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PRC Advisory Opinion on USPS Service Standard Changes, Warns of ‘Significant Negative Impact’
February 4, 2025
In October 2024, the United States Postal Service announced proposed changes to how it collects and distributes outgoing mail that would lengthen the delivery service standards for much of the country’s First Class Mail. Before implementing the...
Maintenance Part-Time Regular Payout Update (February 2025)
February 3, 2025
Maintenance Director Idowu Balogun provides an update on the Maintenance PTR Settlement Payout as of February 2025.
Negotiation/Arbitration with the USPS
November 19, 2019
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Most postal workers would be surprised to learn that during negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the top management...
Maintenance Craft Arbitration Testimony
November 19, 2019
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The following is a shortened version of the introductory testimony given by Maintenance Craft Director Balogun, before the Maintenance Craft...
APWU Supports UAW Strike for a Fair Contract
November 19, 2019
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Installation of National Officers Brings Message of Unity
November 19, 2019
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The night’s theme was “Moving Forward Together” and the ceremony was presided over by APWU Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell.
The...
Implementing Commercial Crime Policy Bond Coverage
November 19, 2019
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Local union bonding is required by (1) the Constitution, and (2) the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA). Under the LMRDA,...