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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.
USPS Declares War On Custodial Staffing Again!
February 27, 2014
The USPS has declared war on custodial staffing — again — reports Maintenance Craft Director Steve Raymer. Management notified the APWU on Jan. 22 of an attempt to modify the MS-47 Handbook, which establishes guidelines for housekeeping and...
Dimondstein Elected to AFL-CIO Executive Committee, Council
February 24, 2014
APWU President Mark Dimondstein was elected to the Executive Committee and Executive Council of the AFL-CIO at its annual meeting in Houston TX on Feb. 18 and 19.
President Obama Takes the Chained CPI out of his Fiscal 2015 Budget
February 21, 2014
In a great victory for the Alliance, White House staff has announced that President Obama’s Fiscal 2015 budget will not include a switch to the chained CPI formula that would limit cost-of-living increases in Social Security and other programs....
APWU Opposes USPS Proposal to Slow Down Standard Mail
February 21, 2014
In a filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission on Feb. 20, the APWU strenuously opposed a USPS proposal to reduce service standards for Standard Mail.
Excessing, Job Withholding Due to Consolidations on ‘Indefinite Hold’
February 20, 2014
Union members are sure to breathe a sigh of relief following a recent notice from the Postal Service to the APWU.