The San Diego mail processing clerk who was recently honored by a publication for people with disabilities has a new best friend. Garfunkel, a yellow Labrador, guides Frank Facio, who is blind. The dog helps Facio perform his duties, including working on the delivery barcode sorting machines. âMe wanting to go on the workroom floor…
APWU Web News Article – July 10, 2019 Regional designees of the Young Members Committee met in Washington, D.C. this week. The designees discussed how to bridge the gap between seasoned, new and young members to drive the union forward. “APWU young workers, it’s your time to shine and carry the torch for the generations…
APWU Web News Article – July 10, 2019 Robert C. Pritchard, former Director of Motor Vehicle Service, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was born May 2, 1949. At the time of his APWU retirement, May 10, 2013, Brother Pritchard was the longest serving craft director in APWU history with 17 years. Robert âBobâ…
Is there an updated list of vacancies within the Postal Service? I am looking to take the proper steps to potentially transfer to another office, but I’m not sure how to do so. If anyone has any insight or updated information on the matter at hand please extend any to me if possible. First Name:…
Via APWU Western Region Coordinator Omar M. Gonzalez: PMG & BoG Plan To Cut Jobs & Benefits Fight Over Contract Leaps Forward Forced Agency Merger Could Affect Health Benefits and Retirement Skewed Data Hurts Workers Day of Mourning Admin Leave Deadline Nears âWhere Is My Grievance?â Rights Of Newly Converted PSEs Whatâs Hot In Safety?…
Sisters and Brothers, I am respectfully asking for your vote and support to be your next Health Plan Director, as well as your support of the Fighting 4U Team. I will work hard to maintain the great benefits we have currently, and have many ideas for achievable additions and improvements. Free and reduced gym memberships…
2019 OLMS Civil Enforcement Actions (updated 7-1-19) On June 17, 2019, in the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, the Department filed suit against American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 230 (located in Manchester, N.H.). The lawsuit seeks to nullify the unionâs March 2, 2019 election of the offices of president,…
In February 2019, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a union request for a health hazard evaluation (HHE) at a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) facility located at 1025 West 20th Street in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The union was concerned that several employees had been diagnosed with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) cellulitis. The…
