The APWU will air a revised version of one of its popular television ads beginning on June 25, President Cliff Guffey has announced. The ad will be broadcast through July, with spots airing on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. “Rep. Darrell Issa and GOP House leaders are trying to round up support for H.R. 2309, […]
The APWU filed a complaint with the Postal Regulatory Commission on June 12 seeking to stop the Postal Service from implementing Phase 1 of its consolidation plan, which calls for the USPS to consolidate 48 mail processing plants this summer and to lower service standards effective July 1. The USPS cannot implement the changes without […]
The APWU assailed a “modified” USPS consolidation plan at a hearing before the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) on June 7, and notified the panel that the union will file a complaint seeking to stop the Postal Service from consolidating mail processing facilities and reducing service until after the PRC issues an advisory opinion on the […]
The APWU and USPS have reached an agreement that will preserve Maintenance Craft duties for employees in the craft, Maintenance Director Steve Raymer has announced. The June 8 agreement [PDF] stipulates that opening of the DBCS-EC machine stacker panel doors to clear jams, etc. should remain the duty of the Maintenance Craft, despite the fact […]
The APWU has engaged in informal conversations with the Postal Service about financial incentives for retirements and separations, but no official offers have been made or discussed, union President Cliff Guffey reports. “We expect the Postal Service to make a formal request to negotiate over early-outs and incentives after several other outstanding issues have been […]
APWU Web News Article 68 June 4, 2012 As the first group of Postal Support Employees (PSEs) hired by the USPS approaches their one-year anniversary, employees are eager to sign-up for health insurance and have a lot of questions about how and when to do that, reports Organization Director Martha Shunn-King. In accordance with the […]
The APWU paid tribute to veterans at Rolling Thunder’s 25th Annual Ride for Freedom over Memorial Day weekend, thanks to the generous contributions of union members across the country. This year’s donations enabled the union to host its 6th annual Troop Appreciation Barbeque at the event, which is held at the National Mall in Washington, […]
APWU members should get ready for a busy summer, union President Cliff Guffey said as the unofficial start of the season got underway. “We must continue to take our message to members of Congress and the American people,” he said. Although the Senate passed a postal reform bill on April 25, the House of Representatives […]
5.25.2012 The APWU has posted a new series of Questions & Answers (PDF) outlining the union’s positions on issues relating to Lead Clerk positions. [previous news on this subject below] APWU, USPS Agree On New Lead Clerk Jobs (05/04/12) The APWU and USPS agreed to job descriptions for new Lead Clerk positions on May 4, […]
Greg Bell APWU Executive Vice President The Postal Service’s top management, including Postmaster General Donahoe, has been drawing fire from all sides in recent months, after a series of disturbing and embarrassing revelations. Criticism of postal management started mounting after the USPS filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for an advisory opinion […]