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NATIONAL POSTAL MAIL HANDLERS UNION NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

CONTENTS Report: 4 President’s The Hits Keep Coming President Hogrogian reports on current issues facing all mail handlers as the NPMHU prepares for national bargaining.

Paul V. Hogrogian National President

Timothy M. Dwyer Secretary-Treasurer

June Harris Vice President Central Region

John A. Gibson Vice President Eastern Region

David E. Wilkin

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Mail 31 U.S. Not For Sale Postal employees hold rallies in each congressional district to demonstrate against any effort to privatize the U.S. Postal Service.

Meeting 8 Semi-Annual of the Local Unions

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Committee on the Future Meets on Long-Term Issues

Awareness Alert: Your Life Could Depend On It!

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The Women’s Committee reports on breast cancer and domestic violence awareness.

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Vice President Northeastern Region

Lawrence B. Sapp Vice President Southern Region

Vice President Western Region

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Don J. Sneesby

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THE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL POSTAL MAIL HANDLERS UNION

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ON THE COVER: President Hogrogian calls on all mail handers to come together and face these contract negotiations head-on. Now is the time to submit your contract proposals.

MAIL HANDLERS COME TOGETHER IN PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL BARGAINING

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Semi-Annual Meeting of Local Unions: Washington DC

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Now is the time to submit your bargaining proposals

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Take a look at MHBP this Open Season

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