2023 State Convention

     Upcoming state convention is located at the Coeur d'Alene Resort in Idaho for a three-day convention starting Tuesday April 4th at 1200 on the first day and 0900 all other days with training on Friday April 8th for 1 full  and 1 half day at the end. This is the 50th State Convention more details on the WAPWU Calendar.

Annual Maintenance In-Service Inclusion

     During the month of March any career may submit a written request to be tested for Maintenance Craft eligibility ratings for occupational groups excluding NST ET 11. Starting April 1, 2023 on an Annual basis, employee names on the preceding year's in-service registers shall be purged with exception of employee on the register whom must submit a written request to the MSS Coordinator during the preceding month of March requesting to remain on the in-service register. Details on pg 448 (PDF pg 460) 2021-2024 CBA.

2022 Fall Training Seminar

     Fall training seminar was a success. In-person discussion has allowed for Stewards and Representatives to address potential issues occurring at local facilities and solutions to possible Grievances. Brief Summary of information discussed and documents are found in Stewards Tools (link below - signin required). 

Post Office Maintenance Operations 

     Recent development from National Association of Postal Supervisors on July 1, 2022 that suggests changing how Non-Maintenance Capable Facilities are being maintained. This presentation summarizes current and proposed changes. More details on this PDF Presentaion.

USPS Shipping Equity Act 

     Outdated Prohibition ERA Regulation needs to be changed with support of Shipping Equity Act. Currently private carriers report Billions in revenue while the Postal Service is prohibited by regulation. Help support this APWU legislative priority.