THE
MAIL HANDLER
WINTER 2020
NATIONAL POSTAL MAIL HANDLERS UNION
CONTENTS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD
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Paul V. Hogrogian National President
Michael J. Hora
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Secretary-Treasurer
June Harris Vice President Central Region
John A. Gibson Vice President Eastern Region
Vice President Northeastern Region
Lawrence B. Sapp Vice President Southern Region
Tentative agreement reached despite inopportune times
NST Hora provides update on the ratification process
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2019 National Agreement
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Mail Handlers to Convene in Denver, CO
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NPMHU Women’s Committee Report Women’s Day and the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution
Summary of tentative agreement
Proposed Amendments to the Constitution must be received by June 12, 2020
Moving Forward in the New Year Hear from the NPMHU’s New Legislative and Political Director
Secretary-Treasurer’s Report
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David E. Wilkin
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President’s Report
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Mail Handlers Across the Country See pictures of various meetings and functions across the country
CAD Manager’s Report Update on the RI-399 monetary settlement appeal process
Don J. Sneesby
MAIL HANDLER THE
Vice President Western Region
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WINTER 2020
THE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL POSTAL MAIL HANDLERS UNION
MAIL HANDLERS AND USPS REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BALLOTS MAILED FEB 18, 2020 COUNT SET FOR MARCH 23, 2020
9 SUMMARY OF TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
ON THE COVER: On January 22nd, the NPMHU announced that it had reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Postal Service over the terms of the 2019 National Agreement.
12 HOUSE PASSES H.R. 2382 USPS FAIRNESS ACT
13 HOW TO PROPOSE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS AND RESOLUTIONS
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