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News Article | May 20, 2014
Dimondstein Discusses Postal Finances on Radio, TV with Ed Schultz
APWU President Mark Dimondstein appeared on The Ed Schultz Radio Show and The Ed Show on MSNBC to will discuss postal finances – and how Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe seems determined to use the ginned-up crisis to justify piecemeal privatization and drastic cuts in service.
News Article | May 20, 2014
MVS Craft Questions & Answers on Filling Residual Vacancies
The APWU and USPS have agreed to a set of Questions & Answers [PDF] regarding the May 15 Step 4 settlement and March 20 agreement on the conversion of Motor Vehicle Craft Postal Support Employees (PSEs) into residual vacancies.
News Article | May 20, 2014
Dimondstein to Appear on the ‘Ed Show’ This Evening
APWU President Mark Dimondstein will appear this evening on The Ed Show, which airs on MSNBC at 5 p.m. He will discuss postal finances – and how Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe seems determined to use the ginned-up crisis to justify piecemeal privatization and drastic cuts in service.
News Article | May 19, 2014
‘Stop Staples’ Campaign Gathers Momentum
In the wake of the APWU’s National Day of Action on April 24, the Stop Staples campaign is gathering momentum. After months of stonewalling by USPS management and Staples executives, the APWU National Executive Board voted to increase the pressure on the office-supply chain by officially calling for...
News Article | May 15, 2014
Settlement Reached on Conversions in MVS
The APWU and USPS have reached a Step 4 settlement [PDF] that resolves a discrepancy between the Collective Bargaining Agreement [PDF] and Joint Contract Interpretation Manual (JCIM) [PDF] regarding the conversion of MVS Craft Postal Support Employees (PSEs) into residual vacancies, Motor Vehicle Cr...
News Article | May 15, 2014
Grievance Time Limits Extended During National Convention
The APWU has reached an agreement with the Postal Service to extend the time limits for grievances and appeals to arbitration during the weeks surrounding the APWU National Convention, Industrial Relations Director Tony D. McKinnon Sr. has announced. From July 14 to Aug. 1, 2014, time limits for fil...
News Article | May 15, 2014
The Sign on the Door Says It All
Hours have been cut at 16 post offices within a five-mile radius of the San Francisco Staples store that has a postal counter, according to information obtained by the APWU. A sign on the post office door directs customers who arrive after the new 5 p.m. closing time to other post offices – and to t...
News Article | May 14, 2014
Questions & Answers about May 23 Retirement Incentive Payment
The APWU-negotiated Retirement Incentive Agreement signed on Sept. 28, 2012, awarded eligible employees two lump-sum payments totaling $15,000. The first installment of $10,000 (minus applicable taxes) was distributed on May 24, 2013. The final installment of $5,000 (minus applicable taxes) will be...
News Article | May 12, 2014
Unauthorized Tractor Log Form Circulating
An unauthorized Tractor Log Form is being utilized in some locations, Motor Vehicle Craft officers are reporting.
News Article | May 12, 2014
Video Highlights: ‘Stop Staples’ National Day of Action
Thousands of APWU members, joined by labor and community activists, protested at Staples stores across the country on April 24, a 'Stop Staples' National Day of Action. Events were held in 56 locations in 27 states to protest the deal that established postal counters in Staples stores -- staffed by...
News Article | May 9, 2014
USPS Reports $1 Billion Operating Profit in First Half of Fiscal Year
Midway through the fiscal year, the USPS is reporting a $1 billion profit from operations, with $261 million of that amount from the second quarter. But you won’t read that in the mainstream media. Instead, you’ll hear – once again – that the Postal Service suffered losses of billions of dollars.
News Article | May 9, 2014
Look Who Dropped In!
Danny Glover, the star of "Lethal Weapon" and "The Color Purple," stopped by the union office on May 9 for an informal conversation with APWU officers about the building of a Grand Alliance to save the U.S. Postal Service.
News Article | May 9, 2014
Letter Carriers’ Food Drive
On Saturday, May 10, be sure to leave a contribution of non-perishable food at your mailbox for the 22nd Letter Carriers’ food drive. Letter Carriers will collect donations as they deliver mail. The contributions will be delivered to food banks and pantries in your community.
News Article | May 8, 2014
Help Yourself Get the Remedy, Maintenance Officers Say
Maintenance Division officers have created a questionnaire to help locals identify employees affected by a recent arbitration win.
News Article | May 8, 2014
NLRB Issues Complaint Over USPS Failure to Provide Info to APWU
In response to two charges filed by the APWU, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a complaint against the Postal Service on April 30, asserting that the USPS “has been failing and refusing to bargain collectively and in good faith,” by refusing to provide information to the union.