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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
News Article | May 7, 2013
War in Afghanistan Takes the Life of Son of APWU Member
The War in Afghanistan touched the APWU family on April 27, when Capt. Reid K. Nishizuka, 30, was killed in a plane crash near the Kandahar Airfield. Capt. Nishizuka, of Kailua, HI, was the son of Norene Nishizuka, who is a Clerk in Henderson, NV. She is a member of the Las Vegas Area Local.
News Article | May 6, 2013
Save the Postal Service!
The APWU is asking union members and supporters to sign an online petition urging the White House to Save the Postal Service and Save American Jobs by supporting the Postal Service Protection Act (H.R. 630 in the House and S. 316 in the Senate).
News Article | May 2, 2013
Eight More U.S. Reps. Co-sponsor Postal Service Protection Act
In the past week, eight more members of the U.S. House of Representatives became co-sponsors of the Postal Service Protection Act (H.R. 630), a bill that would help solve the USPS financial crisis without hurting workers or mail service.
News Article | May 1, 2013
New Computer Program Will Help Win Good Jobs
A new APWU computer program that tracks employees’ work hours will help local unions fight for jobs with better schedules, address excessing issues and retreat rights, and identify part-time flexible hours that justify full-time jobs.
News Article | May 1, 2013
APWU Website ‘De-Links’ Local Websites During Union Election Period
News Article | May 1, 2013
Union Challenges POStPlan, Demands Jobs
The APWU challenged management’s “POStPlan” at an arbitration hearing that began on May 1. The union charged that the plan, which resulted in a drastic reduction in the hours of operation at thousands of post offices, also deprives the APWU members of thousands of jobs, in violation of the 2010-2015...
News Article | April 30, 2013
‘Dust Bowl Troubadour’ Sang for Unions, Justice
For more than a century, labor musicians have lifted spirits and helped build solidarity on union picket lines. But most Americans seldom heard labor’s voice — until one prolific entertainer helped popularize songs about the plight of everyday workers. Although he is mostly remembered as the man who...
News Article | April 28, 2013
MVS Director Pritchard to Retire; Foster to Become Craft Director
Bob Pritchard has announced he will retire May 10, ending a run of more than 17 years as director of the Motor Vehicle Craft.
News Article | April 26, 2013
e-Team Report, April 26, 2013
Postal Service Protection Act Gains Support in Congress Sign the Petition to Save the Postal Service Obama Announces Nominee for USPS Board of Governors Sen. Carper Expresses Hope for Postal Legislation on Obama’s Desk by July 4th Email Pioneer Says the United States Postal Service Must Survive
News Article | April 26, 2013
Sign the Petition to Save the Postal Service
The APWU is asking union members and supporters to sign an online petition urging the White House to Save the Postal Service and Save American Jobs by supporting the Postal Service Protection Act (H.R. 630 in the House / S. 316 in the Senate).
News Article | April 25, 2013
AFL-CIO, Union Plus Offer ‘Dreams of Jobs and Freedom’ Scholarships
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, during which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech, the AFL-CIO and Union Plus are offering scholarships to help graduating high school seniors attend college.
News Article | April 25, 2013
Postal Service Protection Act Gains Support in Congress
Legislation to restore financial health to the U.S. Postal Service has gained more support in Congress, thanks in large part to the efforts of APWU members who have contacted lawmakers.
News Article | April 23, 2013
Ricin Suspect Released, New ‘Alleged’ Incident Reported
The suspect in the ricin case was released on April 23, and the Justice Department is moving to drop charges against him, according to published reports. Paul Kevin Curtis was charged on April 17 with sending tainted letters to President Obama, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) and a Mississippi judge, but n...