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Ballot Placement Set for APWU Election of National Officers

June 27, 2025
A drawing was held on June 27 to determine the order candidates’ names will appear on the ballot.

Second Payment of $15 Million Settlement for Part-time Regular Workers Announced

June 22, 2025
The second payment of the Part-time Regular settlement is now being processed and payments will begin in July.

Labor Arbitrator Nicholas Zumas Dies

December 31, 2007
Nicholas H. Zumas, 76, a lawyer and labor arbitrator, died of lung cancer on Dec. 22, 2007, at his home in Washington, D.C. In addition to settling disputes for professional football and baseball, Zumas served as a postal arbitrator for many years.

House ‘Mail Network Protection Act’ Gains Seven Co-Sponsors Prior to Holiday Break

December 26, 2007
Seven U.S. representatives have signed on as co-sponsors of H.R. 4236, the Mail Network Protection Act introduced by Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA). Introduced in the House on Nov. 15, the bill would require the Postal Service to bargain with postal...

Union Restructuring Committee Meets

December 21, 2007
The APWU restructuring committee, which met for the first time during the All-Craft Conference in Las Vegas, was addressed by President William Burrus during a teleconference meeting on Dec. 19. Burrus assured participants that he would not attempt...

Spending Bill Includes Rider That Blocks 7 Consolidations

December 20, 2007
A provision attached to the appropriations bill awaiting President Bush’s signature would indefinitely postpone most of the Postal Service consolidation plans still awaiting implementation.  The initial adjustment to the legislation came at the...

APWU Seeks Support for ‘Mail Network Protection Act’

December 19, 2007
The APWU has written to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives, asking them to co-sponsor and support the Mail Network Protection Act, which would require the Postal Service to bargain with unions before committing to significant...

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