Fight Against Subcontracting Takes Center Stage at APWU Motor Vehicle Services Pre-Convention

Motor Vehicle Services Division delegates discussed several urgent topics at their pre-convention conference Aug. 21 and 22. At the top of the agenda was discussion of the pilot program that established flexible work rules and flexible schedules as part of the union’s efforts to ward off subcontracting. “The Motor Vehicle Division is under attack,” said […]

Congressman Asks Boston Postal Managers For Explanation Of Outsourcing Vehicle Maintenance Work

From the American Postal Workers Union: Expressing concern about the outsourcing of maintenance and repair work on postal vehicles, U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA) wrote to the USPS Boston District Manager on Sept. 22, [PDF] and asked for an explanation of USPS policy. “It is my understanding that the vehicle maintenance work is currently being […]