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Preparing for Retirement
January 15, 2025
Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor urges postal workers, whether you’re 5, 10, or 30 years from retirement, to prepare by attending retirement planning seminars hosted by the APWU Retirees Department and staying abreast of relevant legislation.
Progress Is A Must In This New Year
January 15, 2025
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman outlines goals for the department in 2025, including to continue trainings for locals and states, and to utilize Regional Resource Assistants to better assist locals and states with their issues.
NLRB Strikes Major Blow to USPS-Staples Deal
July 1, 2015
In a major blow to the Postal Service’s deal with Staples, Region 5 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a complaint charging that the USPS illegally subcontracted work to the office-supply chain and ordering the agency to return...
Your Hard Work Is Paying Off
July 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
Thank you to all involved in our effort to win a majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate for prompt, reliable service standards. I...
Rallies Protest Shady Staples Deal
July 1, 2015
Supporters in Butler, PA
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
Supporters of the Stop Staples movement were busy this spring, holding rallies and demonstrations, protesting the shady deal...
Is Check Cashing Coming to a Post Office Near You?
July 1, 2015
Activists protest for predatory loan reform in Illinois.
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
A May 21 report by the USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) outlines the next steps for...
Contracts, Contracts, Contracts
July 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
“Busy” is the buzz word! the support services division is responsible for articles 40 and 41 of the APWU’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with the...