APWU: Update on RI-399 Monetary Settlement Distribution

03/02/2019 – As previously reported, in 2018 the APWU, the National Postal Mail Handlers’ Union (NPMHU), and the USPS reached a tripartite agreement updating the RI-399 work jurisdiction process. As part of the agreement on the update to the RI-399 process, all pending RI-399 grievances filed prior to September 1, 2017, were administratively closed with…

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NJ State Postal Workers Union 47th Annual Convention

The convention will be held at Bally’s Atlantic City from June 11 through June 14, 2018. New Jersey State Postal Workers Union will also host Contract Campaign and Legislative Training in conjunction with their State Convention. Clerk Craft Director Clint Burelson will be honored as NJ State Leader of the Year. National Officers Attending State…

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APWU: MOU Designates Official Start Day for Newly Hired PSE Clerks

Web News Article #: 4-2018 01/09/2018 – On Jan. 5, the APWU and USPS signed a Memorandum of Understanding Re: Clerk Craft PSE Hiring and One Day Break. The new MOU designates Saturday, the first day of the pay period, as the hire date of all Clerk Craft Postal Support Employees (PSEs). “The MOU accomplishes…

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APWU: $56 Million Settlement Deadline is Friday, April 29

Web News Article #: 90-2016 04/27/2016 – Clerk Craft Director Clint Burelson is reminding union members that Friday, April 29, is an important deadline for employees who are eligible for a portion of the $56 million settlement of grievances protesting managerial personnel performing craft work in small offices. Employees whose names did not appear on…

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Canchola Appointed to APWU Clerk NBA Vacancy

Web News Article #: 063-2016 03/23/2016 – Sonia Canchola has been appointed to fill the vacant San Francisco Region Clerk Craft National Business Agent position, effective March 21. She fills the vacancy that was created by the death of Gilbert Ybarra, who passed away in October 2014 after a motorcycle accident. Canchola served as president…

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APWU: Clerk Craft, Postal Service Settle Four Disputes

Web News Article #: 019-2016 02/12/2016 – The Clerk Craft recently settled four disputes as part of a pre-arbitration review process that was agreed upon by APWU President Mark Dimondstein and the Postal Service, Clerk Craft Director Clint Burelson has announced. Clerk Craft Assistant Director Lamont Brooks negotiated the settlements. “The settlements should reduce tension…

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APWU: Update on $56 Million Settlement

Web News Article #: 014-2016 02/01/2016 – Information provided by the Postal Service reveals numerous management errors in the initial payment of a $56 million settlement to employees in small offices, Clerk Craft Director Clint Burelson has announced. Following discussions between the union and management, the Postal Service wrote in a Jan. 29 email, “We…

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APWU: Initial Payments of $56 Million Settlement Disbursed

Web News Article #: 008-2016 01/15/2016 – The Postal Service has informed the APWU that initial payments of a $56 million grievance settlement were included in paychecks dated Jan. 15, reports Clerk Craft Director Clint Burelson. Eligible retirees have been receiving their settlements and that process should be completed with the last of the retirees…

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