Postal workers who wish to join the APWU must complete Form 1187 (Authorization for Deduction of Dues) [Fillable PDF]. Mail the completed form to the APWU Per Capita Department, 1300 L Street, NW, Washington DC 20005. The local union and the new member should retain a copy. Source: APWU
In the early days of the parcel post, some parents took advantage of the mail in unexpected ways By Danny Lewis – June 14, 2016 One of the most overlooked, yet most significant innovations of the early 20th century might be the Post Office’s decision to start shipping large parcels and packages through the mail….
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 WASHINGTON – top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement today applauding the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for releasing a bipartisan discussion draft to make much-needed reforms to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). In September 2015, Senator Carper introduced the bipartisan…
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Project Title: Highway Contract Routes Survey Compliance Start Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Estimated Report Release Date: September 2016 The Postal Service uses Highway Contract Routes (HCRs) to transport mail between plants, post offices, or other designated points where mail is received or dispatched. HCRs are contracts with independent drivers to travel specified routes. Postal…
Web News Article #: 121-2016 06/13/2016 – The APWU has updated a brochure that dispels common misconceptions about the Postal Service. The brochure, Our U.S. Postal Service is Under Attack, tells union members and the public the truth about the Postal Service’s phony financial crisis, the threat of privatization, and the potential for expanded and…
Do you remember the days of postal cronyism? A time when postmasters and managers filled post offices with those who were connected . Getting a job wasn’t about your abilities, but about “who you knew.” You don’t remember those times? Well, neither do I. That’s because a long time ago, our union fought to abolish…
The Postal Service is switching to a new commuter benefits provider, Commuter Benefits Solutions. Through the commuter benefits program, USPS allows career employees to pay for some commuting costs using pre-tax money. The benefit can be used for public transportation, vanpools or parking. Employees who participate could save up to 40 percent on commuting costs….
