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Privatizers Lay Out Their Plan for Destroying Public Postal Service
June 30, 2025
On June 24, the House Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing titled, “The Route Forward for the U.S. Postal Service: A View from Stakeholders.”
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.
MSPB Issues Precedent-Setting Decision in NRP Cases
March 5, 2012
Postal workers who were injured on the job won an important victory on Feb. 24, when the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued a precedent-setting decision in the case of James C. Latham et al v USPS. The ruling has important implications for...
DOL Releases New Online Tool For Workers' Compensation Claims
March 2, 2012
The Employees' Compensation Operations and Management Portal (ECOMP) is the newest on-line tool created by the Office of Worker’s Compensation Programs (OWCP) to assist with claims processing and tracking.
How Many Postal Workers Will Consolidations Affect?
March 1, 2012
The Postal Service’s recent announcement that it has approved 223 mail processing facilities for consolidation has prompted questions about how many employees in the various crafts and areas will be affected.
Pecan Shellers’ Strike Sparked Hispanic Workers’ Movement
February 29, 2012
In Depression-era south Texas, a young Mexican-American woman broke tradition when she stood up for oppressed workers in her community and made an important contribution to the fight for social justice.
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Tom Maier Appointed Assistant Legislative Director
February 24, 2012
Clerk Craft National Business Agent Tom Maier has been appointed to serve as the union’s Legislative and Political Assistant Director. He replaces Steve Albanese, who retired at the end of 2011.