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News Article | August 4, 2015
The Fight for the Right to Vote Rages On
On Aug. 6, the APWU will join with others across the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and rededicate ourselves to the fight to protect the right to vote. APWU President Mark Dimondstein is urging locals and state organizations to participate in a National Day of A...
News Article | August 3, 2015
480-481 Area Local’s March Gets Horns Honking
APWU supporters hold an informational picket outside the Hazel Park Post Office on July 31. The horns were honking in front of the Hazel Park [MI] Post Office on July 31, as motorists showed their support for Good Postal Service! Good Jobs! Good Contract! Members of the 480-481 Area Local held an...
News Article | August 3, 2015
Were You Affected by OPM’s Data Breach?
Retirees who are unsure about whether they were affected by the OPM data breach involving names, birth dates, addresses, and Social Security numbers can call 844-777-2743 to find out, reports APWU Retirees Department Director Judy Beard. An advisor will assist with inquiries and can help those who w...
News Article | August 3, 2015
e-Team Report, July 31, 2015
Does Your Representative Co-Sponsor H.Res.54?It’s Time to Schedule a Meeting over August Recess A growing number of U.S. Representatives are expressing their opposition to the Postal Service’s mail slowdown by co-sponsoring H.Res.54 (House Resolution 54). This nonbinding resolution, introduced by Re...
News Article | July 31, 2015
In Honor of Medicare’s 50th Anniversary, Alliance Members Hold Celebrations Nationwide
Retirees and allies around the country participated in more than 100 Medicare events celebrating 50 years of guaranteed health coverage for seniors this week. In Washington, DC, the Alliance for Retired Americans participated in a celebratory press conference with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelos...
News Article | July 31, 2015
Houston Area Local Keeps Postcard Campaign Rolling
Members of the Houston Area Local collected hundreds of signatures on “I Stand with Postal Workers” postcards at the 52nd National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta last week.
News Article | July 30, 2015
OSHA Slams Postal Service with Five Citations, $16,000 in Fines
After an onsite inspection, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) slammed the Postal Service with five citations for violating safety standards at a post office located in Kent, WA, on July 1. OSHA also imposed a total of $16,000 in fines.
News Article | July 30, 2015
Happy 50th Birthday, Medicare!
Retirees Director Judy Beard speaking at the rally at the Capitol. At 87 events in 37 states on July 30, unions, seniors, medical professionals and others held special celebrations in honor of Medicare’s 50th birthday. “Today’s 50th anniversary of Medicare is not just a moment, it is a movement. We...
News Article | July 28, 2015
Locals Celebrate ‘Postal Heritage Day’
In Washington, DC: Assistant Clerk Craft Director Lynn Pallas-Barber, Nations' Capital Southern Maryland Local President Dena Briscoe, a clerk from the Dorothy Height Post Office, President Mark Dimondstein and Vice President Debby Szeredy. A number of locals joined in with others in wishing the Po...
News Article | July 27, 2015
Celebrating an Important 50th Anniversary
On July 30 – the 50th anniversary of Medicare – APWU members will join with others across the country to celebrate the program that has helped more than 53 million seniors and disabled Americans obtain healthcare. To find an event in your area, visit www.medicare50th.org/#!/events or www.medicaretur...
Press Release | July 26, 2015
President Obama Proclaims July 26th ‘Postal Heritage Day’ Marking 240th Anniversary of U.S. Postal Service
Agency is One Year Older than the United States; Postal Workers Recognized as ‘Most Trusted’ Government Employees
News Article | July 24, 2015
Union Gear Day Still Going Strong!
Members of the Cleveland Ohio Area Local wear their solidarity on their sleeve on Thursday, July 16. Click here for more photos.
News Article | July 21, 2015
APWU, USPS Reach Settlement On PSE Fingerprint Compensation, Costs
The APWU and the Postal Service signed an agreement on July 15, 2015, that will compensate Postal Support Employees (PSEs) for the time they spent and costs they incurred to obtain fingerprints for background investigations that were required for their conversion to career status, Industrial Relatio...
News Article | July 17, 2015
Photos, Action Session Materials Now Available for 2015 National Legislative Conference
If you missed last week’s National Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, or if you want to see more about it, visit the Alliance online! You can access photos from the event as well as the action session presentations on our conference web page. In addition to hearing from dynamic speakers from...
News Article | July 15, 2015
Senators Introduce Rural Postal Bill
The Rural Postal Act of 2015, introduced by Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) on July 9, aims to improve mail service by restoring stronger service standards and placing a two-year moratorium on the closure of additional mail processing plants. It also would make the requirement for six-day mail delivery p...