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Yearly Archives: 2012
The Election
As the pundits analyze results from the 2012 national elections, many Republicans are in denial about their party’s strategy to win the presidency. They will engage in lengthy discussions about jobs, the economy, the deficit, abortion and birth control while … Continue reading
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We Won
It was a long night as I and hundreds of millions of concerned Americans anxiously awaited the outcome of the 2012 national elections; we were in for a roller coastal ride. Far into the night results trickled in, and to great satisfaction my … Continue reading
Posted in Headline News
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What Did You Say?
To those APWU union members affected by hurricane Sandy who have adopted the Republican Party line that government is the problem, not a solution I must have misunderstood your rhetoric. Did I hear you say that the states and the … Continue reading
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At Last
After the summers historic heat wave and Hurricane Sandy to my great relief, the Washington Post and MSNBC have begun the debate over climate change. I have finally been exposed to the science behind the contributing factors of carbons and the weather … Continue reading
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Win At All Costs
The Republicans have decided that if they cannot win the election at the ballot box, they will steal it. Over the past months, Romney has adjusted his message to fit the audience and what he says today changes tomorrow. He … Continue reading
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Marching Backwards
When I began postal employment more than 54 years ago the primary objectives of postal employees was to increase their wages and to be converted to full time. During those years, every clerk craft employee was hired as part time … Continue reading
Posted in Union Talk
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Voting
Yesterday I took my wife to the polling place where she and our son Richard cast their votes in the national election. The State of Maryland offered early voting and we arrived at the voting place one hour before the polls opened … Continue reading
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SPECIAL BULLETIN
Due to the horrific destruction from Hurricane Sandy that’s resulting in power outages and other disruptions to the national elections, changes have been announced in the voting procedures. Please note: To accommodate the anticipated surge of voter interest it is … Continue reading
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Voting Has Consequences
APWU members who are considering voting for Mitt Romney for president of the United States should fully understand the full consequences of their vote if he wins. You may believe what is at stake are abstract issues like the national debt, a … Continue reading
Posted in Postal News
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Contradiction
According to your religion what is the biggest sin, aborting an unborn child or withholding food and nourishment after it is born?
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Armageddon
The election is in the home stretch and polls indicate a razor thin outcome. The Obama or Romney presidency will not be decided until the wee hours of election night and perhaps not until late in the days to follow. … Continue reading
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So What?
It is understandable that many employees do not fully understand the employee compensation rules governing the US Postal Service. Some may relate postal wages to other goods or services available in our society and draw conclusions and expectations accordingly. So as news … Continue reading
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What Does It Take?
In a private setting, Mitt Romney is recorded expressing his opinion about 47% of the American public. Not just women who should not have total control of their body, not the Hispanics who are targeted for deportation because of their appearances, … Continue reading
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Irrelevancy
You have heard and read the excuses of why agreement was made to reduce postal employee compensation by $1 billion per year. The transfer of $1 billion each year from the cost of mailing to individual APWU represented employees. Many employees … Continue reading
Posted in Postal News, Union Talk
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Casual Control
When I assumed office in 1981 after addressing USPS compliance with the full to part time complement, I turned my attention to the use of casuals. The contractual limit of 5% was continued, but postal management routinely hired casuals in excess … Continue reading
Posted in Union Talk
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Point of Contact
I know that the union officers are pissed at me because of my criticism of the 2010 national agreement, but I am receiving numerous inquiries about the retirement incentive. While I am in no position to respond, these employees are entitled … Continue reading
Posted in Union Talk
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Them And Us
Previously, I reported on this site about casual conversations that I had with union officials regarding the 2010 national agreement. During the discussions, the officials repeatedly defended the regressive contractual changes referring to the affected employees as “them” and I wondered when did the American Postal Workers’ … Continue reading
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A New Challenge
The supporters of the 2010 national agreement are blind to the damages inflicted on the fundamental role of a labor union. They have reduced the debate to support or opposition to the responsible officers, but the changes inflicted go way beyond defying … Continue reading
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Your Decision
Eligible retirees are thirsting for information to make the huge decision that will shape their lives for years to come. Included in this decision is whether to accept the incentive and terminate postal employment. This is a personal decision that … Continue reading
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ECOM
During the early 1980s, Postmaster General, Bill Bolger experimented with marrying mail services with the evolving technology of transmitting messages. He initiated a hybrid system that began with an electronic transmission and upon receipt in a designated post office was converted to … Continue reading
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