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News Article | February 9, 2015
Town Hall Conference Call – Feb. 17
APWU members are invited to join President Mark Dimondstein for a live Town Hall Conference Call on Feb. 17, to discuss our fight to win a good contract for union members while we fight for a vibrant, public Postal Service for the people of the country. Negotiations begin on Feb. 19. To participate...
News Article | January 13, 2015
Service Cuts Disrupt Workers’ Lives
When postal officials lowered “service standards” on Jan. 5, they didn’t just slow down America’s mail: They set in motion a process that is causing serious disruption in the lives of thousands of hard-working postal employees. As management reconfigures mail processing, they are also causing massiv...
News Article | January 5, 2015
Gearing Up and Gettin’ Down (to Business)
Negotiations for the next collective bargaining agreement (CBA) are scheduled to begin in mid-February, and the Industrial Relations Department has been busy researching material and developing strategies for contract talks.
News Article | December 23, 2014
APWU Payroll Experts Issue a Warning
When management declared an Information Technology (IT) emergency due to a breach of USPS data systems recently, more than 150 systems that USPS programmers develop and administer were taken offline so they could be patched and reconfigured. The programmers – who are APWU members – were on call all...
News Article | December 23, 2014
Standing Up and Fighting Back
On behalf of the union officers of the Northeast region, I wish you a happy New Year, filled with peace and fulfillment. Our current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires on May 20, 2015, and in recent months we have been busy preparing for negotiations for the next contract. Negotiations have bee...
News Article | December 23, 2014
We Must Make Our ‘Cause’ the People’s Cause!
The APWU is gearing up for a major battle: The fight to win a good contract for our members, while we fight for a vibrant, public Postal Service for the people of the country.
News Article | December 23, 2014
We Must Make Our ‘Cause’ the People’s Cause!
The APWU is gearing up for a major battle: The fight to win a good contract for our members, while we fight for a vibrant, public Postal Service for the people of the country. Negotiations are set to begin on Feb. 19, three months before the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires on May 20....
News Article | December 22, 2014
Much is at Stake, Much is Possible
New Year's Greeting to One and All! Your membership in the American Postal Workers Union is the foundation of our strength as we fight for workplace and social justice. I salute you, the thousands of union members and activists, for your contributions to the well-being of all postal workers – active...
News Article | October 14, 2014
Managing the Grievance Backlog
It’s been just about a year since I took office. Wow, how time flies! Since taking office, I have instituted a very aggressive arbitration schedule based on my belief that disputes at the national level must be resolved to bring closure and provide guidance to union leaders and members in the field....
News Article | October 14, 2014
One Year In: Looking Back, Looking Forward
It has been an exciting first year as your president. I am as honored today as I was the day I took office. I appreciate the help, insight and activism of so many members, local and state leaders, and national officers across the country. Together, we have made real advances in very difficult times....
News Article | October 14, 2014
The Postal Service’s Union-Busting Law Firm
With negotiations for a new contract set to begin on Feb. 19, 2015, it’s worth noting that in the past, when talks have ended in arbitration, the USPS has used the anti-union law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius to represent management’s interests. The firm, which has more than 1,400 attorneys in 25 off...
News Article | October 14, 2014
Wanting Something vs. Getting It
It’s no secret that having more dues paying members makes locals stronger, but the benefits are more than financial. New members mean greater solidarity, more camaraderie and a larger talent pool. Our union provides fairness in the workplace, healthcare that puts families first, security for the inj...
News Article | September 22, 2014
APWU Wins Major Victory on Staffing ‘POStPlan’ Offices
The APWU has won a major victory on staffing in post offices affected by the “POStPlan” – a victory that will result in the creation of at least 9,000 new Clerk Craft jobs within 90 days. In a ruling dated Sept. 5, Arbitrator Stephen B. Goldberg concluded that jobs in four- and six-hour post offices...
News Article | September 22, 2014
APWU Wins Major Victory on Staffing in ‘POStPlan’ Offices
The APWU has won a major victory on staffing in post offices affected by the “POStPlan” – a victory that will result in the creation of at least 9,000 new Clerk Craft jobs within 90 days. In a ruling dated Sept. 5, Arbitrator Stephen B. Goldberg concluded that jobs in four- and six-hour post offices...
News Article | September 15, 2014
Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee Appointed
With contract negotiations set to begin early next year, APWU President Mark Dimondstein has announced the names of union members who will serve on the Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee. In accordance with the APWU Constitution, each member of the National Executive Board names one person...