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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

Report and 12 SAMLU Bargaining Update:

Read President Hogrogian’s report on the status of national negotiations

Union leaders from across the country gather in our nation’s capital

6 SecretaryTreasurer’s Report NST Hora provides an overview of current affairs

8 NPMHU Open House

NPMHU leadership are welcomed to the Mail Handlers new National Headquarters

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CAD Manager's Report

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Mail Handlers Across the Country

Read about the RI-399 settlement and appeal procedures

See pictures of various meetings and functions across the country

David E. Wilkin Vice President Northeastern Region

Lawrence B. Sapp Vice President Southern Region

Vice President Western Region

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NATIONAL AGREEMENT EXPIRES

TALKS CONTINUE ON THE COVER: More than 200 guests attended and toured the Union headquarters during the NPMHU Open House

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MAIL HANDLERS HOST OPEN HOUSE

SAMLU AND BARGAINING UPDATE

NPMHU JOINS AFGE IN CAPITOL HILL RALLY

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