Background In November 2015, the U.S. Postal Service’s Office of Government Relations sent us a Congressional request regarding complaints with mail delivery and customer service operations at the Austin-McNeil Station, one of 14 Postal Service stations in Austin, TX. Customers complained about inaccurate and untimely mail delivery and unprofessional conduct at the facility. The Austin-McNeil…
This management alert responds to a request from Representative Mario Diaz-Balart’s office on behalf of Broward County, FL, to review the disposal process for the U.S. Postal Service’s Pembroke Pines Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC). The alert addresses the bid negotiation process related to the sale of the Pembroke Pines P&DC. Summary The Postal Service…
Web News Article #: 151-2016 07/23/2016 – The new contract between the APWU and USPS can now be viewed online. Click here to view the text. The 2015-2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement is the result of a decision issued by Arbitrator Stephen B. Goldberg on July 8. A printed copy will be mailed to APWU members…
By Katie Smith – July 22, 2016 SYCAMORE – The city’s police chief testified Friday that upon being pulled over, a federal postal inspector suspected of hiring a prostitute at a Sycamore spa showed officers his government credentials and asked for a “professional courtesy.” Dean Kowalefski, 51, of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, was charged in June…
As we wind our way through this current election cycle, I am surprised to see little or no discussion surrounding what I perceive to be the most controversial issue during this election. I have read all the candidates articles, both in the APWU magazine and on the APWU website, visited several candidates’ websites, and spoke…
These APWU Members, Stewards and Officers have Joined the Journey for a strong Vice President. See more at http://www.jeffkehlertvp2016.com: Robert D. Kessler, National Business Agent – St. Louis Region Scott Hoffman, President – Boston Metro Area Local Dominick Lombardi, President – Wilmington DE/Malcolm T. Smith Area Local Greg Dixon, Motor Vehicle Craft Director – Florida…
As local and state president for many years I am uniquely qualified to address all of the issues affecting our members. As a National Officer I will represent all crafts when our rights are denied. Effective communication with all locals is our pathway to success. We must engage in regular interaction with each other to…
Web News Article #: 150-2016 07/22/2016 – According to information provided by the Postal Service, the new pay rates under the new APWU-USPS contract will begin on Aug. 6 (Pay Period 17) and will be reflected in paychecks dated Aug. 26, APWU President Mark Dimondstein has announced. Retroactive pay for the period from Nov. 14,…
