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News Article | April 17, 2012

Senate to Consider Postal Bill Today, April 17

The Senate is expected to consider a revised version of S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act, on Tuesday, April 17, with proceedings broadcast and Webcast live on C-SPAN.

News Article | April 16, 2012

APWU, Retiree, Sue USPS, Accounting Manager

The APWU and a retired union member filed a complaint in federal court against the Postal Service and a manager in the Accounting Service Center in Eagan MN on April 2, charging they have violated the Debt Collection Act and the due process clause of the U.S. Constitution.

Press Release | April 16, 2012

Postal Unions to Conduct Rallies And Informational Leafletting April 17

Postal Unions to Conduct Rallies And Informational Leafletting April 17

News Article | April 13, 2012

The 1,500 New Maintenance Jobs Identified

The Postal Service recently identified the 1,500 new Maintenance Craft duty assignments that will be established under the terms of the 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

News Article | April 13, 2012

April 17 Plans Move Into High Gear

Plans for April 17, Tax Day, are moving into high gear, with hundreds of locals organizing activities.

News Article | April 12, 2012

Thomas Appointed to Vacant NBA Position

Phil Thomas has been appointed to fill the Clerk Craft National Business Agent (A) position in the Wichita Region, effective April 7.

News Article | April 10, 2012

APWU Public Outreach Campaign Continues

With tax filing deadline quickly approaching, the APWU will re-air its Ever Wonder ad beginning April 11, with spots airing on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, and Headline News.

News Article | April 9, 2012

One Week Left; Local Lobbying Efforts Take Off

APWU locals and state organizations are responding enthusiastically to the call to lobby their senators during the congressional recess, which began April 2 and ends April 13.

News Article | April 5, 2012

e-Team Report, April 5, 2012

Tax Day Leafleting/Contact Your Senators Senator Sanders on The Ed Show Montana’s Senator Calls for Delay  In Shuttering of Processing Facilities More Movement Restricting Ability to Vote Sign up for the APWU E-TEAM

News Article | April 3, 2012

OSHA Affirms Whistleblower Protection For Employees Reporting Workplace Injuries

Reporting work-related injuries and illnesses is “a core employee right,” the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has pointed out, “and retaliating against a worker for reporting an injury or illness is illegal discrimination.”

News Article | March 30, 2012

Maintenance Craft PSE National Dispute Resolved

The APWU and the Postal Service settled a Step 4 grievance on March 30 regarding the use of Postal Support Employees (PSEs) in the Maintenance Craft. The settlement stipulates that PSEs will only be used in custodial positions.

News Article | March 30, 2012

Union Calls for April Actions To Save the Postal Service

The APWU is asking state and local organizations to participate in two nationwide activities in April: Lobbying your senators at their home offices during the Easter recess, and informational leafleting on Tax Day, April 17.

News Article | March 28, 2012

PMG Tells Congress: Take Postal Workers Out of Federal Healthcare Program

Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe urged lawmakers to take postal employees out of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) at a House hearing on March 27, claiming such a move would save the USPS $7 billion annually.