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News Article | May 18, 2021
Big Day Approaching!
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On June 22, we officially open negotiations with the United States Postal Service for a new union contract. Our current national agreement covering some 200,000 postal employees expires on September 20, 2...
Magazine | May 15, 2021
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News Article | May 12, 2021
House Committee on Oversight and Reform Introduces Bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act
On May 11th, Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY) of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform introduced the bipartisan "Postal Service Reform Act." The new bill is scheduled to be marked up on Thursday, May 13th, 2021.
PDF Resource | May 11, 2021
Contract Negotiations Virtual Kickoff Rally Flyer
PDF Resource | May 11, 2021
Town Hall Flyers
News Article | May 10, 2021
Industrial Relations Director Zimmerman Writes to Acting OPM Director for Clarification on EFEL Guidelines
On May 7, Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman wrote a letter to Kathleen McGettigan, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), requesting guidance on the interpretation of certain guidelines for Emergency Federal Employment Leave (EFEL).
PDF Resource | May 10, 2021
Letter to OPM: Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL)
News Article | May 7, 2021
And the Slogan Contest Winner Is… APWU – Our Union, Our Contract, Our Future!
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) In the last issue of The American Postal Worker, APWU National put out the call to active members and retirees to submit slogan ideas for the upcoming Contract Campaign. Following a historic year for the...
News Article | May 7, 2021
APWU Member Makes and Donates Over 1,000 Face Masks
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) When the COVID-19 pandemic caused the country to shut down in March 2020, APWU retiree Vicky Crouse was in a rented hospital bed at home in Industry, IL, recovering from surgery on a pinched nerve in her...
News Article | May 7, 2021
APWU National Convention and Special Events
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The importance of protecting the health and welfare of our members and officers resulted in the unanimous decision of the National Executive Board to cancel the 2020 APWU Biennial National Convention. Oth...
News Article | May 7, 2021
APWU Retirees Still Fighting for Justice
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Every May, our nation observes Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is “Communities of Strength.” Older Americans’ stories and contributions help to support and inspire others. This year, we can all...
News Article | May 7, 2021
Are You Ready to Save Our Postal Service Again?
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Read the Postal Service’s 10-Year Plan, and read between the lines. The truth is, this plan will destroy our service by cutting retail hours, including lunch operations (the busiest time of day for busine...
News Article | May 7, 2021
Be the Change
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Routinely the Organizing Department receives emails, letters and phones calls from current members who are frustrated. Often, I think some of this angst stems from just being misinformed or uninformed and...
News Article | May 7, 2021
EReassign – The Misconceptions
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) There still are misconceptions with the eReassign process in the field. The Clerk Craft MOU on filling residuals misleads employees to believe that they are bidding on a residual assignment. An applicatio...