SPRING 2016
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President’s Report
Read President Hogrogian’s reports on National Negotiations and the Union’s efforts to achieve a negotiated agreement
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Bargaining With the Postal Service
A comprehensive review of the bargaining process
13 Union Plus
aking memories and M staying connected
The Quarterly Publication of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union
14 Secretary-
22 Legislative and
Read National SecretaryTreasurer Gardner’s article entitled “The Power of You!” Mark provides some insight into the activities of the upcoming National Convention
Legislative and Political Director Robert Losi reports on upcoming legislation and the possible impact on the NPMHU
Treasurer’s Report
16 Mail Handlers to
Convene in Chicago
Learn about the six Convention Committees and their preparation for the National Convention.
18 2016 NPMHU
National Convention Delegate Listing
20 Contract
Administration Department Report
BARGAINING EXTENDED
PARTIES CONTINUE WORKING TO ACHIEVE A NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT
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ON THE COVER: President Hogrogian meets with Local Presidents to discuss the status of national bargaining
CAD Manager Thomas J. Branch reports on Mail Handler Assistants
21 OPM Announces
Rare FEGLI Open Season Opportunity
This is the first opportunity since 2004 to sign up for Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) without having to undergo a physical exam
Political Report
23 2016 PAC
Incentive Awards
26 Guide to the Hatch Act
28 Health Plan Report Executive Director Michael Hora reports on Sun Safety
29 MHBP
This Plan is Your Plan ®
30 Mail Handlers
Across the Country
See pictures of various meetings and functions across the country