"This is an outstanding agreement that protects the rights and interests of postal workers and the American people," he said.
"The new contract will be presented to the Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee on Thursday, Dec. 7. Upon their approval, specific terms of the agreement will be announced," the union president said. Under the terms of the APWU Constitution, a majority of the committee must approve any tentative agreement before it can be sent to union members for a ratification vote.
The APWU is the world\'s largest postal union, representing more than 330,000 USPS employees. Contract talks between the USPS and the APWU began Aug. 29. Talks continued beyond the contract expiration on Nov. 20.
Earlier this week, the Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers broke off talks and decided to go to arbitration. NALC President William Young cited concerns about USPS plans to hire outside contractors to deliver in the mail in some metropolitan areas. NALC represents about 225,000 USPS employees.
"I want to publicly thank the members of the APWU bargaining committee, including Craft Directors McCarthy, Raymer, and Pritchard; the Industrial Relations Department, under the direction of Director Greg Bell, and Executive Vice President Cliff Guffey, for their involvement in the bargaining process and for their professional guidance," Burrus said. "The bargaining results are a testament to their dedication. Secretary-Treasurer Terry Stapleton and his department also provided important assistance.
"I thank the members of the APWU for their continued support and commitment to the APWU."
Adapted from material on www.apwu.org
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"This is an outstanding agreement that protects the rights and interests of postal workers and the American people," he said.
"The new contract will be presented to the Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee on Thursday, Dec. 7. Upon their approval, specific terms of the agreement will be announced," the union president said. Under the terms of the APWU Constitution, a majority of the committee must approve any tentative agreement before it can be sent to union members for a ratification vote.
The APWU is the world\’s largest postal union, representing more than 330,000 USPS employees. Contract talks between the USPS and the APWU began Aug. 29. Talks continued beyond the contract expiration on Nov. 20.
Earlier this week, the Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers broke off talks and decided to go to arbitration. NALC President William Young cited concerns about USPS plans to hire outside contractors to deliver in the mail in some metropolitan areas. NALC represents about 225,000 USPS employees.
"I want to publicly thank the members of the APWU bargaining committee, including Craft Directors McCarthy, Raymer, and Pritchard; the Industrial Relations Department, under the direction of Director Greg Bell, and Executive Vice President Cliff Guffey, for their involvement in the bargaining process and for their professional guidance," Burrus said. "The bargaining results are a testament to their dedication. Secretary-Treasurer Terry Stapleton and his department also provided important assistance.
"I thank the members of the APWU for their continued support and commitment to the APWU."
Adapted from material on www.apwu.org