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News Article | November 2, 2018
Reduce Inequality with Conversions to Career
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Clerk Division Director Clint Burelson The single most effective bang for the buck method to significantly reduce inequality at the Postal Service is to convert a Postal Support Employee (PS...
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Southern Region
News Article | November 2, 2018
Student Financial Aid Programs
(This article first appeared in the November/Decmber 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Research & Education Department Director Joyce B. Robinson As the cost of a college education continues to escalate, many parents do not have the funds or resources needed to assure their chil...
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Support Services Division
News Article | November 2, 2018
Tune in to Hear What the APWU is Doing to Fight the Sale of the Post Office
Richmond, VA Our fight to stop postal privatization will continue well after the election! We must continue to advocate for a public Postal Service and keep it from being sold off to the highest bidder. On Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. EST and 7 p.m. EST the Legislative & Political Department will host a call...
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Western Region
News Article | November 2, 2018
What Could Happen in the Lame Duck Session
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Legislative & Political Department Director Judy Beard With a new congressional session coming up, our fight is not over. We must continue to be aware of postal issues and have discussions wi...
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News Article | November 1, 2018
Eagle or Vulture?
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By President Mark Dimondstein “We won’t let the postal eagle be replaced by the vulture.” What a great response by Legislative Grassroots Coordinator Janice Kelble to the White House of Office...
Video | October 31, 2018
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Video Against Postal Privatization!
In a strong show of solidarity, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA produced a video to educate flight attendants and other workers about the importance of public services and the role of solidarity in winning our fights.
News Article | October 29, 2018
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Produces Video Against Postal Privatization!
In a strong show of solidarity, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA produced a video to educate flight attendants about the importance of public services and the role of solidarity in winning our fights. “The U.S. Postal Service mail and packages fly on our planes. The routes we fly to communit...
News Article | October 26, 2018
Canadian Postal Workers Union Started Rotating Strikes Monday
Images Courtesy of CUPW Following nearly a year of negotiations with Canada Post, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began rotating strikes across the country on Monday, Oct. 22...CUPW’s membership of 50,000 overwhelmingly authorized a strike action following a vote in September. Over the l...
News Article | October 26, 2018
Eastern Region APWU Leaders Meet with Congressional Candidate Madeleine Dean
(L-R) President Jones, President Camp, Madeleine Dean, President Casselli, and Vice President Charlie Kukulski. On Thursday, October 25, Eastern Region APWU leaders were at it again, flexing their legislative muscles. Eastern Montgomery County Pa Area Local (EMCAL) President AJ Jones, EMCAL Vice Pre...
News Article | October 26, 2018
Update on Explosive Devices in Mail
Federal authorities announced that an arrest was made in connection with the explosive devices being sent through the mail. However, an arrest does not mean the danger is over. There is still a possibility that additional pieces remain in the mail stream. APWU leadership again reminds you to be vigi...
News Article | October 24, 2018
Urgent Safety Alert
Breaking news: It has just been reported that explosive devices have been sent through the mail addressed to a number of high-profile individuals and corporate entities... We urge all our members to be alert and vigilant to protect your safety and well-being and that of your co-workers and the publi...