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News Article | November 3, 2010
APWU Must Fight for Our Future In Wake of Tough Congressional Elections
Elections have consequences.
News Article | November 1, 2010
The Road to Good Health
For the 2011 Open Season, the road to good health starts with the APWU Health Plan.
News Article | October 31, 2010
1913 Silk Strike United Diverse Workforce
A 1913 strike among silk industry workers in Paterson, NJ proved that laborers could stand up to the factory bosses who exploited them. The strike united men and women, immigrant and native-born, and skilled and unskilled workers, and although it was not entirely successful, it left an enduring lega...
News Article | October 28, 2010
APWU Encourages Members To Support the United Way
Union leaders are urging APWU members to support the United Way by volunteering at one of its local agencies or by making donations at work during this year’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).
News Article | October 28, 2010
And the Winners Are…
President William Burrus has announced the winners of the union’s Voter Participation Contest, which encouraged members to vote in the election of APWU national officers.
News Article | October 26, 2010
Installation of National Officers
The deadline for purchasing tickets for the Installation of Officers has been extended to Monday, Nov. 1, 2010.
News Article | October 26, 2010
Burrus Shocked, Disappointed By Retirement of PMG Potter
Responding to news of the retirement of Postmaster General John E. Potter, APWU President William Burrus issued the following statement.
News Article | October 21, 2010
APWU Election Results Certified
Official results for the APWU Election of National Officers have been tabulated by the American Arbitration Association and were certified by the APWU Election Committee on Oct. 20.
News Article | October 20, 2010
Notion that USPS Can’t Afford Unions Is a Cheap Shot at Workers
APWU President William Burrus has again refuted assertions about the financial condition of the Postal Service that appeared in a recent column in The Daily Caller: "The Postal Service Can't Afford Unions".
News Article | October 19, 2010
Second Early Out Payment Scheduled for Oct. 29
Former postal employees who retired or separated from the Postal Service in 2009 as part of the negotiated Early Out Incentive agreement are entitled to receive an additional $5,000, tentatively scheduled for Oct. 29, 2010.
News Article | October 19, 2010
Q & A Center Now Available for Retirees
Retirement decisions are among the most important — and daunting — that members can make. Now, navigating the paperwork and understanding retirement plans is easier, thanks to the APWU Q & A Center.
News Article | October 19, 2010
Two Postal Employees Found Shot to Death at TN Postal Facility
Two postal employees who were found shot to death in a post office in Henning, TN on Oct. 18 have been identified: Paula Robinson, 33, was a clerk, and Judy Spray, 58, was a rural carrier associate.
News Article | October 18, 2010
Two Postal Employees Found Shot to Death at TN Postal Facility
The APWU has been informed by USPS headquarters that two postal employees were found shot to death at a postal facility in Henning, TN, on Oct. 18.
News Article | October 18, 2010
OSHA Fines USPS For Safety Violations in Columbus, OH
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined the USPS $210,000 for willfully exposing employees to electrical safety hazards at the Columbus, OH Processing and Distribution Center (P...
News Article | October 15, 2010
APWU Offers DVDs Honoring President Burrus
To honor APWU President William Burrus for his many years of service, union members are invited to purchase commemorative DVDs celebrating Burrus’ 53-year postal career.