solidarity

The true meaning of Solidarity shows up at Trenton NJ VMF

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Trenton NJ VMF (Lead Tech) MVS Director Mike Strano retired early 2019 but continued his Step 2 duties through the year. Mr. Strano submitted a Step 2 appeal to management in November 2019 concerning a subcontracting violation (Article 32) which led to the VMF winning $850,000. Mr. Strano was schooled by NBA Jeff Kelhert and … Read more

The Case for Retiree Involvement in the APWU: Solidarity

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The attached was written by PK Wood, retiree from the APWU Dayton, Ohio Retiree Chapter: Solidarity forever, Solidarity forever, Solidarity forever, the union makes us strong. The case for retiree involvement in the APWU, including ample representation at the national conventions starts and ends with just one word, SOLIDARITY. This is the basis of the … Read more

A Time To Be Silent And A Time To Speak

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Our previous Western Region Coordinator used to say “Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it.” Those who are publicly taunting Mark Dimondstein when he is doing his best to represent all our members do him and us a disservice. It’s one thing to disagree (I do my share of it) yet … Read more

APWU: Contract Negotiations Kick Off Rally, Monday, June 25 – Sticker Day June 26

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Contract Negotiations Kick Off Rally, Monday, June 25, 7PM EST Catch the livestream on APWU.org! On June 25, the day before contract negotiations begin, APWU leaders, members and our allies will rally at 7 pm at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC, the site of negotiations. APWU members and our families can follow the livestream … Read more

APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – September 12, 2017 Edition

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Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU: Excerpt: The Chapter and the Local had jointly sent instructions to our members and others about the assembly area and the line of march. Those instructions were the result of the Parade Committee’s determination, at our request, that all the Post Office … Read more