbors we greet, the businesses we patronize, the civic...