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Dec. 18, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 34) HTML | PDF

  • Arbitration Decision Announced

Dec. 14, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 33) HTML | PDF

  • Arbitration Decision Expected Dec. 18;
    Teleconference Set
  • Ads Deadline Extended;
    Souvenir Journal for Moe Biller Dinner
  • Dec. 24th Holiday;
    'Recognize Our Outstanding Contributions'
  • Bush's Trade Bill Squeaks By;
    House Passes Fast Track by One Vote!

Dec. 4, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 32) HTML | PDF

  • Union Urges Congress to Study Medical Effects of Cipro and Doxy
  • Use of Casuals May be Limited;
    Arbitrator Remands Case for Further Discussion
  • Postal Appropriations Bill Signed;
    USPS Emergency Procedures Deadline Jan. 2, 2002!
  • 2002 APWU to Honor Former President Biller;
    Labor Issues Lectures and Conference Set Jan. 11-12,
  • Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period

Nov. 27, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 31) HTML | PDF

  • Union, Management Reach 'Fork in Road' on Anthrax Policy
  • Contract Arbitration Concludes;
    Decision Expected During Week of Dec. 10, 2001
  • Key Vote in House Dec;
    Tell Congress: "Vote NO on Fast Track"
  • Correction: APWU Health Plan 2002 Premiums and Prescription Drug Benefit
  • USPS Letter to APWU Health Plan Members;
    Only 'Select Plus' Affected

Nov. 16, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 30) HTML | PDF

  • Burrus Sworn in As New President
  • House Unanimously Passes Resolution In Praise of Postal Workers

Nov. 2, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 29) HTML | PDF

  • USPS Task Force Agrees On Anthrax Protocols
  • NEB Resolution on Anthrax
  • Fallen Postal Workers Honored
  • Burrus Takes Message of Pride and Concern to U.S. Congress

Oct. 29, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 28) HTML | PDF

  • Postal Workers — Front-Line Heroes;
    We Honor Our Fallen Brothers and We Fight
    For the Safety of Our Members and the Public

Oct. 19, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 27) HTML | PDF

  • Burrus Elected President
  • Official Results of the APWU National Election of
    Officers to Serve for the November 2001- November 2004 Term of Office
  • Unopposed Candidates Elected to National Office
  • Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001;
    Installation of Officers Dinner-Dance

Oct. 19, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 26) HTML | PDF

  • APWU Addresses Antrax Concerns
  • 'NO' Vote Urged Over Divisive Legislation;
    Fast Track Still Going
  • House Leadership Refuses to Schedule Bill;
    Air Safety Bill Unanimously Passes Senate
  • Dec. 2-3 in Las Vegas, prior to Biennial Convention;
    AFL-CIO Rights Conference Set

Oct. 4, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 25) HTML | PDF

  • APWU Health Plan for 2002 — Your Connection to Good Health
  • Earn $25 For Joining the APWU Health Plan; It Pays to Belong!
  • 2002 APWU Health Plan Benefits at a Glance
  • APWU Health Plan; 2002 Premiums

Sept. 27, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 24) HTML | PDF

  • VOTE!  Ballots Due by Friday, Oct. 12!
  • Panel Rejects USPS Ploy, Allows Pay-Upgrade Evidence
  • Arbitrator: CSBCS Work Belongs to Clerk Craft
  • Reminder: APWU Ballot Deadline Extended
  • Statement by President Biller;
    APWU Calls for Tolerance

Sept. 21, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 23) HTML | PDF

  • APWU Ballot Deadline Extended
  • Help Postal Workers; Give to Relief Fund
  • The APWU Six-State Conference;
    Jan. 4-7, 2002, in New Orleans
  • The "Thank You, Moe" Celebration; A Clerk Conference Special
  • Support the Delta Flight Attendants; They're Fighting for a Union

Sept. 13, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 22) HTML | PDF

  • Bill Henderson Has it Wrong;
    APWU Responds to Former Postmaster General
  • Statement by APWU President Moe Biller; 'Cowardly Terrorist Acts'
  • End of the Route; I Ran the Postal Service; it Should be Privatized

Sept. 7, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 21) HTML | PDF

  • Agreement Reached On Step-Increase Waiting Time
  • FY 2002 Treasury-Postal Appropriations Passes House;
    Report Critical of USPS Emergency Policies and Practices
  • Reservations Deadline Sept. 18;
    'Conference Call': NPC set for Atlantic City
  • Secretary-Treasurer Seminar; Nov. 29-Dec. 1 in Miami Beach

Sept. 7, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 20) HTML | PDF

  • Arbitrator Das Sustains APWU's "Casual in Lieu of" Grievance
  • Vote in the 2001 Election for National Officers!;
    Deadline for Ballots is Oct. 5
  • APWU Retirement Counseling Seminar Oct. 10-12, 2001;
    Pre-register by Friday, Sept.28
  • Fast-Track Vote Delayed Until September;
     It's Not Too Late to Make Your Voice Heard

Aug. 30, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 19) HTML | PDF

  • Arbitration Hearings Begin As Management
    Attacks Burrus In Shocking Presentation to Panel!
  • Social Security Privatization Bill Introduced;
    Bush Commission Presses Privatization 
  • A Threat to Working Familie: Oklahomans to Vote on 'Right to Work'
  • APWU Retiree/Legislative Conference, Sept. 22-25 in Washington, DC
  • Advanced Arbitration Training Conference, Oct. 30-Nov. 4 in San Diego

Aug. 8, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 18) HTML | PDF

  • APWU Wins Major Arbitration Case On the Use of Casual Employees!
  • Contract Arbitration Update; Hearings Begin August 27 in Chicago
  • Pass the Hat This Labor Day Weekend;  Support the Memphis Strikers!
  • Fifth Biennial Clerk Craft Conference; November 4-7, 2001, in Las Vegas

July 27, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 17) HTML | PDF

  • Former House P. O. Chairman William Clay
    Joins APWU As Legislative/Political Consultant
  • 'Fast-Track' Vote Anticipated Next Week:
    Call House Members to Stop 'Fast-Track' Now!
  • Bulk Mail Center Conference; November 11-12, 2001, in Washington, DC

July 11, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 16) HTML | PDF

  • Arbitrator Goldberg Announces Interest Arbitration to Begin On August 27, 2001
  • Senate Passes Patients' Bill of Rights;
    House Is Next; Bush Threatens Veto
  • APWU Endorses HR 2125 and S 1022;
    Health Care Proposals Could Help Postal Retirees
  • Biller Thanks APWU Members for Contacting Congress;
    USPS Drops Five-Day Mail Service Proposal
  • APWU Wins Personnel Work
  • Windfall Benefits Offset Bill Gains Steam;
    Legislation Would Amend or Eliminate Windfall Offset

July 2, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 15) HTML | PDF

  • Arbitration Panel Selected For National Agreement;
    Law Professor Stephen B. Goldberg Will Serve as Neutral Arbitrator
  • Government Pension Offset Bills Gain Momentum;
    Ask Your Senators and Representative to Cosponsor Bills
  • APWU Retirement Counseling Seminar; August 26-28, 2001
  • APWU Officer and Shop Steward Training Conference; August 20-26, 2001
  • Support Grows for Resolution on Six-Day Delivery; Contact Your Senators
  • Ergonomics Forums Are a Sham!; Department of Labor to Hold Three Public Forums

July 2, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 14) HTML | PDF

  • Candidates Certified for Election To APWU National Offices
  • APWU Elections Issue;
    40 of 89 National Officers Unopposed Candidates for National Office
  • Voting
  • APWU Installation of Officers Dinner-Dance Saturday; November 10, 2001

June 19, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 13) HTML | PDF

  • 2001 APWU National Officers Election;
    Candidates Nominated for Election to National Offices
  • Attention: All Candidates and Members;
    National Officer Election Information
  • Unopposed Candidates For National Office; 38 of 89 National Officers

June 14, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 12) HTML | PDF

  • APWU National Executive Board Endorses Postal Reform;
    Key Principles Must Be Included
  • Kansas State Convention Collects $8,521 for COPA;
    Alabama State Convention Delegates Raise $7,000

May 31, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 11) HTML | PDF

  • Landslide APWU Victory In Dallas!;
    After Eight Months, Workers' Voices Are Heard!
  • APWU Backs House Resolution to Protect Mail Service;
    Senate Resolution on Six-Day Delivery Gains Support
  • Democrats Gain Control of Senate, APWU Friends to Chair Committees!;
    Sen. Jeffords' Switch Alters Senate Leadership
  • Western Region Conference; July 27-29, 2001 in Honolulu, HI

May 18, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 10) HTML | PDF

  • APWU Supports Senate Resolution Protecting Six-Day Mail Service;
    Call Congress Now! Urge Sponsorship of Pro-APWU Resolution!
  • The Moe Biller Building
  • AL, MS, TN Tri-State Conference Raises $2,115 for COPA;
    Members at Georgia State Conferences Give $1,395
  • Major Film Tells Workers' Story; Bread & Roses Opens Nationwide on June 1, 2001

May 18, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 9) HTML | PDF

  • APWU Demands Congressional Support of USPS and Postal Workers!;
    Moe Biller to Congress:
    'Postal Reform' Drive Must Protect USPS And APWU Members!
  • National Presidents' Conference; June 24-25, 2001 , in Madison, WI

May 2, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 8) HTML | PDF

  • Saved Grade Available For AFSM 100-Impacted Employees;
    Affected Clerks Must Act by June 20, 2001
  • Clerks to Retain Saved Grade;
    No Bidding Necessary for Two Years
  • New Hotel Deadline for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Conference;
    Make Room Reservations by Monday, May 21, 2001
  • Fifth Biennial Clerk Craft Conference; November 4-7, 2001, in Las Vegas, NV

April 20, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 7) HTML | PDF

  • APWU Members Strike In Memphis!;
    Striking Mail Haul Drivers Face Violence
  • Correction
  • Postal Board of Governors Considers 5-Day Mail Service!;
    Biller to APWU Members: 'Stand Up and Fight!'
  • Senate Passes Campaign Finance Reform Bill;
    'Paycheck Deception' Amendment Defeated
  • Bush Signs Repeal of Ergonomics Rule; Breaux Introduces New Bill in Senate

March 30, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 6) HTML | PDF

  • Burrus Responds To Postal Governors!;
    President Biller Launches APWU/COPA 2001 Campaign!
  • Basic Arbitration Training Conferences; In Portland, OR and Charlotte, NC

March 19, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 5) HTML | PDF

  • Postal Workers Attacked By USPS
    Board of Governors, Postal Management and Mailers!;
    April 4 Congressional Hearing Presents Forum for APWU Enemies!
  • Greensboro, NC, MC of A Drivers Say, 'APWU YES'!;
    Workers Vote 193-117 for APWU Representation
  • Thumbs Up for APWU!

March 19, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 4) HTML | PDF

  • GOP Kills New Ergonomics Standard!;
    Senate and House Pass Resolution of Disapproval
  • Workers Memorial Day is April 28; Fight for Workplace Protections!
  • APWU POWER 10th Biennial National Convention; August 2-5, 2001, in Albany, NY
  • APWU POWER Eastern Region Health Seminar; May 5, 2001, in Richmond, VA

March 5, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 3) HTML | PDF

  • Attack on Ergonomics Rules Intensifies;
    Tell Congress: 'Hands Off the Ergonomics Standard!'
  • Bush Targets Organized Labor;
    Executive Orders Contradict Administration's Pledges
  • Wrong Campaign Reform Could Gag Workers' Voices;
    Tell Congress to Vote 'No' on Paycheck Deception
  • 2001 Postal Press Association Conference; July 26-28, 2001, in Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • APWU Deaf/Hard of Hearing National Conference; July 26-28, 2001, in Long Beach, CA

Feb. 1, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 2) PDF

  • OSHA Ergonomics Standard Is in Jeopardy!;
    Opponents to Seek Repeal of Worker-Protecting Measure
  • BMC Conference; March 25-26, 2001, in Oakland, CA
  • Motor Vehicle Service Division Directors’ Conference; April 19-21, in Cincinnati, OH
  • APWU Continues to Prepare For Contract Arbitration;
    Parties Still Far Apart on Wages, Upgrades
  • 2001 Secretary-Treasurer Seminars; Seminars Scheduled in All APWU Regions

Jan. 12, 2001 (Vol. 31, No. 1) PDF

  • Agreements Reached On Three Major Items:
    MVS Auto Mechanic Upgrades, PMPCs, Pay Scale Slotting Changes
  • Pittsburgh Metro Wins RTC Organizing Drive!;
    Rood Drivers Win APWU Representation in New Vote
  • Workers Can Put More in Thrift Savings; TSP Changes Coming Soon
  • 2001 APWU Calendar Available

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