APWU: Arbitrator Sharnoff Issues National-Level Award on ADUS Craft Jurisdiction

September 9, 2022 On September 1, 2022 Arbitrator Joseph M. Sharnoff issued his latest national-level RI-399 award, this one concerning the Automated Delivery Unit Sorter (ADUS). The ADUS award was the last in a series of four RI-399 craft jurisdiction awards that the APWU, NPMHU (Mail Handlers Union) and the Postal Service had presented at…

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APWU: Leave Entry via eRMS Directive in Violation of Lead Clerk and TACS 2018 Settlement Agreement

From: Lamont Brooks <lbrooks@apwu.org> Date: September 1, 2022 Subject: USPS LR RESPONSE to APWU. Fwd: [EXTERNAL] HQ Unilateral 8/11/22 Leave Entry via eRMS Directive in Violation of the Lead Clerk and TACS 9/5/2018 Settlement Agreement Please disseminate to the field. The 9/5/2018 and related documents are still controlling. I will send out that TACS guidance…

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APWU: Ten Sites Identified for Initial Conversion into Sorting and Delivery Centers

From: Lamont Brooks <lbrooks@apwu.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Subject: Fwd: Notification GCCC20220274 Ten Sites Identified for Initial Conversion into Sorting and Delivery Centers We just received the following notification to APWU President Mark Dimondstein and are in the process of making a Request for Informations based on the subject matter. Director of Industrial Relation,…

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USPS OIG Report: Free Matter for the Blind

Background Free Matter for the Blind or Other Physically Handicapped Persons (Free Matter) is a legally mandated program that allows eligible participants to receive and send mail for free. Mail that qualifies as Free Matter includes large-type (14-point or larger) documents, braille, audio recordings, and talking book players. When Free Matter is mailed domestically, it…

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Experience Matters – Re-elect Sonia Canchola, NBA Clerk “A” San Francisco Region

I am humbly asking for you to support my Re-Election to the NBA Clerk “A” San Francisco Region. I have the experience, knowledge, and integrity for the job. I have trained with National Officers at National Conventions and All Craft Conferences and state and local level as well. I have the direct line and access…

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Elect Charquita Rainey as San Francisco Region Clerk Division NBA “A”

Sorry, I’m late, I had work to do. Hello all, it is that time again to put my best foot forward and solicit your support to drive the vote and back my campaign. I learned earlier on my ABC’s (#Always Be Campaigning!).  Our campaign shows in the work we do daily, and how we treat…

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APWU: Article 19 National Dispute on USPS Proposal to Create a SSA (Government Services) PS-06

From: Lamont Brooks <lbrooks@apwu.org> Date: June 24, 2022 Subject: FW: Article 19 National Dispute on USPS Proposal to Create a SSA (Government Services) PS-06 Standard Position Description and Qualification Standard Please disseminate to the field. In union solidarity, the struggle continues. Lamont Brooks Director Clerk Division APWU, AFL-CIO From: Lamont Brooks <lbrooks@apwu.org> Sent: Friday, June…

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