APWU: CARA Rallies and Pickets with Stop Staples

[maxgallery id=”41952″]The event was held in conjunction with CARA’s biennial conference, which took place in Ontario, CA. Dozens of participants were bussed to picket the Staples store that afternoon. Members of the California State APWU were also on hand. “Staples plans on expanding postal services nationwide to all of their stores in the near future….

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Western PA Postal Workers Solidarity Committee Update – Oct 12, 2015

Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU:

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Western PA Postal Workers Solidarity Committee Update – Sept. 18, 2015

Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU: Related: Western PA Stop Staples Demonstration – Sept. 13, 2015  

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W. PA Postal Workers Solidarity Committee August 2015 Update

It is our belief that the effort here by our Committee is unprecedented in the nation. It is the loyal membership in this area that makes it possible. Thanks and a tip of the hat for your efforts. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! KEEP THE PRESSURE ON STAPLE’S!

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APWU: Tell PMG, BOG: Stop Delaying America’s Mail! – Postal Unions Call for National Day of Action Nov. 14

Web News Article #: 186-2014 10/16/2014 – The four postal unions are calling for a National Day of Action on Nov. 14 to send a message to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe and the USPS Board of Governors: Stop Delaying America’s Mail! “The Postmaster General is poised to make devastating cuts in service to the American…

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APWU: Duluth Rallies Against Consolidation

Web News Article #: 185-2014 10/15/2014 – A group of about 200 impassioned postal workers, elected officials, and community members rallied on Oct. 6, on the steps of the Federal Building in Duluth, MI, to save the city’s mail processing center. Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, Duluth Mayor Don Ness, and Rep. Rick Nolan (D) joined…

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APWU: Postal Workers, Teachers, Customers Take ‘Don’t Buy’ Campaign to Staples’ Home Turf

Web News Article #: 166-14 – 09/10/2014   Opponents of a no-bid deal between Staples and the USPS are taking the fight to the Massachusetts-based company’s home turf.  In August, postal workers, teachers and customers staged rallies in and around Boston, and they’re planning to conduct continuing protests in the region. The APWU is also…

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Meanwhile In Russia, Putin Passes Law Against Protests

Protesting on the streets of Moscow — or any other part of Russia, for that matter — will now not only cost a pretty penny, but also could land you behind bars, after Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a law into effect criminalizing repeated street protests. The law was one of a few…

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