[fbvideo link=”https://www.facebook.com/APWUnational/videos/vb.316955281351/10153589517476352/” width=”500″ height=”400″ onlyvideo=”1″] Source: APWU | American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO
CNNMoney (New York) October 7, 2015 Pension benefits for retirees used to be untouchable, but thousands of former workers are being told that their monthly checks could take a hit. One of the largest pension funds in the country says it needs to cut benefits for 273,000 current and future retirees. If the cuts aren’t…
By Luciana Lopez – July 25, 2015 In a possible setback for Hillary Clinton, the AFL-CIOâs political committee has recommended the nationâs largest labor union federation delay endorsing a candidate for the 2016 presidential race as it seeks to push her to be more supportive of its policies on issues such as trade and wages….
For Immediate Release 07/13/2015 – WASHINGTON â A âmeet and greetâ was held at the office of the American Postal Workers Union this evening between more than 40 U.S. labor leaders and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), who is running for president. âBernie Sanders has been an outspoken champion of postal customers, postal workers and the…
July 5, 2015 “The last difference I noticed between Hillary and Bernie, vis-a-vis their online swag shops, really surprised me. I’m not sure how this will swing for other people, but I am personally grateful that Hillary only provides U.S. Postal Service shipping for her campaign merchandise. Bernie provides a United Parcel Service option. Don’t…
Published on Jul 2, 2015 Tonightâs Rumble talks Bernieâs massive rally in Madison, WI, the rise of Donald Trump, and the new DOJ report detailing how police incited violence in Ferguson. Thom discusses the continued attacks on the U.S. Post Office with American Postal Workers Union President Mark Dimondstein (29:36 to 38:49) and in tonightâs…
July 2, 2015 On Thursdayâs Podcast, Ed speaks with John Nichols, Washington Correspondent for the Nation, about the meaning of the huge crowd for Bernie Sanders in Madison, WI. We are also joined by Tom Moran, Editorial page Editor for the New Jersey Star-Ledger, to discuss Chris Christieâs history of lies. Finally Ed speaks with…
By Annie Karni – June 30, 2015 Hillary Clinton will attend an informal, intimate get-together for national and international labor leaders at campaign chairman John Podestaâs Washington, D.C., home on July 14, sources told POLITICO. The event, which takes place amid lingering concerns in the labor community over Clintonâs stance on trade, is scheduled for…
