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News Article | August 3, 2012

House Passes Bill to Fire Tax-Delinquent Federal, Postal Workers

The House of Representatives passed a bill on July 31 that could cost federal and postal workers their jobs if they are behind in paying their federal taxes.

News Article | August 2, 2012

Update on Incentives

As we reported in June, the APWU has been engaged in informal conversations with management on financial incentives to encourage employees to leave the Postal Service.  Although no official offers have been made, discussions are continuing, APWU President Cliff Guffey has reported.  “I understand th...

News Article | August 2, 2012

Phased Retirement Approved For Postal, Federal Employees

A recent highway funding law contains a provision of special interest to postal and federal employees: The legislation authorizes federal agencies to allow full-time retirement-eligible employees to opt for “phased retirement.”

News Article | July 31, 2012

Union Settles Lawsuit on Retirees’ Debts

The APWU and a retired union member have resolved a lawsuit against the Postal Service and an Accounting Services manager for violations of the Debt Collection Act, Industrial Relations Director Mike Morris has announced.

News Article | July 31, 2012

APWU, OSHA Investigate Employee Death at Detroit NDC

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the APWU are investigating the death of APWU member Steny Wing Hoi Yu, who died July 27 from injuries sustained in work-related accident at the Detroit NDC on July 23.

Press Release | July 30, 2012

USPS Default Could Have Been Avoided

USPS Default Could Have Been Avoided

News Article | July 26, 2012

Congress’ Failure Pushes USPS to Brink of Default

The failure of House Republican leaders to take action to resolve the congressionally-manufactured USPS financial crisis has brought the Postal Service to the brink of default, APWU President Cliff Guffey is warning union members.

News Article | July 26, 2012

APWU, USPS Agree On Implementation of Das Award

The APWU and USPS have reached agreement on implementation of an arbitration award on retreat rights for Clerk Craft and Motor Vehicle Craft employees, Industrial Relations Director Mike Morris has announced. In an award issued June 29, Arbitrator Shyam Das sustained the APWU’s grievance protesting...

News Article | July 24, 2012

National Executive Board Amends Constitution To Comply with Federal Law

The National Executive Board (NEB) has amended the APWU Consitution and the APWU Health Plan Consitution to comply with provisions of the Affordable Care Act. In making the change, the NEB exercised its authority under Article 22.2 of the union’s constitution, which permits the board to act between...

News Article | July 23, 2012

APWU Establishes Fund For Colorado Shooting Victim

The shooting at an Aurora, CO, movie theater on July 20 has left many union members wondering how they can help. Alex Sullivan, the 27-year old son of APWU member Tom Sullivan, was slain in the rampage.

News Article | July 23, 2012

Updated Joint Contract Interpretation Manual Now Available

The newly updated Joint Contract Interpretation Manual (JCIM) is now available, Industrial Relations Director Mike Morris has announced. The APWU and USPS finalized the 2012 JCIM on July 13.

News Article | July 20, 2012

Shooting Tragedy Strikes APWU Family

The Colorado shooting tragedy has touched the APWU family.

News Article | July 20, 2012

21st Biennial APWU National Convention Resolutions Now Posted

Resolutions that will be considered by delegates to the APWU 21st Biennial National Convention are now posted [members only] online at www.apwu.org.

News Article | July 19, 2012

Do You Know Where Your Legislators Stand?

Lately, USPS management seems hell-bent on destroying the Postal Service — and some members of Congress have appeared eager to help. In December, however, in response to protests by postal workers, small businesses and community leaders, 22 senators persuaded the USPS to adopt a five-month moratoriu...

News Article | July 18, 2012

Guffey Blasts House Leaders

APWU President Cliff Guffey is blasting House Republican leaders for their “utter failure to solve the nation’s problems.”