Web News Article #: 32-2018 03/23/2018 – On March 22, The Postal Service Reform Act of 2018 (S. 2629) was introduced in the U.S. Senate. The APWU recognizes the efforts of the four bi-partisan Senators who worked to craft and co-sponsor the proposed legislation – Tom Carper (D-DE), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) and…
LAS VEGAS, March 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trustifi announced today the national launch of its secure email platform, including a highly sought-after feature, Trustifi Postmarked Email®, which acts as a federally approved digital substitute to the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) certified mail. In addition to date/time and geo-based location tracking, the service offers several…
Web News Article #: 30-2018 03/22/2018 – The APWU Arbitration Advocacy Training program will be Sunday, June 3 – Sunday, June 10. It is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of the techniques needed to effectively prepare a case for arbitration. Participants should plan to arrive at the hotel, Hilton Hotel & Meeting Center, 100…
To assist local and state organizations with developing strong grassroots organizing and activism in support of the APWU’s upcoming contract negotiation fight, President Mark Dimondstein appointed the following Contract Action Team (CAT) Liaisons: Janalee Banks – Provo (UT) Local; Arrion Brown – Nation’s Capital Southern Maryland Areal Local; James Donohoe – Boston Metro Area Local;…
Web News Article #: 29-2018 03/20/2018 – The APWU condemns the vicious and criminal bombings in Austin, TX aimed at injuring and killing innocent human beings. At this point in time, none of the packages have been mailed through the United States Postal Service. Nevertheless, our members are rightfully, and deeply, concerned for their own…
I am looking for information concerning procurement duties of non-maintenance supplies being assigned to the Maintenance craft in lieu of the clerk craft. I am trying to find precedent setting language and/or real examples of positions with these duties in the clerk craft in a station or plant setting. Would like to see copies of…
Web News Article #: 28-2018 03/16/2018 – The APWU was informed on October 26, 2017 of the Postal Service’s intent to roll out a new program called the Safety Ambassador Program. The Postal Service intends to replace the safety captain program, and any other local safety programs, with this “standardized” and nationally controlled program. The…
A U.S. Passport is Your Key to International Travel The Department of State’s Passport Services Directorate issues U.S. passports to traveling Americans. Passports are a request to foreign governments to permit you to travel, and also allow you to re-enter the United States. A passport book or card is proof of identity and U.S. citizenship….
