The USPS may finally get the much-needed help it’s been seeking. With HR 2382 now having a majority of support in Congress, Congress has the chance to fix the harm they have created. Although HR 2382 is very vague in its description, it will eliminate the pre-funding that has crippled the USPS. By my estimation…
Looking forward to seeing each APWU National election candidate’s views on RETIREES membership, dues, convention participation, health benefits etc…. First Name: Michael Last Name: Ganino Email: magicmike118@gmail.com Union/Local: APWU – West Connecticut Office held if any: Retiree Member
Time is running short for APWU retirees who are interested in applying for temporary positions as Holiday Clerk Assistants: Online Applications are due Sept. 2, 2019. The Peak Season Exception Periods memo signed by President Mark Dimondstein and the USPS Vice President of Labor Relations in September 2015 is still in effect. Therefore, retirees will…
If you are interested in working temporarily as an Annuitant Holiday Clerk Assistant or an Annuitant Holiday Transportation Assistant, you must apply online at www.usps.com/employment. To apply click on “Search Now;” type “Annuitant Holiday” as the “keywords;” select the location; click on “Start;” then click on “Apply.” 100 Holiday Annuitant positions were posted by USPS…
“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…
Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU The APWU Election of Officers is underway. While there are numerous resident and field officers to be elected, this report will concentrate on only those running for President, since that is the most important office, and as this is written and published…
Retiree Resolution for the 2020 National Convention As discussed at the California State convention many think retirees should concentrate on one single resolution. Below is one we can consider. Feel free to provide comments and suggestions. ARTICLE 6 REPRESENTATION WHEREAS, as the mothers and fathers of the American Postal Workers Union, retired members are a…
John Hatton – May 13, 2019 At last month’s postal hearing by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Postmaster General Megan Brennan reiterated support for so-called “full Medicare integration” as a major component of a solution to the Postal Service’s financial woes. This innocuous-sounding proposal has been included in every leading postal reform…
