Information for APWU Members on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

On February 26, 2020, your APWU Regional Safety Representatives met with the Regional Coordinators, Article 14 Officers, and the Industrial Relations Director. During this meeting COVID-19 was discussed extensively. Your representatives have held ongoing conversations with the Postal Service about COVID-19. We will continue to be in discussions with the Service as the spread of…

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USPS: Explaining Hatch Act’s social media rules

The Postal Service is reminding employees that they are required to abide by the Hatch Act, including the guidelines for using social media. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Here’s a quick recap of the law: • The Hatch Act exists to keep politics out of federal workplaces. The law, passed in 1939, limits certain political activities of federal and postal…

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Article 6 Resolution for APWU 2020 National Convention

Via Bobby Donelson, President SWCAL Retiree Chapter: Attached is the Southwest Coastal Area Local Retiree Chapter Article 6 resolution on the APWU National Form. ARTICLE 6 REPRESENTATION WHEREAS, as the mothers and fathers of the American Postal Workers Union, retired members are a storehouse of knowledge, battle-tested experience, and wisdom to be utilized as a…

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