WINTER 2015
Contents 3 President’s Report Read National President
Hegarty’s final report and his reflection on the Union, retirement, and his time as National President
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SecretaryTreasurers Report Mark Gardner reflects on
the past while highlighting the future challenges facing all Mail Handlers
6 Semi-Annual Meeting of the Local Unions Officers and representatives from nearly every NPMHU Local Union gathered in San Francisco, California to participate in the latest Semi-Annual Meeting of the Local Unions (SAMLU)
On the Cover: John Hegarty and Paul Hogrogian prepare for transition of NPMHU National President.
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NPMHU Political Action Committee 2014 Contributors The NPMHU needs your active involvement in contributing to the Political Action Committee to assist candidates who will work to protect the wages and benefits of all Mail Handlers. Review your 2014 membership contribution level
22 Committee on the
Future of the NPMHU Read the report of the activities of the Committee on the Future
24 National Day of Action
On November 14, 2014, postal workers across the United States organized protest rallies as part of a National Day of Action to send a message to Postmaster General and the USPS Board of Governors: STOP DELAYING AMERICA’S MAIL!
26 Mail Handlers
Across the Country See pictures of various
NPMHU meetings and functions across the nation
29 Hegarty Retirement
Share in the celebration
and reflection on President Hegarty’s accomplishments. Read the introspective dedication to President Hegarty’s service to the NPMHU.