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News Article | September 15, 2017
A Reminder on How to Stay Safe Working with Suspicious Mail
Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman reminds APWU members to be aware of the USPS safety procedures when handling suspicious mail.
News Article | September 12, 2017
IT/AS Support Services Members Ratify Contract
Following an overwhelming 429-129 ratification vote on Aug. 23, the new Information Technology and Accounting Services Centers (IT/AS) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the United States Postal Service was signed by APWU President Mark Dimondstein and USPS Vice President of Labor Relations...
News Article | September 12, 2017
Salmon Mail Haul Drivers Ratify Contract
Recently, APWU members employed by Salmon Companies voted to ratify a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the company. Salmon Companies is the largest ground transportation supplier to the United States Postal Service (USPS). Truck drivers for the private-sector company are part of the Suppor...
News Article | September 2, 2017
Celebrate Labor’s Day!
As we relax and enjoy Labor Day it is worth remembering the true meaning of the holiday – celebrating the labor movement and the contribution workers have made to society.
News Article | September 1, 2017
2018 Contract Negotiations – Preparations Underway
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman Although it seems like we just finalized our current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), time is rapidly approaching for the next round of negotiations...
News Article | September 1, 2017
Article 3, Membership
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell Membership in the APWU determines who can vote, run for office, and attend meetings to discuss and decide the business of the union. There are four primary categories of...
News Article | September 1, 2017
Community Engagement
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Charlotte Area Local Research & Education Director Shenita Bost, Charlotte Area Local member Roxanne Graham, APWU Vice President Szeredy and Charlotte Area Local Legislative Director Cindy Foster at a pr...
News Article | September 1, 2017
Are Blue Boxes a Thing of the Past?
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The familiar blue collection boxes are vanishing from our streets. A recent USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report charges that the Postal Service is not taking into account community need an...
News Article | September 1, 2017
2017 APWU Scholarship Winners
The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C.Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Award for 2016. Click here to see this year's winners
News Article | September 1, 2017
The Heritage Foundation: A Think Tank on a Mission to Destroy the Public Postal Service
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On paper, the Heritage Foundation looks like an ordinary “think tank,” a group of experts who research public policy ideas and write reports and articles. It is, in fact, completely dedicated to increasin...
News Article | September 1, 2017
‘In Our Hands is Placed a Power…’
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By President Mark Dimondstein There are many daunting challenges on the horizon that demand our attention and action as postal workers.
News Article | September 1, 2017
USPS ‘Shirks Responsibility’ to PSEs
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Health Plan Director John Marcotte The APWU Health Plan receives complaints from members who were converted from Postal Support Employee (PSE) to career status and claim the USPS cancelled their healt...
News Article | September 1, 2017
The Status of Unions in 2016
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that union membership has declined across the United States since the early 1980s. In 1983, more than a fifth o...
News Article | September 1, 2017
TSP – It’s Your Money!
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor The USPS reports that each year postal employees throw away almost $200 million in retirement benefit matching funds by failing to save in their Thrift Savings Plan (TS...
News Article | September 1, 2017
Building Your Bulletin Board
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Colorful and creative bulletin board in Hilo, HI, Big Island Area Local By Organization Director Anna Smith How can you stay informed and be involved? It’s not as hard as you think. Bulletin boards are a...