Cleveland Ohio Area Local 72

January 22, 2019

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 21

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MLK Day.pdf

11 PSE's to be Converted, 1/19

FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT… A.P.W.U.’s efforts have resulted again in Cleveland’s most senior Clerk Craft PSE’s being converted to career employees. Effective Sat., January 19, 11 PSE’s will enjoy the benefits and security of full-time status. I am proud to say that the National, along with our Officers and Stewards of the A.P.W.U.

A.P.W.U. Night w/ the Cavs Feb. 5

Dear A.P.W.U. Member: Below is the link to the ticket link for the American Postal Workers Union Night @ the Q! 15 kids that purchase through this link ( ages 5-18 )will be partnered with a Cavs player on the court during the National Anthem!

TAKE ACTION TO STOP THE FEDERAL SHUT DOWN!

Dear A.P.W.U. Members – Please find attached an extremely important flyer regarding the Shutdown of the govt and Lock-out of federal workers. Senator Portman is one of 17 targeted senators nation-wide.

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L19-Shutdown-JanCall (003).pdf

Wounded Warriors Leave

Brothers and Sisters, Please find attached the notification from the USPS that they have revised the leave that is offered through the Wounded Warriors Leave (WWL) Act of 2015 to all eligible employees at the beginning of each leave year. This will begin effective leave year 2019 (January 5, 2019). The eligible employees will receive an allotment of 104 hours of WWL.

Urgent Safety Alert!!

Urgent Safety Alert Breaking news: It has just been reported that explosive devices have been sent through the mail addressed to a number of high-profile individuals and corporate entities. APWU leaders condemn such criminal acts. Our members are rightfully deeply concerned for their own well being and that of the public we serve.

PAYROLL ISSUE, UPDATE II

ATTENTION: A.P.W.U. MEMBERS, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING UPDATED INFORMATION ISSUED BY OUR NATIONAL A.P.W.U. HEADQUARTERS.

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Update II.pdf

Workforce Benefits Funds Settlement Agreement

Sisters and Brothers, The Postal Service recently notified us that the provisions of the Workforce Benefits Fund Settlement Agreement (Q10C-4Q-C15215794) pertaining to PSE overtime pay provisions were released and implemented in TACS on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. These provisions will be retroactive to Saturday, September 29, 2018 (PP 21 week 1 2018).

Contract Negotations Hotline

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Contract Negotations Hotline.docx

Y.W,U. Trivia Tuesday's

Attention! A.P.W.U. Members Check out Young Worker's United Trivia Tuesday's, questions answered correctly will earn your entry into a raffle! See attached flyer for more details. In Solidarity, Daleo Freeman, Pres.

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YWU Trivia Tues..pdf


	Labor Headlines

US labor news headlines from LabourStart

Kochs and DeVos are funding group discrediting teacher strikes

L.A. Times Union Finds Longstanding Racial Pay Gap

Lest we forget: What Cuomo Said about Public Schools and Teachers in His Last Campaign

Good News: Pittsburgh Will Drop Teacher Performance Pay and Raise Salaries

Democrats love unions. Just not for their own campaign workers