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Standing Strong to Build a Bigger Union and Advance Forward, Together
July 29, 2024
The best way to win big is by “standing strong” to build a bigger union. Members should continue to encourage nonmember coworkers to join the APWU.
Negotiations is Our Path to Winning an All-Career Workforce
July 29, 2024
Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash provides overview of APWU’s main objectives during contract negotiations.
Return to Work Responsibility
September 12, 2019
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
To help injured employees return to suitable employment, the Postal Service may request medical progress reports. Form CA-17 is generally used...
Spouses Serving in the Shadows
September 12, 2019
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
U.S. servicemembers who experience traumatic events during military service are commonly diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...
Burnout: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention
September 12, 2019
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Burnout is a state of emotional and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. People affected feel hopeless, powerless,...
On the Oregon Trail
September 12, 2019
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Notice I didn’t say “organizing” trail although in this instance it is one and the same. I am just back from a trip to the Beaver State during...
Success During Summer Session
September 12, 2019
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
H.R. 2382 Obtains Majority of Cosponsors
The USPS Fairness Act, H.R. 2382, reached a bi-partisan majority of cosponsors on Aug. 16. If signed...