APWU of Florida 2017 Spring Seminar – March 22 to 24

Wednesday, March 22, 2017 – Friday, March 24, 2017 Hilton Daytona Beach Resort 100 N. Atlantic Ave Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Phone: 386-254-8200 Group Rate: $135 per night, includes complimentary parking and internet Group Code: APWU Hotel Reservations Call: 386-254-8200 Cutoff date: February 21, 2017 Check-in: 20-MAR-2017 Check-out: 24-MAR-2017 Click Here to Register Online Class…

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Statement on the 2016 APWU National Election and H.R. 756 by Jerry Stidman

Stidman: Statement on the 2016 APWU National Election I appreciated the opportunity to enter a truly democratic process. Thank you to the 6618 APWU members who voted for me. Your voice will not go unheard. First, I would like to congratulate Mark Dimondstein on the apparent election to his second term as American Postal Workers…

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APWU NPC 2017 Legislative Conference:  Washington, D.C. – March 12-14

This conference is being held in Washington, D.C. from Saturday, March 12, 2017 to Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Saturday is set aside for training, Sunday & Monday the Conference and Tuesday is for NPC Delegates to go to appointments made with their House of Representatives and/or Senators offices (please make your own meeting appointments). Source…

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NARFE: Postal Reform Legislation Update

Legislation to reform the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has been introduced early in the 115th Congress in the House. NARFE opposes the bill, H.R. 756, and is aggressively lobbying against the bill in its current form. Postal reform legislation has not yet been introduced in the Senate this Congress. Summary of H.R. 756, The Postal…

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Video: Former APWU President Guffey on Healthcare

This position expressed by Cliff Guffey in 2013 Congressional testimony is a major reason why Mark Dimondstein got elected to President of the APWU. Now it seems President Dimondstein has aligned with Guffey’s thinking. Source: Guffey on Healthcare – YouTube

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USPS posts net loss of approximately $200 million for FY 2017’s first quarter

Excluding the effects of a $1.7 billion change in its workers’ compensation liability due to fluctuations in interest rates, the Postal Service has posted a net loss of approximately $200 million for fiscal 2017’s first quarter (Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2016). USPS also reported that net income for the quarter was approximately $1.4 billion. Controllable income…

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Zero tolerance – USPS promotes safe workplaces

The Postal Service is committed to fostering a positive and safe work environment that’s free of threats, fear, and violence for all employees. To help fulfill this commitment, a Threat Assessment Team is available at headquarters and in all area and district offices to respond to threats and potential violence. Team members are trained to…

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