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News Article | April 27, 2026
Intermediate Travel for Training Settlement
This settlement (case #H0C-NAC 19002) reinstates the language of Section 716.123 of the ELM that existed prior to 1991, which permits intermediate travel (for employees on an extended duty assignment) to a location other than the employee's permanent duty station when authorized in advance by the em...
News Article | April 27, 2026
Activate Your List Protect Your Right to Vote
In the January-February issue of this magazine, I asked readers to make a list of contacts who will serve as a support network for the midterm elections. Now that you have your list together, it’s time to put it into action.
News Article | April 27, 2026
Operation Care Package
Care packages provide warm messages and familiarities from home. Packages are sent to servicemen and women serving in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Recipients include members of all branches of the military, from everywhere in the US. We also forward care packages to APWU members or their loved...
News Article | April 27, 2026
Leyman Lift Gate Problems
Survey for Locals about problems with International and Freightliner trucks
News Article | April 27, 2026
A Take on TSP Accounts
Retired postal workers who voluntarily contributed to a TSP while employed did so to accumulate tax-deferred savings: During retirement, there is no federal income tax on these savings as long as account-holders comply with TSP Withdrawal Rules.
News Article | April 27, 2026
Up Next: Preparing for Local Negotiations
The 2010-2015 collective bargaining agreement has been ratified by the membership, and it is now time to move to the enforcement phase of our new contract. This agreement has many sweeping changes, and there is much work to do.
News Article | April 27, 2026
USPS Revises Standard Operating Procedures for Handling Hazardous Materials
The Postal Service has revised its Standard Operating Procedures for the Handling of Hazardous Materials.
News Article | April 27, 2026
PTR Compliance Reports
PTR Compliance Reports are provided to the union on an Accounting Period basis to determine compliance with Article 7.3.D of the 2006 National Agreement, which states that the number of part-time regular employees who may be employed shall not exceed 2.5% of the total number of career employees cove...
News Article | April 27, 2026
Dispute: Non-Traditional Full-Time Assignments in Function 5 and Function 7
This Step 4 dispute protests Postal Service instructions to the field authorizing the creation of Non-Traditional Full-Time (NTFT) assignments in Finance (Function 5) and in Bulk Mail (Function 7).
News Article | April 27, 2026
e-Team Report, July 7, 2012
Check Your Mail! Mitt Romney and the Postal Service Frankly Speaking Businesses Feeling the Impact of Declining Service
News Article | April 27, 2026
Summary of Regulations Governing COPA Solicitations
Summary of Regulations Governing COPA Solicitations
News Article | April 27, 2026
PMG’s Credibility In Doubt Again
At Senate hearings in September on proposed postal legislation, "Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe made several statements that once again call his credibility into question," notes APWU Executive Vice President Greg Bell in an article for the union's magazine.
News Article | April 27, 2026
Waste Management
In the January-February issue, the regional coordinator’s article addressed the Postmaster General’s DRIVE (Delivering, Results, Innovation, Value, and Efficiency) program and what management was planning for you — including more consolidations, post office centralizations, duty assignment adjustmen...
News Article | April 27, 2026
Contract Manual Helps Resolve Grievances
News Article | April 27, 2026
Reviews Can Lead to Upgrades
Veterans who believe they received an inaccurate disability rating may be eligible to have their award reviewed by the Physical Disability Board of Review. The PDBR was created to address inconsistencies in disability ratings among service branches to ensure accuracy and fairness. The board reviews...