Oshkosh Class Action Grievance Settlement creates Custodial jobs, protects BEM jobs

August 18, 2023 “The parties agree that the current staffing at the Oshkosh Carrier Annex will be shifted back to the Oshkosh P&DC. Meaning that the PS4852 (Oshkosh Annex custodial staffing) will simply now fall under the Maintenance manager. This is the way it once was, both parties agree that it’s more efficient and easier…

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USPS OIG Report: Repair and Maintenance of Package Sorting Machines at Delivery Units

Background In November 2014, the Postal Service deployed the Automated Delivery Unit Sorter (ADUS), which automated the sorting of smaller packages in delivery units and small processing and distribution centers. Further, in 2021, as part of the 10-year Delivering for America Plan, the Postal Service kept its commitment to accelerate investments in new package sorting equipment to…

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Subcontracting Cleaning Services MOU Step 1 Settlement a win for APWU in Kaukauna, WI!

The Parties agree that the subcontracting cleaning services MOU states “cleaning services may be utilized” the undersigned parties agree that it does not say “Must” be used. The parties recognize the Bona Fide need to have a clean facility on a daily basis for the safety and health of the employees. To that end and…

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Maintenance Community Toolbox Sabotage

I tried to send the following comment to the APWU email address given on the website, but it was rejected: I have many serious concerns about the Community Toolbox program that I believe is a deliberate attempt to sabotage the USPS from within. I have been a maintenance craft employee at the Atlanta P&DC since…

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APWU: USPS plans to implement Community Toolbox Pod initiative

By Idowu Balogun – May 24, 2023 The Postal Service has now chosen to disrupt and inconvenience the work lives of our mechanics and technicians with a new Community Toolbox Pod initiative. On Feb. 7, 2023, the Postal Service notified the APWU of their plans to standardize the workroom floor maintenance work areas and reduce…

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