Subcontracting Cleaning Services MOU Step 1 Settlement a win for APWU in Kaukauna, WI!

The Parties agree that the subcontracting cleaning services MOU states “cleaning services may be utilized” the undersigned parties agree that it does not say “Must” be used. The parties recognize the Bona Fide need to have a clean facility on a daily basis for the safety and health of the employees. To that end and…

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APWU Local 178 Step 1 Settlement Agreement creates new Clerk positions; management admits earned hours is a fallacy

Via Joshua Fry, APWU Step 1 Designee Here is a copy of the settlement agreement we just reached in the APWU Local 178 region. Shout out to Jon Kelley and Sharon Schrage for assisting in this huge victory. Mark Dimondstein is playing politics in D.C. while we are putting in work.

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Thoughts on mail plants closing in Wausau, Wisconsin

First thought Back in 2010 Wausau post office was slated to close. In 2011 or 2012 there was a town hall meeting telling residents of Wausau that mail delivery standards wont be affected. This proved not to be true, but Wausau postal facility stayed open but cancellations and some letter sorting was sent to Green…

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USPS is hiring hundreds in Illinois and Wisconsin

October 2, 2010 ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – The United States Postal Service is hiring hundreds of employees to work at processing facilities and post offices throughout most of the state of Wisconsin and parts of northern Illinois. No experience is required and training is provided, according to the USPS. The open positions include, city carrier…

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Clerk seeks mutual swap from Milwaukee to Flagstaff

Clerk from Milwaukee/South East Wisconsin looking for mutual swap to Flagstaff area, up to an hour away. First Name: Lora Last Name: Jones Email: ljones1723@hotmail.com Union/Local: APWU – Milwaukee

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USPS OIG: Management Alert – Timeliness of Ballot Mail in the Milwaukee P&DC Service Area

Introduction This management alert responds to the congressional requests and presents our results and recommendations to address the issues identified in this report. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an expected increase in the number of Americans who will choose to vote by mail and avoid in-person voting. This was evident during the Wisconsin…

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