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BREAKING: APWU, USPS Reach Tentative Agreement
BREAKING: APWU, USPS Reach Tentative Agreement
December 10, 2021
The American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service have reached a tentative three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement, announced APWU President and Lead Negotiator Mark Dimondstein.
The Tentative Agreement was reached on December 9th and, in accordance with the APWU Constitution, was presented by the National Negotiating Committee to the Rank & File Bargaining Advisory Committee. On December 10th, the Rank & File Committee unanimously approved the Tentative Agreement for a ratification vote of the members.
“This is great news! We have reached an agreement that protects the rights and interests of our members,” Mark Dimondstein said. “The tentative National Agreement contains annual wage increases, protection of full COLAs and no-layoff protections, new opportunities for career work, gains for part time flexibles and a host of other improvements.”
The Tentative Agreement has the unanimous approval of the National Negotiating Committee and the support of the National Executive Board.
“I salute the entire bargaining committee for their outstanding and collective work. I was proud to serve on the National Negotiating Committee along with Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman, who served as chief spokesperson for the union, Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy, Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell, Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks, Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun, Motor Vehicle Director Michael Foster and Support Services Director Steve Brooks. The entire Negotiating Committee appreciates the due diligence and hard work exhibited by the Rank & File Bargaining Advisory Committee.”
Many headquarters officers, national business agents, and staff were also involved in the long process of planning and preparation of negotiations. APWU members across the country waged a strong campaign united in the demand for a good contract that rewards postal workers for their dedication and hard work.
“We look forward to the membership having an opportunity to vote on this tentative agreement that we believe offers improvements in the wages, hours and working conditions in all APWU crafts,” Director Vance Zimmerman said.
A detailed summary of the Tentative Agreement will be published on the APWU website Saturday December 11th. Furthermore, the APWU National Negotiating Committee will hold a webinar “town hall” with the members December 16th at 2:00pm. 6pm and 9pm EST. Register at apwu.org/townhall.
In the coming weeks more information will be shared on the ratification process.
REGISTER FOR THE DEC 16 CONTRACT TOWN HALL ZOOM
Click on the links below to register for your preferred contract zoom town hall time slot.
Thursday, December 16th at 2:00 PM EST
Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 PM EST
Thursday, December 16th 9:00 PM EST
ATTENTION MEMBERS Of the Charleston Area Local #133
Important Announcement
President Craig Brown has appointed Dan Akers as Assistant Clerk Craft Director.
We will be having an election for Assistant Clerk Craft Director and Trustee to permanently fill the positions which will take place at the January 15, 2022, Regular Monthly Meeting @ 8:00 AM.
ATTENTION MEMBERS
The Charleston WV Area Local #133 will be conducting the Regular Monthly Meeting for January 15, 2022 @ 8:00 AM.
According to the Charleston, West Virginia Area Local #133 Constitution, we will be voting for delegates for the State Convention at the February 19, 2022, Regular Monthly Meeting @ 7:00 PM.
The meeting will be held at 711 Bigley Ave.
Charleston, WV 25302
There will be a $25.00 door prize.
The bonus drawing is $375.00.
ALL MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
November 2021 Monthly Meeting Minutes
Charleston Area Local #133
Regular Monthly Minutes
November 20, 2021
ATTENTION:
PLEASE POST ON APWU BULLETIN BOARD
Opening of Meeting
Craig Brown called meeting to order at 7:00 PM, Saturday, November 20, 2021.
Allegiance to Flag
Josh Snyder led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Officers Present
President – Craig Brown Vice President – Doug Butler Treasurer – Chris Smith Secretary – Eustacia Wriston Clerk Craft Dir. - Amy Haga AO Coordinator- Josh Snyder Motor Vehicle Craft Dir. – Melissa Monday
There were 9 members present.
Reading of Minutes
Eustacia Wriston read the monthly minutes for October 2021.
Motion to accept the minutes for October 2021 as read was made by Chris Smith.
Seconded by Amy Haga.
Motion Passed
Treasurer's Report
Chris Smith read the Treasurer's Report for October 2021.
Motion to accept the Treasurer's Report for October 2021 as read was made by Josh Snyder.
Seconded by Amy Haga.
Motion Passed
Bills and Communications
Doug Butler read the following bills and communications.
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3rd Quarter Audit Report |
Letter from WV AFL-CIO Vacancy for VP taking nominations |
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Letter from Tully Rinckey PLLC |
Letter from WV AFL-CIO 30th Annual Constitutional Convention Feb. 2-3, 2022 |
New Members
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William Howard |
Virginia Spencer |
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Qualon Burnside |
Anthony Siders |
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Katherine Mullins |
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Charleston Area Local #133
Regular Monthly Minutes
November 20, 2021
Drop Outs
Summer Waid
Wesley Wriston II
Special Committees
T-shirts- Almost finished them passing out.
Standing Committees
None.
Unfinished Business
None.
New Business
Doug Butler made a motion to pay 1,374.50 to building corp. for electrical repairs.
Seconded by Amy Haga.
Motion Passed.
Doug Butler made a motion to pay Chris Smith 56 hours of lost time for assisting in building repairs.
Seconded by Robert Ludwig.
Motion Passed
Doug Butler made a motion to pay two additional people to go through files at the union hall on November 23,2021.
Seconded by Chris Smith.
Motion Passed
Doug Butler made a motion to send two delegates to the 30th Constitutional Convention February 2-3, 2022, at full expense.
Motion Passed
Doug Butler made a motion to send the President and Vice President or designee to the President Conference March 3-7, 2022, at full expense.
Seconded by Chris Smith.
Motion Passed
Doug Butler made a motion to spend up to $1,000.00 to purchase new locks for the union hall.
Seconded by Amy Haga.
Motion Passed
Chris Smith made a motion to merge with Kenna, WV post office.
Seconded by Amy Haga.
Motion Passed
Charleston Area Local #133
Regular Monthly Minutes
November 20, 2021
Chris Smith made a motion to accept the Audit Committee report as read.
Seconded by Amy Haga.
Motion Passed
Chris Smith made a motion to pay Eustacia Wriston for national zoom meeting October 26, 2021.
Seconded by Mellissa Monday.
Motion Passed
Deems Desirable
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn was made by Chris Smith.
Seconded by Robert Ludwig.
Motion Passed
The $25.00 door prize winner Chris Smith.
The $350.00 bonus number was 59, Rebecca Brown, who was not present.
The next Union Meeting will be held on January 15, 2022, at 8:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Eustacia Wriston, Secretary, APWU Local #133
October 2021 Treasurers Report.pdf October 2021 Treasurers Report 2.pdf
President Biden Names Two Nominees to Board of Governors
Today, President Joe Biden announced two new nominees to the Postal Service Board of Governors to replace outgoing governors. The President nominated Dan Tangherlini, who served as Administrator of the General Services Administration in the Obama Administration and has worked in various roles in the District of Columbia government. He also nominated Derek Kan, who worked in the Trump Administration’s Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Transportation.
Their appointments are to fill the spots on the Board being vacated by Governors Ron Bloom and John Barger. Bloom’s term expired last year; he was finishing a holdover year which ends on December 8. Barger’s term expires the same day, but he will stay on the Board until a replacement is confirmed by the Senate.
The APWU looks forward to meeting with the nominees, sharing our views on matters affecting postal workers and learning where they stand on the future of the public United States Postal Service.