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Update: CDL Medical Certification Integration
June 18, 2025
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) adopted a rule change in 2015, along with many other components of this rule change, was the requirement that the Medical Examiner who performs a Commercial Driver Certification physical will...
Candidates Nominated for APWU Election of National Officers
June 17, 2025
Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth "Liz" Powell has announced that the following union members have been certified as candidates for election to national office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution and Bylaws.
And the Winners Are…
October 22, 2013
Fourteen locals and three retiree chapters will be rewarded for generating high levels of participation in the recent election of national union officers, Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell has announced. The top locals and retiree chapters in several...
Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period for 2013
October 21, 2013
In accordance with Article 8 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement [PDF], penalty overtime regulations are not applicable for a four-week period each year during December. This year, the period begins with Pay Period 26-13 (Nov. 30, 2013), and ends...
Union Wins ‘Global Settlement’ Remedy Case
October 17, 2013
In a decision issued Oct. 16, Arbitrator Shyam Das ruled that APWU members are entitled to retroactive pay for time postmasters or supervisors performed craft duties in excess of limits outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. “This decision...
APWU Election Results Certified
October 17, 2013
The official results of the APWU Election of National Officers have been tabulated by the American Arbitration Association and were certified by the APWU Election Committee on Oct. 15.
How Does Shutdown Affect OWCP Claims?
October 15, 2013
Many postal employees are wondering how the government shutdown is affecting Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) claims. The adjudication of OWCP claims and the payment of workers’ compensation benefits are considered essential work, so...