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APWU Maintenance Division Secures $15 Million Part-Time Regular Settlement Agreement

September 23, 2024
In 2021, the APWU Maintenance Division filed a national dispute regarding the Postal Service's violation of Article 7 section 3 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), specifically concerning the 2.5 percent cap on the total number of Part-...

NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: APWU and USPS 'Stop The Clock' to Continue Bargaining

September 21, 2024
As the current contract was due to expire at midnight, September 20, 2024, APWU and USPS agreed to 'Stop The Clock' to continue bargaining for a new contract workers deserve.

Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman Steps Down; Charlie Cash Appointed to Fill Vacancy 

March 22, 2022
APWU Industrial Relations Director (IRD) Vance Zimmerman has announced that he is stepping down from his position effective March 26, 2022. In accordance with the APWU National Constitution, President Mark Dimondstein filled the IRD vacancy by...

Daleo Freeman Appointed as Human Relations Director

March 22, 2022
President Dimondstein has appointed Daleo Freeman to the vacant position of Human Relations Director.  In accordance with the National APWU Constitution Brother Freeman’s appointment was approved by the National Executive Board in a March 22, 2022...

Implementation Dates for Pay Increases in New Contract Confirmed

March 17, 2022
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, the Postal Service confirmed to the APWU important dates for implementation of the pay provisions of the 2021-2024 National Agreement. There were significant changes to the pay and leave provisions for this national...

List of Residual Vacancies Made Available for PTF Clerks’ One-Time Reassignment Opportunity

March 16, 2022
In accordance with the MOU, Re: PTF One-Time Voluntary Reassignment Opportunity, the Postal Service provided a list of available residual duty assignments for PTF clerks to choose from, within their own district. Attached is the list of 594 residual...

We Need Your Help! (Does Your Postal Facility Look Like This?)

March 14, 2022
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 that helped manufacture a financial crisis at USPS was passed by Congress with only a voice vote...

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