2004 APWU News
Dec. 22, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #25-04) HTML
- Open Season Extended Until Jan. 7, 2005
Dec. 14, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #24-04) HTML
- Local-by-Local Election Results
Dec. 7, 2004 (Burrus Update #17-04) HTML
- Burrus: 'If Everyone Paid Their Fair Share,
Postage Costs Could Remain Stable'
Dec. 2, 2004 (APWU News Bulletin, Vol 34. No 24) HTML | PDF
- 'Sunday Premium' Settlement to Be Paid in Dec. 17 Checks
- Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period Begins
- Health Plan Open Season Extended
- Season's Greetings
Nov. 23, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #23-04) HTML
- 'Sunday Premium' Settlement Payment Due in Dec. 17 Paycheck
Nov. 15, 2004 (APWU News Bulletin, Vol. 34. No 23) HTML | PDF
- CFS Clerks Upgraded to Level 5
- Union Advises Avoiding USPS Surveys
- Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period Starts Dec. 4
Nov. 15, 2004 (APWU Press Release) | PDF
- Burrus Sworn In to Second Term as APWU President
Nov. 15, 2004 (APWU News Bulletin, Vol. 34. No 22) HTML | PDF
- National Officers Installed
Nov. 12, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #22-04) HTML
- Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period Set
Nov. 5, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #21-04) HTML
- APWU Opposes USPS Surveys
Nov. 4, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #20-04) HTML
Nov. 4, 2004 (Burrus Update #16-04) HTML
Nov. 2, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #19-04) HTML
- Slight Change to PostalEASE.
Oct. 27, 2004 (APWU Web News Article # 18-04) HTML
- Union Calls for Massive 'Get Out the Vote' Effort
Oct. 26, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #17-04) HTML
- Postal Retirees to Receive 2.7% Increase Next Year
Oct. 21, 2004 (APWU News Bulletin, Vol. 34. No 21) HTML | PDF
- Postal Employees Invited to Join Class-Action Suit on 'Clock Rings'
- Workers Taking Early Retirement May Be Eligible for Healthcare Coverage
- Members Invited to APWU Officers' Installation
Oct. 21, 2004 (Burrus Update #15-04) HTML
Oct. 20, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #16-04) HTML
- Son of APWU Member Killed in Iraq
Oct. 15, 2004 (APWU News Bulletin, Vol. 34, No. 20) HTML | PDF
- Postal Reform Legislation Stalled
- Bush Nominates Postal Worker Foe to Board of Governors
Oct. 13, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #15-04) | HTML
- Official Election Results
Oct. 12, 2004 (APWU News Bulletin, Vol. 34, No. 19) HTML | PDF
Oct. 12 , 2004 (APWU News Bulletin, Vol. 34, No. 18) HTML | PDF
- APWU Health Plan: Choices You Can Trust
Oct. 6 , 2004 (APWU Web News Article #14-04) | HTML
- Union Election Results Update
Oct. 5 , 2004 (APWU Web News Article #13B-04) | HTML
- Union Election Results Update
Oct. 4 , 2004 (APWU Web News Article #13-04) | HTML
- Union Election Results to be Posted on www.apwu.org
Oct. 4 , 2004 (APWU Web News Article #12-04) | HTML
- Grass-Roots Campaign to Promote Benefits of APWU Health Plan;
Program Will Be Launched in Early November
Sept. 30, 2004 (APWU News Bulletin, Vol. 34, No. 17) HTML | PDF
- Grass-Roots Campaign to Promote Benefits of APWU Health Plan
- APWU Officers’ Election Ends Oct. 5
- 2004 COPA Fund-Raising Wrap-Up Report
Sept. 22, 2004 (APWU News Bulletin, Vol. 34, No. 16) HTML | PDF
- Big COLA Increase Shows How Union Efforts Pay Off
- Million-Worker March Set for Oct. 17
- Be Sure to Vote in the APWU Election; Ballots Due by Oct. 5
Sept. 13, 2004 (APWU News Bulletin, Vol. 34, No. 15) HTML | PDF
- USPS Agrees to Cancel Hallmark Retail Program
- Postal Service to Pay Employees' Share of Health Premiums During Active Military Duty
- APWU Election Ballots Mailed: Vote Count Begins Oct. 5
Sept. 10, 2004 (Burrus Update #14-2004) | HTML
- USPS Agrees to Cancel Hallmark Retail Program
Sept. 9, 2004 (APWU News Bulletin, Vol. 34, No. 14 — POSTER) | PDF
- Stand Up and Be Counted — Vote!
Sept. 9, 2004 (APWU News Bulletin, Vol. 34, No. 14) HTML | PDF
- National Officers Election Ballots Mailed to Members
- Automated Tallying Process to Be Used
Aug. 30, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #11-04) HTML
- Final Deliberations of APWU 2004 Convention
Aug. 27, 2004 (Convention Bulletin #4) HTML | PDF
- Convention Endorses Kerry-Edwards
- Delegates Reject Extension of Officers' Terms From Three Years to Four
- Members of Congress Sound Support for APWU
- Braunstein Bids Farewell
- Convention Collection Benefits Roukey Family
- Retiring Officers Honored
Aug. 27, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #10-04) | HTML
- Convention Endorses Kerry-Edwards
Aug. 26, 2004 (Convention Bulletin #3) HTML | PDF
- Union Finances Dominate Debate; Convention Remains Biennial Event
- Convention Voters to Give Retirees Greater Opportunity to Stay Active
- Financial Reports Spell Out the Tough Decisions
- SEIU, AFSCME Presidents Stress Need for Increased Organizing, Political Action
- APWU Health Plan Presents Status Report
Aug. 26, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #9-04) | HTML
- Union Finances Dominate Debate; Convention Remains Biennial Event
Aug. 25, 2004 (Convention Bulletin #2) HTML | PDF
- Delegates Rally for L.A. Hotel Workers
- Labor-Management Committee Wraps Up Work
- Clerk, Support Services Crafts Present Resolve for Next Round of Bargaining
- Organizer, Activist, NBA: Poferl Calls It a Career
Aug. 25, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #8-04) | HTML
- Delegates Rally for L.A. Hotel Workers
Aug. 25, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #7-04) | HTML
- Committed, Determined Union Members ‘Make the Difference’ in State of APWU
August 24, 2004 (Convention Bulletin #1) HTML | PDF
- Committed, Determined Union Members 'Make the Difference' in State of APWU
- Hotel Workers Thank APWU for Support
- The Convention That Almost Wasn't
- Pro-Worker U.S. Reps Address Delegates
- Resolutions Provide Framework for 2005 Contract Talks
- Widow of APWU Member Killed in Iraq Expresses Gratitude to His 'Postal Family'
Aug. 18, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #6-04) | HTML
- APWU Members to Receive Largest COLA Hike in 23 Years
Aug. 16, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #5-04) | HTML
- USPS Ad Campaign to Spotlight Workforce
Aug. 16, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #4-04) | HTML
- Welcome to the New APWU Web Site!
August 16, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #3-04) | HTML
- APWU, AFLAC Offer Benefit to Help Protect Members' Families Against Medical Catastrophe
Aug. 5, 2004 (Burrus Update #13-2004) | HTML
- L.A. Union Says APWU Presence Will Be Viewed as Supportive
July 28, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #2-04) | HTML
- Burrus Urges Participation in Combined Federal Campaign
July 22, 2004 (APWU News Bulletin Vol. 34, No.13) HTML | PDF
- APWU, Postal Service Sign Landmark Safety Agreement
- Hotel Dispute Will Not Disrupt Convention
- COLA Update
July 22, 2004 (Burrus Update #12-2004) | HTML
- Convention Will Go On As Scheduled;
Union Receives Assurances from Hotel Management
July 20, 2004 (Burrus Update #11-04) | HTML
- USPS Ad Campaign to Spotlight Workforce
July 13, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #1-04) | HTML
- APWU, USPS Sign VPP Safety Agreement
June 28, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 12) HTML | PDF
- Ballot Placement Set, Candidates Certified, for Election of APWU National Officers
June 18, 2004 (Burrus Update # 10-04) HTML
- Requests for APWU Members' Involvement in Postal Reform
June 16, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 11) HTML | PDF
- Candidates Nominated for National Offices
June 15, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 10) HTML | PDF
- Postal Reform Enters Critical Stage
- Special Assessment of Members' Dues Is Postponed
July 13, 2004 (APWU Web News Article #1-04) | HTML
- APWU, USPS Sign VPP Safety Agreement
June 28, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 12) HTML | PDF
- Ballot Placement Set, Candidates Certified, For Election of APWU National Officers
June 18, 2004 (Burrus Update # 10-04) | HTML
- Requests for APWU Members' Involvement in Postal Reform
June 16, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 11) HTML | PDF
- Candidates Nominated for National Offices
June 15, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 10) HTML | PDF
- Postal Reform Enters Critical Stage
- Special Assessment of Members' Dues Is Postponed
June 7, 2004 (Burrus Update #9-04) | HTML
- National Day of Mourning for President Reagan
June 3, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 9) HTML | PDF
- Senate Panel Adopts Amendment to Limit Worksharing Discounts;
Committee Approves Postal Reform Bill
- New Look for News Service
June 2, 2004 (APWU Press Release) | PDF
- APWU Statement on Mark-up of Senate Postal Reform Bill (S. 2468)
May 26, 2004 (Burrus Update #8-04) | HTML
- What's Ahead for Postal Reform
May 21, 2004 (APWU Press Release) | PDF
- APWU Statement on Introduction of Senate Postal Reform Bill (S. 2468)
May 17, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 8) HTML | PDF
- House Panel Approves Postal Reform Bill
- Lawmakers Reject Work of Presidential Commission
- Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Releases 'Discussion Draft' of Reform Bill
- APWU Decries 'Cost- Driven' Changes Proposed for Improving OWCP
- BDS Equipment Deployment Delayed
May 13, 2004 (Burrus Update #7-04) | HTML
- House Committee Adopts Postal Reform Bill;
Rejects Recommendations of President's Commission
May 12, 2004 (APWU Press Release)| PDF
- APWU Praises House Committee's Postal Reform Bill;
Union 'Very Concerned' About Pending Senate Action
May 7, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 7) HTML | PDF
- House Panel Drafts Reform Legislation;
Senate Action Expected Before End of May
- Dues Assessment Will Aid in the Battle
- APWU Member Killed in Iraq
May 3, 2004 (Burrus Update #6-04) | HTML
- National Site 'De-Links' Locals during APWU Election Period
April 13, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 6) HTML | PDF
- 'Aggressive' Legislative Timetable Announced
- APWU Readies Massive Media Campaign To Battle Anti-Worker 'Reform' Proposals
- Surveying Top Concerns of Working Women
- APWU Member Dies of Injuries Suffered at Mailer's Warehouse
- April 28 Is Worker Memorial Day
- PA State President Plans 'Awareness Walk'
- USPS, APWU Discuss Commuter- Costs Benefit
March 30, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 5) HTML | PDF
- Timeline Announced For 'Early Outs'
- 'Sunday Premium' Dispute Resolved
- Congress, White House Clash Over Responsibility for Retirement Funding
- APWU Files Grievance Over 'Interactive Voice Response' System
- Bulk Mail Center Conference
March 15, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 4) HTML | PDF
- Mailing Industry Execs Call for Outsourcing, Limits on Bargaining
- April 28: Workers Memorial Day
- Lieberman Joins Call for Probe of White House 'Ricin' Incident
- OPM Approves Voluntary Early Retirement
March 5, 2004 (Burrus Update #5-04) | HTML
- OPM Approves Postal Service Request for Voluntary Early Retirement Authority
March 3, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 3) HTML | PDF
- Postal 'Reform' Update-Senate Panel Told:
Don't Blame Postal Workers for USPS Woes
- What's Up Next on The Hill
- COLA Update
- Postal Press Presents New Look Online
Feb. 6, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 2) HTML | PDF
- APWU Condemns Administration for Silence on November's Ricin Mail
- Burrus Testifies Before Subcommittee on Postal Reform;
APWU Leader Assails Presidential Panel's Labor Proposals
- Judge Cuts by 6 Months the Delay on Burdensome LM-2 Filing Order
- Tunstall Retires; Stapleton Approved As Union's New Secretary-Treasurer
- Secretary-Treasurers' Conferences
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing Task Force Seminars
- APWU Scholarships Deadline
- Local Unions Asked to Help Support Striking, Locked-Out UFCW Workers
Feb. 5, 2004 (APWU Press Release) | PDF
- Union Condemns USPS, Administration for Silence About Nov. 2003 Ricin Incident
Feb. 5, 2004 (Burrus Update #4-04) | HTML
- Administration, USPS Condemned for Withholding
Information About Discovery of Ricin-Tainted Mail
Feb. 3, 2004 (Burrus Update #3-04) | HTML
- Senate Hearing on Postal Reform Postponed
Feb. 3, 2004 (Burrus Update # 2-04) | HTML
- Ricin Discovered at Senate Office Building
Jan. 28, 2004 (Burrus Update # 1-04) | HTML
- USPS Submits Request for VER Authority to OPM
Jan. 13, 2004 (News Service Bulletin Vol. 34, No. 1) HTML | PDF
- Voluntary Early Retirement Agreement Reached:
Employees Who Declined VER Last Fall Will Get Another Opportunity
- Union Submits Names, Awaits USPS Action on Employees Denied VER
- Congress Schedules Hearings On USPS-Overhaul Legislation
- Judge's Ruling Postpones Imposition Of Onerous Reporting Requirements
- Committee Sets Rules for 2004 Election
- Secretary-Treasurers' Conferences
- National Presidents' Conference
- Basic Arbitration Training Conference
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