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Dec. 20, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol 32, No. 23) HTML | PDF

  • Members Approve Contract Extension
  • Timeline of the 2003-2005 Agreement

Dec. 16, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol 32, No. 22) HTML | PDF

  • Bush Appoints Panel to Study USPS
  • COLA Update
  • Anthrax Decontamination Begins At Washington Postal Facility;
    Fumigating Testing Under Way
  • Annual Pay Projections APWU-Covered Workers

Dec. 11, 2002 (Burrus Update #21-02) HTML

  • Bush Appoints Presidential Commission on USPS

Dec. 10, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol 32, No. 21) HTML | PDF

  • Presidential Commission on USPS Takes Shape
  • Don't Neglect Your Ballot
  • APWU Publishes 1st in Series of Briefing Papers
  • Projections on Annual Pay for APWU-Covered Workers
  • APWU Safety Specialist Named to OSHA Advisory Committee
  • 2003 Craft Conference Alert Motor Vehicle Directors' Conference

Nov. 21, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol 32, No. 20) PDF

  • Contract Extension Ballots Go Out to Members Dec. 2-4
  • APWU to Host Four Days of Seminars
  • Upgrades, Pay Raises Take Effect
  • COLA UPDate
  • Motor Vehicle Directors' Conference

Nov. 15, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol 32, No. 19) HTML | PDF

  • Rank and File Committee Recommends Extension;
    Membership to Vote on Proposed Contract
  • How the Extension Proposal Evolved
  • Rank and File Bargaining Committee Statement on Contract Extension
  • What About CSRS?

Nov. 13, 2002 (Burrus Update #20-02) HTML

  • Clearing Up the Confusion about CSRS Overfunding

Nov. 12, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol 32, No. 18) HTML | PDF

  • APWU, USPS Announce Tentative Agreement on Contract Extension;
    Rank and File Bargaining Committee to Study Proposal
  • Rank and File Committee To Convene in Washington
  • Contract-Update Teleconference
  • Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period Set
  • Maintenance Craft Conference Alert

Nov. 6, 2002 (Burrus Update #19-02) HTML

  • USPS Announces CSRS Surplus

Nov. 1, 2002 (Burrus Update #18-02) HTML

  • Discussion on the Extension of the APWU National Agreement

Oct. 30, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 17) PDF

  • APWU, USPS Discuss Contract Extension
  • Legal Challenge Prevents Posting of APWU Candidate Endorsements;
    Union Denied Fundamental Right of Free Speech
  • Paul Wellstone 1944-2002
  • APWU Mourns Loss of 'Labor Senator'
  • COLA Update
  • Sign Up a New Member Today;
    Non-Members Weaken Our Efforts

Oct. 9, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 16) PDF

  • Consumer-Driven Option Highlights Health Plan
  • A Tribute to Anthrax Terror Victims
  • High Option Plan Offers Great Coverage, Excellent Value

Oct. 3, 2002 (Burrus Update #17-02) HTML

  • Rural Carrier Casuals Assigned to APWU Duties

Sept. 18, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 15) PDF

  • End-of-Session Tax Bills Crucial To Retirees' Health-Care Planning
  • Executive Board Resolves to Tackle Excessing and Attendance Issues;
    First Post -Convention NEB Meeting
  • Members Asked to Support Postal Employee Relief Fund;
    Combined Federal Campaign Starts Soon
  • Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period Set
  • Maintenance Craft Conference Alert

Sept. 6, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 14) PDF

  • House Votes to Rename Washington USPS Facility for APWU-Member Heroes
  • Agreement on Craft Work by Non-APWU Casuals
  • Three Conferences Set for Fall
  • COLA Rise Means Gain in Pay
  • Banner Day for Labor

Sept. 5, 2002 (Burrus Update #16-02) HTML

  • APWU Opposed to Proposed Formation of
    Presidential Commission to Study USPS Future

Aug. 30, 2002 (Burrus Update #15-02) HTML

  • Use of Letter Carrier and Mail Handler Casuals in APWU Assignments

Aug. 16 2002 Convention Bulletin No. 4 PDF

  • Organizing Funding Measure Approved
  • Delegates Parade A Variety of States of Mind
  • Rally After Recess Boosts Cause of Local Hotel Staff
  • Illinois Local Names For Retired Officer
  • Convention's Next-to-Last Day a Busy One

Aug. 15 2002 Convention Bulletin No. 3 PDF

  • Delegates Vote to Strengthen 'Due Process' Protections
  • Rally Today for Local Hotel Workers
  • APWU Members Strike Out for A Night Out
  • Convention-Times Collections Help Bulk Up COPA Coffers
  • Lively Debate Colors Assembly's 3rd Day
  • Finance Committee Wraps Up 'Sound' Report
  • APWU Endorses Credit Card

Aug. 14 2002 Convention Bulletin No. 2 HTML

  • Lieberman Vows Push for USPS Safety Probe
  • Union Announces Bold New Health Plan
  • Three Top Democrats Send Support Messages
  • COPA Night a Fun-Raising Affair
  • Convention Seeks Legislative Resolutions
  • Workshops a Highlight of Pre-Convention Action
  • Convention Salutes Former National Officers

Aug. 13 2002 Convention Bulletin No. 1 HTML

  • Convention Protests Corporate Greed
  • In State of Union Address, Burrus Outlines Challenges
  • Wellstone Fires Up Convention
  • Elected Friends of APWU Express Support for Heroes
  • Delegates Adopt Rules, Resolutions
  • Members Honored With Community Service Awards
  • APWU's Anthrax Victims Honored
  • Convention Salutes Former National Officers

July 30, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 13) PDF

  • APWU Testifies on Failure to Brief Workers on Anthrax Cleanup Plans
  • Bush Says Collective Bargaining Reduces Need 'Flexibility'
  • New Security Agency's Union Rights Jeopardized
  • Bush Twists Arms for Fast-Track Win
  • Snafu Leads to thousands of Errant PS-50s
  • Indiana, Ohio, Alabama Top COPA Contributors

July 16, 2002 (Burrus Update #14-02) HTML

  • Why the Postal Service's 'Discounts' Are Flawed

July 11, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 12) HTML | PDF

  • Arbitrator Limits Use of Non-APWU Casuals to Perform APWU Work
  • Senate Panel OKs Ergonomics Bill;
    Would Set time Limit to Issue New Rules
  • House Passes Flawed GOP Prescription Drug Bill
  • Three Bills Introduced to Correct Windfall Elimination Provision
  • Bill Introduced to Change Government Pension Offset
  • Natural Disaster Victims Eligible for Aid
  • APWU POWER to Caucus

June 21, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 11) HTML | PDF

  • House Republicans Kill Postal Reform Legislation;
    Further Action Unlikely This Year
  • GAO Begins Investigation of Postage Discounts
  • Cost-of-Living Falls

June 11, 2002 (Burrus Update #13-02) HTML

  • Stealth Transformation

June 10, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 10) HTML | PDF

  • APWU Urges Boycott of 'Communication' Survey
  • Advanced Arbitration
  • Human Relations Conference Aug. 7-10

June 3, 2002 (Burrus Update #12-02) HTML

  • USPS Pursues 'Transformation Plan'

May 15, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 9) HTML | PDF

  • GAO Asked to Investigate Big Mailers' Discounts
  • Burrus Opposes Postal 'Reform' Commission
  • Cost-of-Living Inches Up
  • Basic Arbitration Training Conference

May 13, 2002 (APWU Press Release) | PDF

  • Don't Fix What's Not Broken;
    Huge Subsidies for Mailing Industry Are Real Cause of USPS Financial Mess

May 8, 2002 (Burrus Update #11-02) HTML

  • Pipe-Bomb Suspect Apprehended

May 6, 2002 (Burrus Update #10-02) HTML

  • Explosives in Postal Mailboxes

May 3, 2002 (Burrus Update #9-02) PDF

  • Explosives in Postal Mailboxes

April 8, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 8) HTML | PDF

  • USPS 'Transformation Plan Misses Mark, Burrus Says
  • OPM Offers Early Enrollment for Long-Term Care
  • Special Observance Recognizes Sept. 11 Heroes
  • Workers Memorial Day April 28
  • Bush on Worker Safety: 'Make Enforcement Voluntary'
  • Vermont APWU to Host June 9-10-National Presidents' Conference Set

April 5, 2002 (Burrus Update #8-02) HTML

  • USPS Unveils 'Transformation Plan'

March 28, 2002 (Burrus Update #7-02) HTML

  • Local Management's Failure to Comply with Settlements and Awards

March 25, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 7) HTML | PDF

  • Postal Rate Commission Approves Hikes
  • Supreme Court Weakens FMLA
  • USPS Issues Plan to Protect Postal Workers and Customers from Biohazards
  • Waxman Assails USPS on Facemasks

March 25, 2002 (Burrus Update #6-02) HTML

  • Rulings Favor Preference Eligible Employees

March 15, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 6) HTML | PDF

  • Bush May Borrow Federal Retiree Funds
  • Congress to Get 'Transformation Plan' April 4;
    USPS to Present Vision of Future
  • Connecticut Convention Rescheduled
  • Secretary-Treasurer Seminars Set
  • USPS Reneges on COLA Payment for Full-Time Union Officers

March 13, 2002 (Burrus Update #5-02) HTML

  • Emergency Preparedness Plan

March 13, 2002 (Burrus Update #4-02) HTML

  • APWU Settles Claim Related to Health Plan Contracts

March 12, 2002 (Burrus Update #3-02) HTML

  • Casual Issues

Feb. 15, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 5) HTML | PDF

  • Postal Service Delays Retroactive Pay Until May 24
  • Bush Budget Pinches Workers
  • Convention, Conference Corrections
  • Automatic Dues, Increase, Retroactive Dues
  • Deaf/Hard of Hearing Seminars Set

Jan. 31, 2002 (APWU Press Release) | PDF

  • Former USPS Official Decries Bulk Mail Discounts; Stamps Could Be Cheaper Without Giveaway to Big Business

Jan. 31, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 4) HTML | PDF

  • Union Announces Dates for Raises, Back Pay
  • Testimony by Ex-USPS Official Backs APWU Official Decries Discounts
  • New Procedures for Holiday Leave

Jan. 30, 2002 (Burrus Update #2-02) HTML

  • Dates for Raises, Back Pay

Jan. 28, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 3) HTML | PDF

  • Former USPS Exec Testifies Against Discounts
  • 2002 APWU Tri-State & Regional Conferences
  • Checks Go to Victims' Families, Survivors Union Distributes Heroes Funds
  • BMC Conference in Dallas

Jan. 17, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 2) HTML | PDF

  • Arbitrator Explains Monetary Package
  • Union Attacks Postal Giveaway
  • 2002 State Conventions/Conferences
  • Conference Examines Bioterrorism in the Workplace

Jan. 9, 2002 (Burrus Update #1-02) HTML

  • Thoughts on the Contract

Jan. 8, 2002 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 32, No. 1) HTML | PDF

  • Additional USPS Security Funding Needed After $500 Million Appropriation
  • Burrus Elected to AFL-CIO Council
  • CLUW Offers Scholarships
  • Final 2001 COPA Report
  • 2002 APWU Calendars Available

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