AT ITS MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON JULY 16, WHERE MORE THAN 150 REGISTERED TO ATTEND, THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PITTSBURGH AREA RETIREE CHAPTER OF THE APWU, AFL-CIO, UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSED (WITH ONE OPPOSING VOTE FOR ONE OFFICE), THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE IN THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS: PRESIDENT – – – – – MARK DIMONDSTEIN EX. VICE…
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:…
He has a proven track record and he worked hard to build Greater Los Angeles Area Local 64! He took that same fight to the Western Region and worked just as hard for the Postal people. We need the dedication, the reputation, and the fight OMAR has to continue in his position. There is no…
Again, while I suspect no one is sitting around wondering what I think, I would like to share my thoughts about Elizabeth “Liz” Powell and this election. Does the ability to morph under three different national presidents’ count for anything? Liz has served under Burrus, Guffey and Dimondstein and has been able to change and…
It is time for our National Officers to cut to the chase. The reason the USPS is in trouble is it has been mis-managed for years. In their eagerness to slash jobs they have given away the ship to big mailers while ignoring customer needs. They only care about their high three and big pensions….
“Elections have consequences” is the now cliche we are hearing repeatedly as of late. And when it comes to elections, I stand with my brothers and sisters of the Michigan Postal Workers Union. As the Central Region Retiree APWU National Convention Delegate, I listened to my fellow Michigan delegates in voting at the 2018 Convention…
Not that anyone has been sitting around waiting for my take on APWU elections, but now that we know the candidates, here are my thoughts. I haven’t seen many specific posts as to why a candidate should or shouldn’t be supported, so here is my attempt on a few of the races. PRESIDENT Mark Dimondstein…
Brothers and Sisters, Exactly one year ago today, we all lost our Leader, a friend, and mentor to many. He served us faithfully as Maintenance Division Director for seventeen years. Steven G. Raymer was a genius, tough negotiator and a subject matter Expert of APWU contract and Handbooks. He was a focused leader, diligent to…
