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APWU's 27th Biennial Convention Begins; President Dimondstein Delivers State of the Union
July 16, 2024
APWU's 27th Biennial Convention Began on July 15; President Dimondstein Delivers his State of the Union Address.
Craft Division, Retiree Conferences Get to Work at APWU's 27th Biennial Pre-Convention
July 15, 2024
At APWU's 27th Biennial Pre-Convention, Craft Division, Retiree Conferences Get to Work.
Contract Talks to Resume After Thanksgiving Weekend
November 21, 2006
APWU has proposed bold steps to address important issues for postal employees, union President William Burrus told APWU members in a telephone message. “Because we are attempting to break new ground, the final pieces of an agreement pose difficult...
As Deadline Passes, Parties Agree to Continue Talks
November 21, 2006
APWU President William Burrus has told union members that progress toward an agreement had been made, but that “important issues remain that have not been finalized.” The parties will continue discussions on Nov. 21. “The terms of the new contract...
APWU Wins Major Maintenance Arbitration Case
November 20, 2006
The APWU won a major victory last week when Arbitrator Shyam Das sustained a grievance protesting USPS custodial staffing policies. “This landmark award will help the APWU protect the custodial workforce,” said Maintenance Division Director Steve...
Burrus: Contract Agreement 'Possible'
November 19, 2006
In a telephone message on the eve of the expiration of the contract, APWU President William Burrus told union members that although final agreement is beyond reach at this time, "I am convinced that agreement is possible." Negotiations are...
Contract Deadline Looms
November 17, 2006
Although he characterized the pace of talks as “agonizingly slow,” APWU President William Burrus noted in a Nov. 17 telephone message that negotiations over a national agreement have almost always gone to the final hours. “I continue my commitment...