WINTER 2017
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President’s Report
Read President Hogrogian reports on National Negotiations and the terms of the tentative agreement
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Mark Gardner addresses the deterioration of our nation’s political discourse and the election’s aftermath
The Quarterly Publication of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union
6 11 NEWLY ELECTED EXECUTIVE BOARD SWORN INTO OFFICE
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PREPARED TO LEAD IN TUMULTUOUS TIMES
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SecretaryTreasurer’s Report
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ON THE COVER: NPMHU President Emeritus John Hegarty officiates the ceremony, installing the newly elected National Executive Board
Summary of Tentative Agreement Establishing Terms of 2016 National Agreement ote “YES” to Ratify V the 2016 National Agreement Contract Administration Department Report
CAD Manager Thomas J. Branch reports on leave – His article, Leave Without Pay (LWOP) vs Absent Without Leave (AWOL), helps clarify the difference
13 Mail Handlers
Gather for SemiAnnual Meeting of Local Unions
Read about the activities of the SAMLU body as Local Presidents come together to address the current issues facing all Mail Handlers
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Political Report
Legislative and Political Director Bob Losi reports on results and ramifications of the November 8, 2016 election
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NPMHU Arthur S. Vallone National Scholarship Program
Applicants must submit all required material to the Scholarship Committee on or before March 15, 2017
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MHBP®
Setting a new standard for federal employee health plans
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LiUNA International Convention
Delegates representing the Laborers International Union of North America convened to conduct the business of the organization
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Health Plan Report
MHBP Executive Director Michael Hora reports on Heart Health and physical fitness
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Mail Handlers Across the Country
See pictures of various meetings and functions across the country