APWU Day of Action: Rally in Trenton

Written by: Tony Rodriguez

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) organized a Day of Action Rally in Trenton, New Jersey, bringing together postal employees and supporters from several local unions, including the Trenton Metro Area, South Jersey Area, NJ Shore, and Red Bank Locals. Held at the Trenton Processing and Distribution Center (680 US Highway 130), this rally was part of a national initiative aimed at addressing key challenges postal workers face and demanding greater transparency from postal leadership.

The rally was part of the APWU’s larger push for significant changes in USPS operations. Postal workers emphasized the need for adequate staffing, noting that understaffed facilities have resulted in longer hours, increased stress, and diminished service quality. The APWU has long called for USPS management to invest in recruiting and retaining workers, ensuring communities receive the high-quality mail services they rely on. As part of a nationwide movement, the Trenton rally was one of many held across the country, representing the collective voice of over 200,000 USPS employees and retirees. The message of solidarity is clear: postal workers deserve respect, fair wages, and a seat at the table when decisions are made about the future of the postal service.

Additionally, postal workers are seeking a fair contract that provides proper compensation, benefits, and cost-of-living adjustments for workers who have kept the postal system running through difficult circumstances.

For more information on the APWU’s national movement and demands, visit the APWU website (https://apwu.org).

SJAL #0526 Proposed Constitution Amendments

HEAR YE, HEAR YE, HEAR YE…

It is that time where ALL MEMBERS are being called to witness the Area Local’s proposed Constitutional Amendments. Below are the proposals and who submitted them for the General Members to review, provided by the Constitutional Change committee. These amendments will be voted on in the upcoming June 23rd meeting.

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Notices of Public Meeting for SO Jersey NJ P&DC

There will be a Public Meeting next Wednesday,  March 6, 2024 at 1 PM (EST) at the Cherry Hill Public Library. (DOWNLOAD THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS TO SEE THE FULL DETAILS)

The recent announcement by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) regarding the potential relocation of operations from the South Jersey Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) in Bellmawr NJ to the Philadelphia P&DC in Philadelphia PA has sparked significant concerns among residents and businesses. While part of a $40 billion investment strategy aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and improving customer service, this move has already resulted in mail delivery delays and the loss of mail and packages. These issues underscore the pressing need for a thorough reassessment of this decision.

The USPS’s Delivering for America plan, while seeking to make the Postal Service more efficient and competitive, has raised doubts about its effectiveness in light of the current situation at the South Jersey P&DC. The facility review, intended to inform resource allocation and enhance customer service, has instead led to disruptions that are negatively impacting the community. Moreover, the potential decrease in employment opportunities due to this relocation adds to the local economic struggles, further exacerbating the situation.

Public input is a crucial component of such decisions, yet the short notice given for the public meeting on March 6, 2024, at the Cherry Hill Public Library, has left little time for meaningful community engagement. This rushed approach undermines the transparency and inclusivity necessary for a decision of this magnitude, especially considering the potential impact on the stability of current employees who may be uprooted from their base of operations, leading to possible job losses.

As concerned citizens, we urge the USPS to reconsider its decision regarding the South Jersey P&DC. While recognizing the need for modernization and efficiency, we emphasize that these goals should not come at the expense of service quality and community well-being. We call for a more comprehensive evaluation, with ample opportunity for public input, to ensure that any changes made benefit all stakeholders involved, including the employees whose livelihoods are at stake.

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