From: Vance Zimmerman <vzimmerman@apwu.org> Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 1:33 PM Subject: USPS COVID-19 Decision Tree Sisters and Brothers, Attached is the new USPS “Decision Tree”-a management generated flow chart for managers and supervisors to follow when an employee is reported as exposed to or is positive with COVID-19. THE APWU IS VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED TO…
From: Vance Zimmerman <vzimmerman@apwu.org> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 8:50 AM Subject: Vaccine Stand-up Talk and Vaccine Letters Sisters and Brothers, Please see the attached documents. The first is the most recent stand-up talk that the USPS released on January 20, 2021 in regards to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. As the stand-up notes, the Centers…
The Postal Service is updating employees on the availability of COVID-19 vaccines. The organizationâs goal is for everyone to be able to get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible if they choose to do so. Currently, the supply of vaccines in the United States is limited, but more vaccines should become available soon. The…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires all Postal Service™ installation and establishment heads to complete and post the OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, for calendar year (CY) 2020, in accordance with 29 CFR 1904, and the Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM), part 821, Actions in the Event of…
“The COVID-19 pandemic presents a major challenge to our Union and our Nation, but itâs one I know weâll get through together. There are so many heroes on the front lines. One that I want to mention is our APWU Custodians. Our custodians are doing extra to keep our offices clean. They are wiping down…
10/24/2018 – Breaking news: It has just been reported that explosive devices have been sent through the mail addressed to a number of high-profile individuals and corporate entities. APWU leaders condemn such criminal acts. Our members are rightfully deeply concerned for their own well being and that of the public we serve. In response to…
Web News Article #: 28-2018 03/16/2018 – The APWU was informed on October 26, 2017 of the Postal Serviceâs intent to roll out a new program called the Safety Ambassador Program. The Postal Service intends to replace the safety captain program, and any other local safety programs, with this âstandardizedâ and nationally controlled program. The…
June 20, 2017 The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have collaborated to update OSHAâs original Heat Safety Tool app for smartphones. The updated app, available for both Android and iPhone, provides a clearer user interface while still providing the same information to help keep employees…
