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MVS Division Settles Puerto Rico FMCSA Consent to Query Form Dispute
November 14, 2024The Motor Vehicle Service (MVS) Division has settled a Step-4 grievance (APWU Case HQTV20230514) on whether MVS employees in Puerto Rico are exempt from signing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Consent to Query form.
The Motor Vehicle Service (MVS) Division has settled a Step-4 grievance on whether MVS employees in Puerto Rico are exempt from signing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Consent to Query form.
In 2020 MVS announced the settlement of a National Dispute involving the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Consent to Query form.
In 2023 a new National Dispute arose regarding whether MVS operators who perform safety-sensitive work in Puerto Rico are required to sign the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Query to Consent form.
After much discussion, the parties have come to an agreement about the dispute, which includes the following language:“Based on current policy, MVS employees performing safety sensitive work in Puerto Rico are exempt from the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements and will not be required to sign the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Consent to Query form.”
Click here to view the full Step-4 Agreement.
National Dispute Documents
Puerto Rico FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Query to Consent Form Settlement Agreement
Puerto Rico FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Query to Consent Form Grievance
MVS Division Settles Puerto Rico FMCSA Consent to Query Form Dispute 0
Read More....The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, Passes the House of Representatives
November 13, 2024On the evening of November 12, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 327 – 75. This bill seeks to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which are parts of Social Security law that unfairly reduce, or sometimes eliminate, hard-earned Social Security benefits for Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees
On the evening of November 12, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 327 – 75. This bill seeks to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which are parts of Social Security law that unfairly reduce, or sometimes eliminate, hard-earned Social Security benefits for Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees.
To hear how the WEP and GPO have negatively impacted APWU members, please click on their names below:
● Thomas Brown
● Dave Bernstein
● Joyce Debnam
“In a polarized Congress and a time of political uncertainty for the country, House representatives set aside their differences and voted in favor of the people,” stated APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “We applaud the bipartisan leadership of Rep. Spanberger and Rep. Graves as we now shift our focus to the Senate.”
“Thank you to all of the APWU members and retirees for their tireless advocacy,” said APWU Legislative and Political Director Judy Beard. “Your dedication to fixing this injustice has been relentless throughout the many obstacles we have faced to enact this legislation over the years.”
Our fight now is in the Senate, where the Social Security Fairness Act (S. 597) has yet to be scheduled for a vote. Please call the APWU Legislative Hotline at 1-844-402-1001 to be connected to your senators and urge them to support S. 597, and encourage leadership to schedule a floor vote before the end of this Congress!
On the evening of November 12, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 327 – 75. This bill seeks to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which are parts of Social Security law that unfairly reduce, or sometimes eliminate, hard-earned Social Security benefits for Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees0
Read More....Maryland State and DC Convention and Seminar
Maryland State and DC Convention and Seminar
Room rates:
Wed. May 14, 2025 $99.00
Thur. May 15, 2025 $114.00
Fri. May 16, 2025 $129.00
Sat. May 17, 2024 $129.00
Checkout is 11am
Rates are based on 1-4 people per room plus $39 resort fee, plus tax.
Reservations can be made by calling 844-473-9653.
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May 15, 2025 – 9:00AMGreat Wolf Lodge1240 Chesapeake Overlook Pkwy
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2025 APWU Health Plan PSHB Flyer
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Statement by APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the 2024 Election
November 6, 2024APWU President Mark Dimondstein provides a statement on the 2024 Election
PresidentMark Dimondstein
Dear APWU Family:
As expected, the presidential election was close and came down to a handful of “battleground” states. Donald Trump has prevailed, riding voters’ deep concerns over the high cost of living and lack of economic opportunity, but also garnering millions of votes by running a divisive campaign based on fear, bigotry, resentment and revenge. In addition the outcome, particularly the lower voter turnout, reflect a frustration and disillusionment with both mainstream political parties.
Kamala Harris, who received a strong majority of union member votes throughout the country, graciously conceded the race — in stark contrast to Donald Trump when he lost in 2020 and responded by inciting a violent coup attempt to stay in power.
I and the national leadership, fully respect that our members hold many varying political beliefs and applaud all those involved in the political process. Members worked for various candidates, participated in the APWU “Labor 2024” program, registered people to vote, talked to co-workers, family and friends, put up yard signs, made phone calls, knocked on doors, worked the polls – and voted!
The election is over, but the negative and deep ramifications for postal workers, the labor movement and all workers as indicated by Project 2025, the right wing “blueprint” for a Trump administration, is just beginning.
Donald Trump, in his first term, openly promoted postal privatization, calling for the Postal Service to be broken up and sold off to private corporations for private profit. Had he succeeded, our union would have been broken, our postal livelihoods erased, and our national treasure – the public Postal Service – destroyed.
The APWU led the charge, uniting with the people of the country, in defense of the Postal Service, our jobs, and the essential service we proudly provide every day. We defeated the privatization scheme and secured the political support needed to win long-overdue postal reform legislation.
So, while we should expect many difficult challenges to come – in the postal world and beyond – we should never forget that working people have the power to prevail.
The struggle indeed continues. We will keep our eye on the prize as we work to build our union, strengthen the working-class movement, and based on our common interests, solidarity and unity, prepare for the tough fights ahead.
Regardless of who sits in the White House, the APWU remains committed to our goals of fairness and justice for working people – good wages, benefits and retirements, respect for all workers, safe workplaces, workers,’ civil and women’s rights, and rejecting any march toward dictatorship and authoritarian rule. We will continue to work on a non-partisan basis with all those, including elected representatives regardless of party, who share these goals. Our future lies in our hands!
On another note:
Regardless of which candidates you supported, APWU members from all crafts should be extremely proud of our role in enhancing the public’s most precious democratic right – the right to vote. With extra hours, attention, effort and priority, postal workers shined by moving “heaven and earth” to make sure that over 40 million mail ballots were processed, arrived on time and were counted. APWU locals stepped up to ensure the job was done well and any problems were addressed. Once again, we have shown how essential we and the public Postal Service are to the people of the country.
Statement by APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the 2024 Election0
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Your Work During the Election Matters: A Message to Every Postal Worker
November 4, 2024Dear Union Family, as we approach Election Day, I want to take a moment to remind you that if you have not voted, to please take time to do so before the polls close tomorrow. I also want to acknowledge the incredible dedication and effort each of you has put into ensuring every mail-in ballot is delivered on time. The hard work of postal workers helps ensure every voice is heard and every vote is counted. Once again, we’ve proven that the work of the APWU members – and every postal worker – is essential to keeping the Postal Service and our democracy running.
Mark Dimondstein
Dear Union Family,
As we approach Election Day, I want to take a moment to remind you that if you have not voted, to please take time to do so before the polls close tomorrow. You may be eligible to take time off to vote. See ELM 519.32 Here.
I also want to acknowledge the incredible dedication and effort each of you has put into ensuring every mail-in ballot is delivered on time. The hard work of postal workers helps ensure every voice is heard and every vote is counted. Once again, we’ve proven that the work of the APWU members – and every postal worker – is essential to keeping the Postal Service and our democracy running.
As was the case in 2020, we may not immediately know who has won the election Tuesday night. It’s important to keep in mind that laws about when and how mail-in-ballots can be counted significantly affect the timing of the election results.
The work we’ve done in this election, and the integrity we’ve maintained, is vital for our country.
Over the next few days, we stand with all fair-minded people throughout our country who expect and insist that every vote, including all mail ballots, will be counted and the results of the election respected.
Thank you for all you do. Stay strong, stay proud, and know that we have each other’s backs.
In solidarity,
Mark Dimondstein
President, APWU
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Read More....2025 MO-AR-IA Tri-State Convention
Missouri-Arkansas-Iowa Tri-State Convention. Room rate: $139.99/night. Phone 816-746-3100 Group Code AP040325; Registration: $75. For more information please call 816-444-9920
April 3, 2025 – 5:00PM to April 5, 2025 – 12:00PMArgosy Casino Hotel & Spa777 NW Argosy Casino Pkwy
Riverside, MO 64150
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Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
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Room rate: $139.99/night
Call 816-746-3100 | Group Code: AP040325
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$75/per person
Send Registration to:
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