2007 APWU News Archives

PTFs in Large Offices Eliminated as of Dec. 1
New Limits on Numbers of Casuals Also Go Into Effect
Health Plan Open Season Ends Dec. 10
Season's Greetings

Nov. 28, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 109-07) | HTML

All-Craft Conference Photos Available Online

Nov. 27, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 108-07) | HTML

Burrus Issues Stinging Rebuke to USPS Inspector General
Audit ‘Lacks Relevance, Ignores Legislative Mandate’ to Bargain

Nov. 19, 2007 (APWU News Bulletin Vol. 37., No. 13) HTML | PDF

APWU-Backed Bill Introduced in Congress
Legislation Would Compel USPS to Bargain Over Subcontracting
Penalty-Overtime, Casual-Exception Periods Set

Nov. 16, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 107-07) | HTML

APWU-Backed Bill Introduced in Congress
Legislation Would Require Bargaining Over Subcontracting

Nov. 15, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 106-07) | HTML

USPS Instructs Managers to Comply With CBAs
Letter Is Response to APWU Criticism of Executives’ Strategy Recommendations

Nov. 13, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 105-07) | HTML

APWU Installation of Officers
Burrus Issues a Call for Continued Progress

Nov. 13, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 104-07) | HTML

Nonprofit Guide Rates APWU Health Plan at the Top

Nov. 8, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 103-07) | HTML

Burrus Outlines Ambitious Agenda at All-Craft Conference
Union Must Embrace Change, APWU President Declares

Nov. 6, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 102-07) | HTML

Bill Clinton Tells APWU:
2008 Election Belongs to You

Nov. 1, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 101-07) | HTML

President Bill Clinton to Address All-Craft Conference

Oct. 31, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 100-07) | HTML

Union Condemns USPS Invitation to ‘Ignore Agreements’

Oct. 29, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 99-07) | HTML

Postal Regulatory Commission:
USPS Could Lose Millions in Proposed Deal

Oct. 25, 2007 (Burrus Update #17-07) | HTML

Support Wildfire Victims by Contributing to PERF
Early-Out Rumors

Oct. 19, 2007 (Burrus Update #16-07) | HTML

A Word of Thanks

Oct. 19, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 98-07) | HTML

National Union Evaluates Candidates,
But Makes No Endorsement at This Time

Oct. 17, 2007 (APWU Press Release) HTML | PDF

William Burrus Re-Elected APWU President
Union Leader to Begin His Third Term

Oct. 17 , 2007 (APWU News Bulletin Vol. 37., No. 12) HTML | PDF

2008 APWU Health Plan:
Give Yourself a Raise!

Oct. 17, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 97-07) | HTML

APWU Races for President, 1974-2007

Oct. 15, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 96-07) | HTML

APWU Launches Ad Campaign Against Consolidation in Michigan
Detroit, Flint Facilities Threatened

Oct. 15, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 95-07) | HTML

And the Winners Are...

Oct. 11 , 2007 (APWU News Bulletin Vol. 37., No. 11) HTML | PDF

Union Officers Elected

Oct. 11, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 94-07) | HTML

It's Official! Election Results Certified

Oct. 6, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 93-07) | HTML

Final, Unofficial Election Results

Oct. 6, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 92-07) | HTML

Unofficial Election Results Posted

Oct. 5, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 91-07) | HTML

Ballot Count Begins

Oct. 4, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 90-07) | HTML

Union Election Results to Be Posted on APWU Web Site

Oct. 1, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 89-07) | HTML

Postal Nurses: Contract Talks Continue

Oct. 1, 2007 (Burrus Update #15-07) | HTML

APWU Health Plans Deserve a Good Look

Sept. 26, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 88-07) | HTML

APWU Officers’ Election Ends Oct. 5

Sept. 19, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 87-07) | HTML

Union Vows to Fight On At DHL in Eastern PA

Sept. 18, 2007 (APWU News Bulletin Vol. 37., No. 10) | HTML | PDF

APWU Slashes Employees’ Costs for Consumer Driven Health Plan
VOTE in the Election of National Officers, Ballots Due Oct. 5

Sept. 17, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 86-07) | HTML

New Developments in the Case of the 'Jena Six'

Sept. 15, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 85-07) | HTML

Seeking Justice for the 'Jena Six'

Sept. 12, 2007 (APWU National Officers' Election Poster) | PDF

It's Your Union — Vote!

Sept. 12, 2007 (APWU News Bulletin Vol. 37., No. 9) | HTML | PDF

National Officers Election Ballots Mailed to Members
Locals Who Get Out the Vote! to Be Rewarded
All-Craft Conference 'Early Registration' Deadline Extended

Sept. 10, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 84-07) | HTML

National Safety-and-Health Program Renewed

Sept. 7, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 83-07) | HTML

Guffey Tells House Panel:
USPS Must Do More For Veterans

Sept. 5, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 82-07) | HTML

Several Local and State Elections Set for Nov. 6
All-Craft Conference Attendees Urged to Vote by Absentee Ballot

Aug. 29, 2007 (APWU News Bulletin Vol. 37. No. 8) HTML | PDF

COLA Raise Shows Value of a Union Contract
All-Craft Conference Begins Nov. 5
Ballot Mailing for APWU National Election Draws Near

Aug. 27, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 81-07) | HTML

Union Label Week Sept. 3-8
Support Good Jobs — Buy Union

Aug. 22, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 80-07) | HTML

Postal Nurses Vote to Merge with APWU

(APWU Web News Article 79-07 — members only) | HTML

Burrus: COLA Raise Provides a Chance to Build Union

Aug. 15, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 78-07) | HTML

Latest CPI Rise Will Yield $686 Annual Increase

Aug. 14, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 77-07) | HTML

AFL-CIO President Salutes APWU for Work on ‘Solidarity’ Campaign

Aug. 6, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 76-07) | HTML

Online Registration Now Available for All-Craft Conference

Aug. 3, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 75-07) | HTML

IT/ASC, Operating Services Contracts Signed

Aug. 2, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 74-07) | HTML

Postal Regulator Tells Congress of Failures in Consolidation Planning

Aug. 1, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 73-07) | HTML

Union Members to Question Candidates for U.S. President

July 27, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 72-07) | HTML

Tennessee AMP Study Terminated

July 27, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 71-07) | HTML

Candidates Certified for Election of Chicago Region Clerk NBA

July 26, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 70-07) | HTML

Burrus Testifies Before Senate:
USPS on Path to Privatization

July 25, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 69-07) | HTML

Texas Consolidation Plan Shelved

July 20, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 68-07) | HTML

Oshkosh-to-Green Bay Consolidation Study Cancelled
APWU Lawsuit Alleging USPS Failed to Seek Approval of Plans Dismissed

July 20, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 67-07) | HTML

Burrus Tells Congress:
Compel USPS to Bargain Over Subcontracting

July 13, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 66-07) | HTML

Efforts to Reduce Ergonomic Injuries
Showing Positive Results at Postal Service

July 13, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 65-07) | HTML

2007 Organizing Campaign Special Drawing Winners Announced

July 9, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 64-07) | HTML

2007 Joint Contract Interpretation Manual

July 9, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 63B-07) | HTML

Operating Services Workers Ratify 4-Year Contract

July 2, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 63-07) | HTML

APWU, USPS Reach Tentative Agreement Covering Operating Services Workers; Ratification Vote Set for July 5

July 2, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 62-07) | HTML

Labor Department Study Affirms That FMLA ‘Is Working as Intended;’
Unions Beat Back Effort to Weaken Law

July 2, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 61-07) | HTML

DHL Subsidiary Ordered to Stop Interfering With Workers’ Rights at Ohio Sorting Hub

June 27, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 60-07) | HTML

Despite Majority Support, ‘EFCA’ Blocked in Senate

June 27, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 59-07) | HTML

APWU Goes High-Tech
Union Web Site Now Features Membership Info

June 27, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 58-07) | HTML

National Executive Board Establishes Rules for Clerk NBA Race in Chicago
Regulations Needed Due to Death of Incumbent

June 27, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 57-07) | HTML

Bank Pulls Misleading Ad From Airwaves

June 25, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 56-07) | HTML

'UNI' Leader Visits APWU

June 25, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 55-07) | HTML

Public Affairs Group Honors APWU TV Ad

June 22, 2007 (APWU News Bulletin Vol. 37. No. 7) HTML | PDF

Ballot Placement Set, Candidates Certified For Election of APWU National Officers

June 21, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 54-07) | HTML

2006-2010 Contract Available

June 20, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 53-07) | HTML

Unions Rally for Employee Free Choice Act

June 19, 2007 (updated June 21 - APWU Web News Article 52B-07) | HTML

NBA Percy Harrison Dies

June 19, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 51-07) | HTML

Senate to Consider Employee Free Choice Act This Week

June 15, 2007 (APWU News Bulletin Vol. 37. No. 6) HTML | PDF

Candidates Nominated for APWU Election of National Officers

June 12, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 50-07) | HTML

Zanesville Consolidation Study Terminated

June 12, 2007 (APWU News Bulletin Vol. 37. No. 5) HTML | PDF

Local, State Presidents Urged to Promote APWU Health Plan
APWU Sues USPS, Advisory Panel Over ‘Secrecy’

June 7, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 49-07) | HTML

APWU to Drop RI-399 Lawsuit;
Union Garners Agreement on Jurisdictional Disputes

June 6, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 48-07) | HTML

APWU Sues USPS Advisory Committee
For Conducting Policy-Making in Secret

June 6, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 47-07) | HTML

Tarducci to Fill In for Wilson as NBA

May 31, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 46-07) | HTML

Union Asks Wachovia to Stop Running Misleading Ad

May 29, 2007 (Burrus Update #14-07) | HTML

Contracting Out:
Congressional Intervention Would Interfere With Collective Bargaining

May 23, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 45-07) | HTML

NBA Wilson to Resign

May 22, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 44-07) | HTML

Casual Reports to Have a New Format

May 22, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 43-07) | HTML

Wisconsin-to-Minnesota AMP Halted

May 18, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 42-07) | HTML

Transportation Workers, Unions
Say, ‘Enough is Enough’

May 17, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 41-07) | HTML

Brochure Spotlights Union’s Legislative Goals

May 17, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 40-07) | HTML

Termination of AMPs Is Good News For Northern Michigan, Southern Texas

May 15, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 39-07) | HTML

APWU Board Calls for Boycott of Circuit City

May 14, 2007 (Burrus Update #13-07) | HTML

News Reports Paint Misleading Picture of Postage Increase

May 14, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 38-07) | HTML

APWU Member Killed in Combat in Iraq

May 10, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 37-07) | HTML

House Bill Would Set Timetable for Consolidation Studies

May 7, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 36-07) | HTML

Mail Processing Staying Put in Western MD

May 7, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 35-07) | HTML

Women’s Organizing Campaign Grows;
Deadline for Drawing Extended

May 3, 2007 (Burrus Update #12-07) | HTML

Contracting Out: Does Opposition Depend on Who Is Affected?

May 3, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 34-07) | HTML

St. Petersburg Consolidation to Proceed

May 2, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 33-07) | HTML

National Web Site 'De-Links' Locals During APWU Election Period

April 25, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 32-07) | HTML

Twin Falls, Cape Cod Cancellations Stopped

April 18, 2007 (Burrus Update #11-07) | HTML

House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on USPS

April 17, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 31-07) | HTML

Workers Memorial Day Saturday, April 28

April 17, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 30-07) | HTML

Bloomington, Two Upstate New York AMPs Halted; Bronx Study in Limbo

April 9, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 29-07) | HTML

IT/ASC Workers Ratify 4-Year Contract

April 4, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 28-07) | HTML

Equal Pay Day Arrives April 24
Unions Help Close the Wage Gap for Women

March 30, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 27-07) | HTML

Employee Free Choice Act Introduced in Senate

March 29, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 26-07) | HTML

It’s Official: APWU Contract Signed

March 28, 2007 (Burrus Update #10-07) | HTML

Arbitrator’s 2001 Analysis Deserves Consideration

March 26, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 25-07) | HTML

APWU, USPS Reach Tentative Agreement on IT/ASC Contract

March 26, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 24-07) | HTML

National Election Committee Amends Rules

March 23, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 23-07) | HTML

Senate to Hold Hearing on Employee Free Choice Act

March 23, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 22-07) | HTML

Postal Service Continues Plans to Close AMCs

March 20, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 21-07) | HTML

Unions Press FBI to Brief Congress on Anthrax Investigation

March 19, 2007 (Burrus Update #09-07) | HTML

Reflections on the Great Postal Strike

March 15, 2007 (Burrus Update #08-07) | HTML

New Contract Provisions Offer
Additional Protection Against Excessing

March 14, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 20-07) | HTML

Women’s Organizing Campaign Takes Shape

March 9, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 19-07) | HTML

Union Encourages USPS Board of Governors
To Approve Postal Regulatory Commission Ruling

March 6, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 18-07) | HTML

Retroactive Pay to Be Issued May 18
National Union to Waive Back Dues

March 2, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 17-07) | HTML

Union, Management Sign Off On Contract Questions & Answers

March 2, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 16-07) | HTML

House Approves Employee Free Choice Bill

March 1, 2007 (Burrus Update #07-07) HTML

Strange Bedfellows

Feb, 26, 2007 (APWU News Bulletin Vol. 37. No. 4) HTML | PDF

PRC Decision a Big Win for Postal Customers, APWU
Union Campaign: ‘Organize More Women’

Feb. 26, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 15-07) | HTML

‘A Women's Place Is in Her Union’
Union Launches Ambitious Organizing Campaign

Feb. 21, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 14-07) | HTML

Union to Hold ‘Round Robin’ Contract Conferences

Feb. 20, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 13-07) | HTML

Raises Implemented Feb. 3

Feb. 16, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 12-07) | HTML

‘Employee Free Choice Act’ Events Set for Feb. 19-23

Feb. 12, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 11-07) | HTML

Consolidation News:
USPS Abandons Nine More AMP Studies

Feb. 12, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 10-07) | HTML

Labor Board Files Complaint Against DHL

Feb. 9, 2007 (Burrus Update #06-07) | HTML

What’s Up With That?

Feb. 5, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 09-07) | HTML

Dues Increase

Feb. 5, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 08-07) | HTML

Clarification of News Bulletin on Effective Dates of Contract Changes

Feb. 5, 2007 (APWU News Bulletin Vol. 37, No. 3R) HTML | PDF

Raises Take Effect March 3;
Contract Changes Take Effect Feb. 3
APWU Receives List of '200 Man-Year' Offices

Feb. 5, 2007 (Burrus Update #05-07) | HTML

Raises to Be Implemented March 3;
Contract Changes to Take Effect Feb. 3

Jan. 31, 2007 (Burrus Update #04-07) | HTML

Burrus: Raises Add Up

Jan. 30, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 07-07) | HTML

Union Receives ‘Man-Year’ List

Jan. 29, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 06-07) | HTML

Postal Service Cancels Another AMP Study

Jan. 29, 2007 (Burrus Update #03-07) | HTML

A Brief Conversation Rekindles the Commitment

Jan. 26, 2007 (Burrus Update #02-07) | HTML

An Accurate Comparison on Wages

Jan. 22, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 05-07) | HTML

Shirley Jasper Named Maintenance Division NBA

Jan. 19, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 04-07) | HTML

And the Winners Are....

Jan. 18, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 03-07) | HTML

Official Local-by-Local Ratification Vote Totals

Jan. 18, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 02-07) | HTML

Two Consolidation Studies Scrapped

Jan. 12, 2007 (APWU News Bulletin Vol. 37, No. 2) HTML | PDF

Membership Ratifies Four-Year Contract
Anti-Consolidation Resolution Introduced in House

Jan. 12, 2007 (Burrus Update #01-07) HTML

An Open Letter to the Union Membership

Jan. 5, 2007 (APWU News Bulletin Vol. 37, No. 1) HTML | PDF

Contract Ratification Balloting Extended to Jan. 12
APWU Files Suit on Jurisdictional Disputes

Jan. 5, 2007 (APWU Web News Article 01-07) | HTML

APWU Files Suit on Jurisdictional Disputes

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