By Stephanie Carson – May 18, 2015 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida postal workers have more on their minds this morning than the heavy load of Monday mail. The American Postal Workers Union contract is set to expire this Wednesday. Deborah Smith, representative for the Manatee Area Local Chapter of the American Postal Workers Union, says … Read more
05/16/2015 – On May 20 – the day our contract expires – show solidarity by wearing APWU-themed gear to work. That’s the message from APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “I urge you to wear a union T-shirt, cap, button or sticker. If you can’t get your hands on an APWU item, please wear blue,” he said. … Read more
04/20/2015 – With the Collective Bargaining Agreement set to expire in one month, APWU negotiators – and members – are preparing to turn up the heat! “As we enter the final month of bargaining, it will soon become clear whether management is serious about reaching a negotiated settlement,” said President Mark Dimondstein. “Our bargaining team … Read more
APWU Western Region Coordinator Omar Gonzalez released the above information from the first collective bargaining session with the USPS. The session was attended by negotiators and officers for USPS and APWU. Photographers, hotel workers, guests and others were also present. As always, Omar does a great job in keeping the membership informed and engaged. President Mark … Read more
In a First, Union to Put Issues Such as Postal Banking, Expanded Hours and Additional Customer Services on the Bargaining Table, Along with Wages and Benefits Actor-Activist Danny Glover and APWU Pres. Mark Dimondstein to speak at Kickoff News Conference For Immediate Release – 02/17/2015 WASHINGTON – Contract talks between the American Postal Workers Union … Read more
Web News Article #: 013-2015 01/22/2015 – Training for the union’s campaign to win a good contract moved to the Northeast Region on Jan. 21 and 22, and participants left the two-day session ready to get started. A major theme was how union activists can win support and involvement from union members. Contract Action Teams … Read more
Web News Article #: 001-2015 01/09/2015 – Training for the union’s campaign to win a good contract got underway for locals in the APWU’s Western Region on Jan. 6, and participants left the two-day session downright excited about the possibilities. “I have to admit I was apprehensive at first, but came out more enthusiastic than … Read more
Many convention resolutions dealt with issues involving Postal Support Employees and Non-Traditional Full-Time assignments Web News Article #: 01-2015 – 01/06/2015 Negotiations for the next collective bargaining agreement (CBA) are scheduled to begin in mid-February, and the Industrial Relations Department has been busy researching material and developing strategies for contract talks. Our goal will be … Read more