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News Article | June 29, 2011
Postal Jobs, Pay, Benefits Threatened by Congress
The Postal Service is in danger of financial collapse, and could close its doors as early as July 2012.
News Article | June 24, 2011
A Reckless Attack On Postal Services, Postal Employees
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), the powerful chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, has introduced a bill, H.R. 2309, that is “a reckless assault on postal workers and the Postal Service,” said APWU President Cliff Guffey.
News Article | June 22, 2011
‘We Will Take Every Step Necessary To Ensure Retirement Benefits Are Protected’
The American Postal Workers Union is working fervently to make certain that the Postal Service's decision to suspend employer contributions to FERS does not negatively affect the nation’s postal employees, President Cliff Guffey said on June 22.
News Article | June 13, 2011
Discounts on Car Rentals Available to Union Members
During the month of June, APWU members are eligible to receive a discount on weekly car rentals.
News Article | May 3, 2011
APWU Members Encouraged To Contribute to Postal Employees’ Relief Fund
In the wake of the deadliest tornado outbreak in U.S. history, APWU members are encouraged to contribute to the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF) to provide assistance to those impacted by the storms.
News Article | April 28, 2011
Don’t Let Anti-Labor Politicians Stop You From Voting
Some very powerful politicians have set their sights on postal employees, APWU President Cliff Guffey has warned, and union members must respond decisively.
News Article | April 8, 2011
Vote on Tentative Contract
News Article | April 5, 2011
Guffey Defends Collective Bargaining
In a contentious hearing before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, APWU President Cliff Guffey gave a vigorous defense of collective bargaining and postal employees.
News Article | March 31, 2011
Guffey to Testify Before House Committee
APWU President Cliff Guffey has been asked to testify about the union’s tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, whose powerful chairman has publicly condemned the new agreement and said it is too generous to postal employees.
News Article | March 16, 2011
Rank-and-File Committee Approves Tentative Contract
The APWU Rank-and-File Bargaining Advisory Committee voted unanimously on March 16 to approve a Tentative Agreement with the USPS for a new contract.
News Article | March 14, 2011
APWU, USPS Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract
The American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, union President Cliff Guffey announced today. ALSO: Highlights of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement
News Article | February 10, 2011
Senator Collins Introduces Bill To Terminate OWCP Payments
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) has sponsored legislation that would lead to reduced benefits for postal and federal employees who receive payments from the Office of Workers Compensation Program (OWCP) due to job-related injuries or illnesses.
News Article | December 15, 2010
APWU, USPS Announce Freeze on Excessing
News Article | November 8, 2010
2011 APWU Health Plan Open Season Underway
As Open Season gets underway, the union encourages postal workers and federal employees to give careful consideration to the comprehensive healthcare options offered by the AWPU Health Plan.
News Article | October 26, 2010
Burrus Shocked, Disappointed By Retirement of PMG Potter
Responding to news of the retirement of Postmaster General John E. Potter, APWU President William Burrus issued the following statement.