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Why the High Cost of Prescription Drugs?
John L. Marcotte September 12, 2019 (This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Americans are not able to negotiate over the price of prescription drugs for several reasons. First, laws passed by Congress forbid the…
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New MS-1 Settlement and Implementation
Idowu Balogun September 11, 2019 (This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On Aug. 8, the Maintenance Craft reached a settlement with the USPS regarding Handbook MS-1, TL-5 and TL-6 Revisions and Related Maintenance Management Orders. The…
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Return to Work Responsibility
Sue Carney September 12, 2019 (This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) To help injured employees return to suitable employment, the Postal Service may request medical progress reports. Form CA-17 is generally used for this…
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They Don’t Have the Right
Omar M. Gonzalez Taken from APWU.org September 12, 2019 (This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) We often hear that ‘management has the right to mismanage.’ NO THEY DON’T! Laws require that USPS be run efficiently, including…
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Burnout: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention
Copied from APWU.org Joyce B. Robinson September 12, 2019 (This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Burnout is a state of emotional and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. People affected feel hopeless,…
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Band Together & Stick with the Union During Interest Arbitration
Copied from APWU.org September 6, 2019 Thank you to everyone for your solidarity and support on the Opening Day of Interest Arbitration! Members from local and state organizations across the country submitted dozens of selfies and group shots showing their…
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Opening Day of Interest Arbitration!
September 4, 2019 Copied from APWU.org APWU discusses how postal workers are mission-dedicated, skilled, public servants deserving of fair pay and benefits, job security, and a safe workplace, free of harassment. On Wednesday, September 4, the APWU began presenting its…
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‘Stick’ Together in September!
August 27, 2019 Taken from APWU.org On Sept. 4, the APWU and USPS will begin the interest arbitration proceedings for our new Collective Bargaining Agreement (union contract). Further hearing dates are scheduled for later in the fall. Our negotiating team is…
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Interest Arbitration Hearings Scheduled in September and October
August 26, 2019 Taken from APWU.org The location for the interest arbitration’s opening hearings has been set. The hearings will take place at the Washington DC National Mall Hilton, located at 480 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024. Interest arbitration…
