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(05/20/13) Since the beginning of May, 18 more U.S. Representatives have signed on as co-sponsors of the Postal Service Protection Act (H.R. 630), a bill that would help solve the USPS financial crisis without hurting workers or downgrading mail service. The legislation has gained has 146 co-sponsors since it was introduced by Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-4) on Feb. 13.

(05/16/13) APWU President Cliff Guffey is congratulating APWU retirees and other former employees who will soon receive the first installment of the $15,000 incentive the APWU negotiated last year. The first payment of $10,000 (minus applicable taxes and withholdings) will be available on May 24, 2013. The second installment of $5,000 will be paid on May 23, 2014. "We hope our newest retirees are enjoying their new lives," Guffey said. "We're sure they will enjoy the incentive."

((05/15/13) Preliminary lab tests indicated the presence of ricin on two suspicious letters in Spokane WA, the Postal Service told the APWU on May 15. The letters are being analyzed and tested further for hazardous material, according to a Mandatory Stand-Up Talk management presented to workers.

(05/14/13) APWU President Cliff Guffey asked leaders of the Alliance for Retired Americans to encourage members of Congress to support the Postal Service Protection Act (S. 316 in the Senate and H.R. 630 in the House) when they met with U.S. senators and representatives on May 10.

(05/13/13) Myke Reid retired effective May 13, ending an illustrious career as the APWU's Legislative and Political Director. "Postal reform remains an unfinished agenda item," Reid said. "I will continue to do whatever I can to help the APWU achieve postal reform that makes sense." The union's National Executive Board unanimously approved Maintenance Craft Assistant Director "A" Gary Kloepfer to replace Reid. "Gary has been a very effective advocate for the Maintenance Craft," said APWU President Cliff Guffey. "I am pleased that he has accepted this important assignment."