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News Article | January 1, 2018
APWU Prepares for 2018 Contract Negotiations
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The APWU is gearing up for upcoming negotiations to secure a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the United States Postal Service. The current contract expires on Sept. 20, 2018. The...
News Article | January 1, 2018
2018 Fighting Today for a Better Tomorrow
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By President Mark Dimondstein Happy New Year! 2018 will be extremely challenging and busy as the fight continues to protect our jobs from the outrageous management onslaught of reversions, aboli...
News Article | January 1, 2018
Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike Anniversary
March 29, 1968 protest Photo by Richard Copley (This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) This spring marks 50 years since sanitation workers in Memphis went on strike, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Mountaintop” speech and his subsequent...
News Article | January 1, 2018
APWU Communications Dept. Wins ILCA Awards
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) President Mark Dimondstein was awarded third place for the International Labor Communication Association's (ILCA) Saul Miller Writing Award for Collective Bargaining for his July-August 2016 Amer...
News Article | January 1, 2018
‘Stand Up for Safe Jobs’ Campaign a Priority in St. Paul
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Every worker has the right to a safe workplace. Most APWU members know first-hand what can happen if proper safety procedures are not followed by management. The simple truth is: If postal worke...
News Article | January 1, 2018
APWU Fights Changes to PS-Form 3971
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman Happy New Year! I hope this finds you having had a wonderful holiday season, spending time with your families and friends, and having had some joy...
News Article | January 1, 2018
Welcome to the APWU Health Plan
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Health Plan Director John Marcotte Another Open Season has come and gone, and I would like to welcome our new members to the APWU Health Plan family! Thanks to our many long-time members for t...
News Article | January 1, 2018
Inaugural Legislative Conference Builds Political, Union & Community Strength
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Sondra Cosgrove, president of the Nevada League of Women Voters, speaking during the general session panel presentation. Also pictured are (l–r) Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard; L...
News Article | January 1, 2018
It’s That Time Again
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell Each year, this department seeks to assist local officers in performing the administrative duties they were elected to do. All the listed chores are essential t...
News Article | January 1, 2018
Spousal Survivor Benefits
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor We begin a new year with a subject that has generated numerous questions: Spousal Survivor Benefits.
News Article | January 1, 2018
Claim Privacy
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Human Relations Director Sue Carney It is important for employees who have been injured on the job to know their rights regarding claim privacy. Despite being the employing agency, the United...
News Article | January 1, 2018
Stopping Workplace Harassment
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson Employees have the right to work in an environment free of harassment or intimidation. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines...
News Article | January 1, 2018
As Wildfires Blaze Across California, Postal Workers Stand Together to Get the Job Done
Wildfires burned across California for days. Photo courtesy of Army National Guard/Capt. Will Martin Flickr/CC (This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Devastating natural disasters struck the U.S. again. Thousands of people were affect...
News Article | January 1, 2018
Active or Retiree? Play an Important Role in 2018!
This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) San Fernando Valley Area Local Legislative Director and Retiree Yoggi Riley at a Stop Staples protest. By Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy As we go into the New Year, I’d like to remind our...
News Article | January 1, 2018
My Health eVet
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) My Health eVet (MHV) is an award winning, comprehensive website provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It offers veterans, active duty service members, their dependents and caregive...