http://www.apwu.org/index2.htm The latest news from the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO en Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST http://www.apwu.org/news/webart/2009/09-137-bog-diversity-091106.htm (11/06/09) In a letter to the USPS Board of Governors, APWU President William Burrus wrote he is "deeply troubled" by the lack of diversity in the USPS executive staff. Burrus wrote the letter after receiving a copy of Postal Service's Official Organizational Chart. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST http://www.apwu.org/news/webart/2009/09-137-bog-diversity-091106.htm http://www.apwu.org/news/burrus/2009/update18-2009-0911104.htm (11/04/09) The union's challenge to Postmaster General Potter to set the wages of mail-processing employees at an amount that is less than the worksharing discounts major mailers enjoy has generated several flawed responses by mailing industry officials, APWU President William Burrus reports in an Update for union members. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:10:00 EST http://www.apwu.org/news/burrus/2009/update18-2009-0911104.htm http://www.apwu.org/news/burrus/2009/update17-2009-091030.htm (10/30/09) In an effort to influence contract negotiations, the postmaster general and spokesmen for major mailers have repeatedly suggested that postal employees' wages and benefits are excessive, APWU President William Burrus said in an Update for union members. The claims are spurious, but to settle the matter, the union president issued a challenge. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:01:00 EDT http://www.apwu.org/news/burrus/2009/update17-2009-091030.htm http://www.apwu.org/news/webart/2009/09-136-veteransday-091030.htm (10/30/09) With Veterans Day approaching, the APWU wants to remind union members to honor the extraordinary men and women of the Armed Forces for their service. Throughout our history, Americans have been protected by patriots who make great sacrifices to advance the cause of freedom. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://www.apwu.org/news/webart/2009/09-136-veteransday-091030.htm http://www.apwu.org/news/nsb/2009/nsb03-091030-healthplan.htm (10/30/09) APWU Health Plan is proud to announce our new benefits and premiums for 2010. Our exceptionally rated High Option shows only a 4 percent increase in costs, while the versatile Consumer Driven Option shows no increase. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:45:00 EDT http://www.apwu.org/news/nsb/2009/nsb03-091030-healthplan.htm http://www.apwu.org/news/webart/2009/09-135-stations-prc-091029.htm (10/29/09) An analysis of the postal stations and branches being considered for closure shows that the USPS study process "discriminates against communities with high percentages of low-income, minority and transit-dependent residents," according to recent testimony submitted to the Postal Regulatory Commission by the APWU. In addition, the union asserts, the Postal Service uses incomplete data to support its conclusions. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.apwu.org/news/webart/2009/09-135-stations-prc-091029.htm http://www.apwu.org/news/webart/2009/09-134-fers-enacted-091028.htm (10/28/09) As expected, President Obama signed legislation Oct. 28 that will allow postal and federal workers who retire under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) to receive credit for sick leave when they retire. The new benefit was included among a number of pay and retirement provisions in a compromise version of the 2010 Defense Authorization bill. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EDT http://www.apwu.org/news/webart/2009/09-134-fers-enacted-091028.htm http://www.apwu.org/dept/presvp/askthepresident.htm (11/05/09) Has the APWU considered trying to negotiate the "drop" program? I know a lot of state workers are doing this, and it saves that state a lot of money... Eligible employees would retire and continue to work for five years at the present rate of pay, less the benefits they collect from retirement... -- Dave, Palm Beach Area Local Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST http://www.apwu.org/dept/presvp/askthepresident.htm