Dear APWU Family,
As we approach the expiration of our collective bargaining agreement on September 20th, I want to update you on the progress of our contract negotiations. Our team has been working tirelessly to secure the strong new contract you deserve, and we remain fully committed to delivering a contract that benefits all postal workers.
Tomorrow, Tuesday June 25 at 10AM EST, we invite you to join us as the Negotiations Team enters USPS headquarters for the first session of collective bargaining. Both sides of the bargaining table will set the tone for the negotiations by giving their opening remarks.
APWU President Dimondstein in Iowa Saturday 5/4/24
Everyone,
President Dimondstein will be attending the MAL Caucus scheduled this Saturday at 6:30PM at the APWU Union Hall, 1200 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines. This is a unique opportunity for Iowa members in small offices to meet the APWU National President and discuss your concerns and hopes for the upcoming Contract Negotiations.
On Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. ET, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee will convene for a Full Committee Legislative Hearing at the 360 Cannon House Office Building to discuss the "Toxic Exposure Fund Improvement Act of 2024.
Facts and Arguments Exchanged in Dispatch Coordinator National Dispute
March 5, 2024
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On Monday, March 4, 2024, national representatives from the Clerk Division and the Postal Service exchanged 15-day statements in the dispute surrounding the newly created Dispatch Coordinator position.
The Benefits of "Being Union"
Anna Smith
March 19, 2024
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Most postal workers go to work, clock in, and do their fair day’s work. In return, they receive pay for their efforts every other week. Most postal workers have a pretty satisfying postal career, retire, and move on to their sunset years.
The USPS slow down of mail can be stopped in Iowa. Public comments are being gathered NOW at www.surveymonkey.com/r/mpfr-waterloo-ia. Moving mail processing to Des Moines will add 2-3 days to delivery in the Waterloo 506 zip area, Mason City 504 area, and Decorah 521 zip area. Tell the Postmaster General, Board of Governors and other decision makers you want fast AND efficient delivery.
The USPS slow down of mail can be stopped in Iowa. Public comments are being gathered NOW at www.surveymonkey.com/r/mpfr-waterloo-ia. Moving mail processing to Des Moines will add 2-3 days to delivery in the Waterloo 506 zip area, Mason City 504 area, and Decorah 521 zip area. Tell the Postmaster General, Board of Governors and other decision makers you want fast AND efficient delivery.
Union Family,
On January 30, 2024, it appears the Postal Service announced they had established a toll free number employees can call to learn what steps to take regarding harassment. The announcement was shared in a link article here: USPS has established an anti-harassment info line – USPS Employee News.
Group, maybe we should have our customers and employees report things to this website? We are also setting up meetings with our congressional representatives about the reports coming out of Iowa for DELAYS in mail.
File an Online Complaint | Office of Inspector General OIG (uspsoig.
I've attached a petition you can print and pass around to get signed.
Please help us out here and mail the petitions to me at:
Karen Wolver
4631 NE 29th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317-4833
Or call me at 515-771-7183.
You can find out more information on this campaign by visiting www.BetterPostoffice.org.
Fifth COLA Increase Announced
February 13, 2024
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In accordance with the 2021-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement, career employees represented by the APWU will receive a $0.17 per hour cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), effective March 9, 2024.
2024: A Year of Challenges and Opportunities
Whatever your holiday traditions and beliefs, I hope you and your family had safe, enjoyable holidays.
With last year in the rearview mirror, the “struggle continues” in 2024.
New payscale Sept. 7 2024.pdf
IOWA 211
