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News Article | March 20, 2015
Join the Post Office Lowdown!
Jim Hightower, editor of the Hightower Lowdown, will host a “Post Office Lowdown” conference call featuring APWU President Mark Dimondstein on Tuesday, March 24, at 1 p.m. EDT.
News Article | March 13, 2015
APWU President Reports on Negotiations
APWU President Mark Dimondstein presents an update for union members on contract negotiations. The bargaining report is available to APWU members only.
News Article | March 11, 2015
Locals Show Creativity, Enthusiasm in Contract Campaign
Locals across the country are involving union members in the campaign to win a good contract – and showing creativity and enthusiasm along the way.
News Article | March 9, 2015
Contract Town Hall Call – March 19; Sticker, Flyer, Poster Day – March 26
News Article | March 6, 2015
Bad Weather Doesn’t Rain on Eastern Region, Northeast Region CAT Training’s Parade
Training for the APWU contract campaign moved to the Eastern and Northeast Regions on March 4 in Atlantic City, NJ. Despite a looming snowstorm, more than 65 union leaders and activists participated.
News Article | March 2, 2015
Don’t Let Them Take Your ‘Postal Pulse’
The APWU and USPS are facing off over management’s latest scheme: The Postal Pulse, a new employee opinion survey. “The APWU vehemently opposes Postal Pulse – and any other employee opinion survey – despite management notices that say otherwise,” said President Mark Dimondstein.
News Article | March 1, 2015
A Break from Tradition
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Contract negotiations between the American Postal Workers Union and the United States Postal Service got underway on Feb. 19 in a dramatic break with tradition. Joining the APWU at the opening session...
News Article | March 1, 2015
A Grievance Procedure That Works for You
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) With contract negotiations underway, the APWU negotiating team, like you, is concerned about the future of the Postal Service and the thousands of members we represent. We are troubled by the Postal S...
News Article | March 1, 2015
A Tale of Two Post Offices
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) A battle is raging for the heart and soul of the U.S. postal service. After the American Revolution, leaders of the new government realized that the post office could play a crucial role in forging a...
News Article | March 1, 2015
Contract Negotiations Under Way
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The union’s Maintenance Craft Officers are deeply involved in negotiations for our next contract. Western Region National Business Agent (NBA) Jimmie Waldon is assisting Director Steve Raymer and Assi...
News Article | March 1, 2015
Excerise Your Precious Right to Organize
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Organizing is our union’s strength and essential to our survival. When contract negotiations take place, inevitably non-members ask questions about issues that are discussed during bargaining. That’s...
News Article | March 1, 2015
Have You Seen the Video?
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The launch of A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service featured the debut of a 2-minute video, “Our Postal Service,” featuring actor-activist Danny Glover. For Glover, it’s personal. In the...
News Article | March 1, 2015
On the Worker Floor: Stickers and More
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) As negotiations began, APWU members on the work floor expressed solidarity. Across the country members wore stickers on opening day that said, “Good Service! Good Jobs! Contract Now!” Many took “selfi...
News Article | March 1, 2015
Our Members Expect Change
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Editor's Note: Below are excerpts from President Dimondstein's opening statement at contract negotiations. The American Postal Workers Union welcomes this opportunity to represent approximately 200,00...
News Article | March 1, 2015
Say ‘No’ to Means Testing
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The services that Americans depend on are often on the chopping block. When it comes to seniors, attacks on Social Security and Medicare are just the tip of the iceberg. Who exactly is standing up for...