The Sellout of the American Postal Worker and Rural America on L Street
Why are our national unions silent on their obvious support of DeJoy’s 10 Year Plan?
Tag: NEB
APWU Biennial National Convention will be held August 15-18, 2022, at National Harbor in DC
From: Liz Powell <epowell@apwu.org> Date: 4/6/21 Subject: Special Virtual Events Sisters, Brothers and APWU Family: Like the NALC and LIUNA‐Mail Handlers Union, the American Postal Workers Union took responsible action to cancel the APWU 20 National Convention originally scheduled in Los Angeles and later slated for October 2021 in Las Vegas. The NEB debated the…
Postal Retirees are getting screwed when it comes to Medicare and FEHB
I made a recent comment on a post that offered the opinion that Postal employees are getting screwed when it comes to Medicare. I said that Insurance companies are getting a “get out of jail free” pass. I based that opinion on what we pay, rather than what we get. When I first got involved…
APWU Executive Board Reschedules the National Convention for October 2021
June 26, 2020 The National Executive Board has made the decision to reschedule the 2020 APWU National Convention to Monday, October 4, 2021 through Thursday, October 7, 2021. The National Convention will be held at the Bally’s Las Vegas (3645 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109) and adjoining Paris Las Vegas (3655 S…
APWU Executive Board Endorsement of Joe Biden
Can we edit the APWU Executive Board’s Endorsement of Joe Biden for President to read: “If you vote for Donald Trump and he is re-elected, enjoy the last days of your job as you know it. Be prepared for an uncertain future in regards to pension and benefits. In short DONALD TRUMP IS NO FRIEND…
APWU: Due to Covid Pandemic, NEB Votes to Postpone 25th Biennial National Convention
April 16, 2020 After much thought and consideration for the safety of our Local and State delegates, national officers, families, guests and friends, and the ability to have a democratic and fully participatory convention, the National Executive Board has made the difficult decision to postpone the APWU 25th Biennial National Convention scheduled in Los Angeles,…
Make APWU Conventions a yearly event?
Can you make the argument that national conventions should be moved to a yearly event? Probably not because of the cost associated with such a move. But if the National Executive Board which is supposed to act on behalf of the members between conventions isn’t meeting, maybe all the delegates should conduct the business of…
APWU President Dimondstein reconsiders eliminating NE Region Coordinator position
“In weighing all the positives and the negatives and upon further review, it is my final decision to fill the vacant position. The National Executive Board is meeting on January 15, 2019 when I will submit my recommendation, subject to their approval.” – Mark Dimondstein, President Related: Elimination of the APWU NE Region Coordinator Position…