SPRING 2017
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President’s Report
Read President Hogrogian’s report on the ratification of the 2016 National Agreement and ongoing battles of postal reform
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ecretaryS Treasurer’s Report
Read National Secretary-Treasurer Gardner’s final article as he reflects on family, friends and his time with the Mail Handlers Union
The Quarterly Publication of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union
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he NPMHU Bids T Mark Gardner a Fond Farewell
Enjoy a reminiscent trip down memory lane as the NPMHU reflects on Mark’s 25 years of service in Washington D.C.
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egislative and L Political Report
Legislative and Political Director Bob Losi reports on the impact of President Trump’s first one-hundred days
12 2017 PAC
Incentive Awards
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A FOND FAREWELL TO
MARK GARDNER
The NPMHU recognizes those that donated to the Mail Handlers Political Action Committee
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AC Contributions P for 2016
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ON THE COVER: While addressing the membership, National SecretaryTreasurer Mark Gardner reacts to a standing ovation from his friends and peers.
Updated Wage Chart
Effective on March 4, 2017, all career Mail Handler craft employees are scheduled to receive the second of seven possible cost-ofliving (COLA) adjustments
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ontract C Administration Department Report
CAD Manager Thomas J. Branch reports on difficult duties facing every shop steward
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Learn about the upcoming walks to support JDRF, help us turn Type One into Type None
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omings and Goings C at the National Office
Manager of the Contract Administrations Department, T.J. Branch has announced his retirement. Read about the new assignments and appointments triggered by this vacancy
22 MHBP Health Plan Report
Executive Director Michael Hora reports on Wellness Fund opportunities and the certification of accreditation awarded by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
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ail Handlers M Across the Country
See pictures of various meetings and functions across the country