APWU Coord. Gonzalez discusses National Day of Action on Rick Smith Show

May 14, 2015 Omar Gonzalez, Western Region Coordinator for the American Postal Workers Union joins Rick to talk about their National Day of Action to raise awareness to the privatization scheme. Source: The Rick Smith Show » Blog Archive » #0514Action: American Postal Workers Union Holds Day of Action Protesting the Privatization of the USPS

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APWU: For the Latest Info, Call the Contract Hotline

Web News Article #: 106-2015 05/16/2015 – To stay informed of developments at the bargaining table as the expiration of the contract between the APWU and USPS approaches, union members are invited to call a telephone hotline. The first update will be available on Saturday, May 16, at 6 p.m. To listen to the message,…

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APWU Members Urged to Wear Union Gear on Wednesday, May 20

05/16/2015 – On May 20 – the day our contract expires – show solidarity by wearing APWU-themed gear to work. That’s the message from APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “I urge you to wear a union T-shirt, cap, button or sticker. If you can’t get your hands on an APWU item, please wear blue,” he said….

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Free mail for troops in operations in Iraq, Baltics

By Jim Tice – May 15, 2015 Free mail has been authorized for U.S. service members and Defense Department civilians serving in support of operations Atlantic Resolve in the Baltic states and Inherent Resolve in Iraq. Under a policy announced May 15 by Army Postal Programs, free mail of 13 ounces or less can be…

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USPS: Mgmt’s new eight-week course goes beyond traditional training

Postal Service managers are strengthening their leadership skills through a new program that goes beyond traditional training courses. The eight-week Management Essentials course is required for new managers in processing, maintenance and customer service operations. USPS introduced the program earlier this year, part of a broader effort to provide employees with more professional development opportunities….

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USPS: Package business continues growing, ‘NBR’ reports (video)

The Postal Service’s fast-growing package business is winning customers of all stripes, “Nightly Business Report” told viewers this week. Residential customers are applauding the organization’s efforts to offer new delivery options, while more business customers are turning to USPS to ship their products, the TV newsmagazine reported. “Packages are our future. They’re just continuing to…

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