2002 APWU News
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
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
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
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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