America’s Toughest Turnaround: Brennan’s Mission To Save The Postal Service

By Richard Harris – June 9, 2015 In the spacious corner office on the 10th floor of the U.S. Postal Service headquarters in Washington, D.C. hangs a framed portrait of Benjamin Franklin, America’s first Postmaster General. His eyes appear to be fixed on the woman behind the desk, the first woman to occupy the office…

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On Thursdays: Wear APWU Shirts, Buttons, Caps and Gear

Web News Article #: 117-2015 06/03/2015 – As the union prepare for mediation on a new collective bargaining agreement the role of rank-and-file members remains critical, APWU President Mark Dimondstein says. “Your continued involvement can make a difference as we move to mediation and possibly to arbitration,” he said. “I urge every member to get…

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USPS using technology to spur growth, PMG says at National Postal Forum

The Postal Service is making strategic investments in technology, PMG Megan Brennan told mailing industry leaders May 18. “We’re especially committed to investing in innovation to spur growth and profitability,” Brennan said at the National Postal Forum, the industry’s largest annual conference. One example: USPS is developing a daily digital notification service that will allow…

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Video: PMG Brennan – May 1, 2015 USPS Business Focus

Published by USPSTV on May 6, 2015 The Postal Service continues making investments for the future, including plans for new delivery vehicles, PMG Megan Brennan says in her latest video message. Fifteen companies are competing to build the vehicles, which are slated to debut in 2017. “These vehicles will be designed with increased cargo space…

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Investing in USPS – PMG update on new vehicles, other projects

The Postal Service continues making investments for the future, including plans for new delivery vehicles, PMG Megan Brennan says in her latest video message. Fifteen companies are competing to build the vehicles, which are slated to debut in 2017. “These vehicles will be designed with increased cargo space and improved access to facilitate both the…

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Sen. Merkley organizes entire Oregon delegation to demand PMG meeting

At request of CPWU, Senator Merkley organizes entire Oregon delegation to demand PMG meeting about plant closures. via Jamie Partridge – Communities and Postal Workers United Related:  Oregon’s Congressional delegation asks to meet with PMG on plant consolidations – SaveThePostOffice.com

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Send a Message to the Postmaster General: I Stand with Postal Workers!

Web News Article #: 087-2015 04/27/2015 – With the Collective Bargaining Agreement set to expire in less than a month, APWU negotiators – and members – are turning up the heat. The union is launching an ambitious program to mobilize support for the final stretch, including a postcard campaign. APWU members are working to secure…

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