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The Maintenance Division and the Article 12 Notification Process

May 21, 2024
Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun provides information on the Article 12 notification process, and the steps required in our Collective Bargaining Agreement prior to excessing.

Solidarity Is The Antidote to a Toxic Workplace

May 21, 2024
As the “Chief Spokesperson” for the 2024 contract negotiations, I have both a huge and humbling task. The outcome of negotiations, whether through a voluntary agreement or through a contract imposed upon us by an interest arbitration panel, will...

Work on Our Next Union Contract Begins

July 17, 2023
While we there are many things changing in our work lives due to the Postmaster General’s 10-year plan, one thing has not changed: The importance of having a collective bargaining agreement (CBA or “contract”). The APWU negotiated a good 2021-2024...

A Case for the Shorter Workweek

July 17, 2023
President Dimondstein provides a case for a 4-day, 32-hour work week with no loss in pay.

Long Island Postal Workers Organize Spirited Response to Attempted Assault by Manager

July 14, 2023
Members of the Long Island Area Local led a spirited protest on July 12 after management failed to take action against a USPS Labor Relations Specialist who attempted to physically assault a postal worker and vice president of the local. Around two...

POSTAL WORKERS PROTEST ON LONG ISLAND, ALLEGE MISTREATMENT FROM SUPERVISORS

July 12, 2023
MELVILLE, Long Island (WABC) -- Dozens of postal workers protested on Long Island Wednesday against what they call a toxic work environment. Workers from as far away as Massachusetts traveled to Melville to rally for better treatment by management...

Current Legislative Priorities in the 118th Congress

July 12, 2023
With the 118th Congress in full swing, it is important that we update you on some of our legislative priorities this session. While this list is not exhaustive, it highlights what we are currently fighting for on Capitol Hill to improve the lives of...

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