It’s Official: APWU Contract Signed

APWU Web News Article #26-07, March 29, 2007

In a ceremony March 29, APWU President William Burrus and Postmaster General John E. Potter signed the 2006-2010 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Their signatures formalized the agreement, which was ratified by union members in January. The specific provisions of the agreement have been agreed to, and a permanent printed version is currently being proofread and finalized for printing. The union will post a notice when copies are available. [2006-2010 contract news]

 

Retroactive Pay to Be Issued May 18;
National Union to Waive Back Dues

(03/06/07) The USPS has notified the APWU that it expects to disburse back pay for the period from Nov. 25, 2006, through Feb. 2, 2007, in paychecks dated May 18 (Pay Period 10-2007). The retroactive pay will reflect a 1.3 percent raise for five pay periods (Pay Period 25-2006 through 03-2007). The 1.3 percent raise was negotiated for all APWU-represented employees as part of the 2006-2010 Collective Bargaining Agreement. [read more]

INDIANA eMAIL ALERT

In an effort to be able to communicate in an expedient manner in instances where or when the need arises for notifications to be made where URGENT action is need the Indiana Postal Workers is establishing an eMail Alert Program.  Click on the link below to sign up to be notified by eMail on the link below

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Indiana State Convention to be held at the Michigan City Holiday Inn

INDIANA STATE 2007 CONVENTION

The Michigan City, Indiana local is finalizing many of the items for the upcoming 2007 State Convention, which they are hosting.  The host hotel is the Michigan City Holiday Inn located at 5820 South Franklin St. in Michigan City, IN.  The conference will be held April 25-29, 2007.

Registration for the convention is $60 per person prior to March 31,  2007 and $65 per person after March 31,  2007.

Room rates are $90.75 + tax Single/ $105.48 + tax Double and includes Lunches for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Rates for Wednesday are $79.00 Single + tax and $82.00 Double + tax.  Reservation should be made by March 25, 2007, by calling (219) 879-0311 and telling them you are with the Indiana Postal Workers Union.

Any monitary donations (checks) should be made out to: "Stepping Stones"

GSA -Domestic Per Diem Rate

Michigan City  Max Lodging (exc. taxes) $75 + M&IE $39 = Max $114

                   First & Last Day (75% M&IE)  $29.25

for more information go to the GSA Website

NEED RESERVATION FORMS

The 2007 State Convention Information and the 2007 State Convention Registration forms are available on-line in Adobe reader format. 

NEED CONVENTION RESOLUTION FORMS

The 2007 State Convention Resolution forms (click here) are now on-line in Adobe *.pdf format with a Typewriter option to fill out the forms.  Members will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 7 or 8 to use the Typewriter option, though you can still read and print with earlier versions.

IPWU CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS ONLINE

The Indiana Postal Workers Union's Constitution and Bylaws is online for members ONLY in the Adobe *.pdf format.  Members will need to use the proper USERNAME and PASSWORD assigned to them, and will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print them.

In addition to the Constitution and Bylaws, past issues of the "IPWU Dispatch", APWU FMLA Forms, and more...  are also available online and the Collective Bargaining Reports (CBR's),will soon be available in the Adobe *.pdf format for members, officers and business agents (stewards).

REGISTRATION  INFORMATIONN

Make your registration checks payable to:

MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday  April 25

                                                Travel Day

                                    Registration

 5:00- 6:00 P.M.                  Local President's Meeting

 6:00- 9:00 P.M.                  Audit Committee  

Thursday April 26

 8:00                                     Registration

 9:00- 10:00 A.M.              Information Sharing

 10:00- 12:00 Noon           Grievance Writing - NBA's

 12:00- 1:00 P.M.               Lunch (provided)

 1:00- 2:00 P.M.                 ABA/Health Plan

  2:00- 3:15 P.M.                 New Contract Interpretation

  3:30- 4:30 P.M.                Craft Breakout-Specific Article                                     Interpretation

 4:00- 5:00 P.M.                 Executive Board Meeting

Friday April 27

 8:00                                     Registration

 9:00- 10:00 A.M.              Information Sharing

                                   Human Relations/State BA's

 10:00- 12:00 Noon           Veteran's Rights

                                   Cliff Guffey, National Vice President

 12:00- 1:00 P.M.               Lunch (provided)

 1:00- 2:00 P.M.                 Committee Meetings

 2:00- 4:30 P.M.                 Legislative Issues

                                   Myke Reed, National Legislative Director

 4:30- 5:30 P.M.                 MAL Meeting

Saturday April 28

 8:00- 9:00 A.M.                  Registration

 9:00- 10:00 A.M.              Welcome, Greetings, Info Sharing

 10:00- 12:00 Noon           Convention Business

 12:00- 1:00 P.M.               Lunch (provided)

 1:00- 2:00 P.M.                 Central Region Co-ordinator

                                    Sharyn Stone

 2:00- 4:00 P.M.                 Convention Continues

Other invited guests: Clerk Craft Director Jim McCarthy,  MVS Director Robert Pritchard,  Assistant Maintenance Craft Director Gary Kloepfer,  Ohio State President Terry Grant,  Kentucky State President Gary Fox

E-BOARD DO YOU NEED OFFICER'S REPORTS

The 2007 State Convention Officer's Report is available on-line in Adobe Reader format and if you use version 7 or 8 you can use the "Typewriter option" feature. 

CONCERNED ABOUT EXCESSING

With all the recent impacts in our offices, Central Regional Coordinator, Sharon Stone has placed information on the National APWU Website to address these important issues and concerns.  Click on the picture for more information and a link to the site.