Via Vern Davidson – APWU Clerk Craft, Cape Girardeau The contract spells out very precisely how to correctly discipline an employee using Due Process. If management follows those procedures fairly & equally, there is no grievable action. It is the responsibility of the union rep to ensure that all employees have equal rights to due…
FINDINGS OF FACT I. JURISDICTION The United States Postal Service (the Employer) provides postal services for the United States and operates various facilities throughout the United States in performing that function, including its facility located at 3928 Highway 32, Leonville, Louisiana (the Employer’s facility). The Board has jurisdiction over the Employer and this matter by…
December 12, 2022 ALLEGED UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES At all material times, the following individual held the position set forth opposite his name and has been an agent of the Respondent within the meaning of Section 2(13) of the Act: Steve Breaux – Local Union President At all material times, by virtue of Section 9(a) of…
It’s no secret that I’m persona non grata at APWU HQ. I’ve been told in confidence, by some in his administration, that President Dimondstein has expressed to his HQ minions to NOT have anything to do with me or the 21st Century Postal Worker website, Facebook Group, etc. Thankfully some pay him no mind but…
By Michael Karlik – August 23, 2022 Even though a Fort Collins letter carrier was unable to sue the U.S. Postal Service for discrimination in time because of false information union leaders allegedly provided her, the federal appeals court based in Denver agreed Lynda Hickey is now barred from suing the union itself for its…
I sent this question to the National APWU Executive Board. Not sure if they will respond. My local involved Retirees from 2004-2017 and we never had a problem. This could happen to any local union and unfortunately the National APWU is unable to resolve the issue. – Bobby Donelson, Southwest Coastal Area Local Retiree Chapter…
The Industrial Relations Department will be holding a series of Webinars during the month of June for local leaders, stewards, and support staff. Four webinars will be held on the following topics: The Basics of APWU Search (Lexis Nexis) Electronic Grievance System (EGS) Basics Electronic Grievance System (EGS) for Administrators and Support Staff Duty of…
STEWARDS MET to discuss the role of the Trustee and receive directives on the status of officers and the Local’s Constitution as well as accountability for proper representation of the membership. The Shop Stewards and Officers were informed that all must receive and successfully complete remedial training on the interpretation, application and enforcement of the…
