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News Article | May 31, 2013
More Ricin News
UPDATE: In a Stand-Up Talk to employees on May 30, the USPS said, “A third suspicious letter — this one addressed to the President of the United States and showing characteristics similar to the two letters found earlier this week — has been identified, isolated and sent to a laboratory for testing...
News Article | May 30, 2013
Ricin Update
News Article | May 29, 2013
Suspicous Letters to NYC, DC Were Postmarked in Shreveport LA
Two suspicious letters, one to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and another to an address in Washington DC, are being tested for ricin, the Postal Service has notified the APWU. Both letters were postmarked in Shreveport LA on May 20. The Washington DC letter indicated the presence of ricin in preli...
Press Release | May 28, 2013
Federal Government Loots USPS; Nobody Seems to Notice
Federal Government Loots USPS; Nobody Seems to Notice
News Article | May 28, 2013
Federal Government Loots USPS; Nobody Seems to Notice
When Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew told Congress last week of plans to take money from two federal employee retirement funds to avoid defaulting on the national debt, there was hardly a peep. No outrage. No dismay. Not even a question.
News Article | May 24, 2013
PSE Overtime Rates to Increase, Retroactive Pay Adjustments to Be Made
The Postal Service method of calculating overtime rates for PSEs violates the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Department of Labor has found. The Postal Service has based overtime pay, which is paid at one-and-a-half times an employee’s hourly rate, on the wrong rate, the department concluded.
News Article | May 23, 2013
On Memorial Day, Honor Those Who Sacrificed So Much
As Memorial Day approaches, the APWU reminds union members to honor the extraordinary men and women of the Armed Forces who have sacrificed so much in service to our nation.
News Article | May 22, 2013
Oklahoma Tornado Takes Life of APWU Member
The tornado that killed 24 people in Moore OK has claimed the life of Richard L. Jones, a Tour 3 Clerk who was a member of the Oklahoma City Area Local. Jones worked at the mail processing facility, where he was well-liked by his co-workers.
News Article | May 20, 2013
Stop Accelerating Consolidation of Mail Processing
Forty-seven members of Congress have signed a letter to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe urging him to stand by his commitment to keep more than 70 mail processing facilities open until next spring.
News Article | May 20, 2013
Congressional Support Growing For Postal Service Protection Act
Since the beginning of May, 18 more U.S. representatives and five more senators have become co-sponsors of the Postal Service Protection Act (H.R. 630/S. 316), a bill that would help solve the USPS financial crisis without hurting workers or downgrading mail service.
News Article | May 16, 2013
First Installment of Retirement Incentive Due May 24
APWU President Cliff Guffey is congratulating APWU retirees and other former employees who will soon receive the first installment of the $15,000 incentive the APWU negotiated last year. The first payment of $10,000 (minus applicable taxes and withholdings) will be available on May 24, 2013. The sec...
News Article | May 15, 2013
St. Louis Retirees Celebrate Older Americans Month
Approximately 250 APWU retirees celebrated Older Americans Month in St. Louis on May 10. “Our retirees were not only happy to begin a new chapter of their lives, they were also fired up and ready to stop post office closings, protect service standards, and support legislation that would stop cuts to...
News Article | May 15, 2013
Another Ricin Incident Hits Spokane
Preliminary lab tests indicated the presence of ricin on two suspicious letters in Spokane WA, the Postal Service told the APWU on May 15. The letters are being analyzed and tested further for hazardous material, according to a Mandatory Stand-Up Talk management presented to workers.
News Article | May 14, 2013
Guffey Addresses Alliance for Retired Americans
APWU President Cliff Guffey asked leaders of the Alliance for Retired Americans to encourage members of Congress to support the Postal Service Protection Act (S. 316 in the Senate and H.R. 630 in the House) when they met with U.S. senators and representatives on May 10. Guffey addressed the organiza...
News Article | May 13, 2013
Legislative Director Myke Reid Retires, Gary Kloepfer Takes Legislative Reins
Myke Reid retired effective May 13, ending an illustrious career as the APWU’s Legislative and Political Director