MAIL HANDLER THE
WINTER 2019
NATIONAL POSTAL MAIL HANDLERS UNION
CONTENTS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD
4 President’s Report
Paul V. Hogrogian National President
Michael J. Hora Secretary-Treasurer
June Harris Vice President Central Region
John A. Gibson Vice President Eastern Region
David E. Wilkin Vice President Northeastern Region
Preparations for national bargaining are underway. President Hogrogian provides an overview of contract negotiation priorities.
6 SecretaryTreasurer’s Report Transition, relocation, national negotiations, and a quadrennial convention. NST Hora’s overview of the next 20 months.
Field Negotiating 8 NPMHU Committee meets in
Administration 10 Contract Department Report The process of collective bargaining and path to ratification. By CAD Manager, Teresa Harmon
Management 14 Finance Seminar
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The Women’s Wave is Coming By Women’s Committee Chairperson, June Harris
Washington DC
Lawrence B. Sapp Vice President Southern Region
Don J. Sneesby Vice President Western Region
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ON THE COVER: The Field Negotiating Committee met during the first full week of February at the NPMHU’s National Headquarters.
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