THE
MAIL HANDLER
FALL 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
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
MAIL HANDLER THE
Don J. Sneesby
FALL 2019
THE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL POSTAL MAIL HANDLERS UNION
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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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