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Stay Vigilant About Suspicious Mail and Packages

November 18, 2024
As election mail season ends, and the Postal Service begins processing “peak season” mail, The Industrial Relations Department reminds you to stay vigilant about suspicious mail and packages. Here are signs to look for: 

APWU and USPS ‘Stop the Clock’ – What Does This Mean for You?

November 18, 2024
Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash explains what it means to “Stop the Clock” during APWU-USPS contract negotiations.

e-Team Report, June 6, 2014

June 6, 2014
The Federal Highway Trust Fund, which provides for construction and maintenance of the nation’s roads, rail lines, and bridges, is expected to run out of money this summer.  Should the fund run dry, important work on the nation’s transportation...

The USPS is Not a Piggy Bank!

June 5, 2014
In a “Dear Colleagues” letter dated June 3, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) urged his fellow members of the House of Representatives to oppose a proposal to use Postal Service funds to help replenish the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) by ending Saturday mail...

Today! National Strike Day and Action on Inequality Against Walmart

June 4, 2014
Fighting for Walmart workers’ rights, the Organization United for Respect at Walmart (OUR Walmart) has called for a national week of action June 2 through June 7 to coincide with the retail giant’s annual shareholder meeting in Bentonville, AR....

New Code on Form 50 Reflects Bigger Deduction for Retirement

June 3, 2014
Several people have inquired about the designation “FERS-RAE” on the Form 50s of employees who were recently converted from Postal Support Employee to career.   The new designation reflects that the employees were hired as career employees on or...

'Don't Buy Staples' Sample Resolution

June 3, 2014
The APWU has prepared a 'Don't Buy Staples' sample resolution for use by APWU leaders and union allies to help spread the word to boycott the office-supply chain. The deal between the USPS and Staples has resulted in postal counters being added in ...

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