THE
MAIL HANDLER
WINTER 2O22
NATIONAL POSTAL MAIL HANDLERS UNION
CONTENTS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD
4
Paul V. Hogrogian National President
Michael J. Hora
6
Secretary-Treasurer
8
John A. Gibson Vice President Eastern Region
David E. Wilkin Vice President Northeastern Region
Lawrence B. Sapp Vice President Southern Region
The Trifecta—National Bargaining, Postal Reform and Corona Virus Pandemic
Secretary-Treasurer’s Report Restarting the 2020 Convention
June Harris Vice President Central Region
President’s Report
Field Negotiating Committee Meets in Washington DC
12
Convention Delegates to Convene in Denver
14
Contract Administration Department Report
16
Legislative and Political Report
18
2022 PAC Incentive Awards
28
MHBP® Health Plan Report
32
Women’s Committee Report
36
Wage Chart
38
Mail Handlers Across the Country See pictures of various meetings and functions across the country
Bargaining a National Agreement
Don J. Sneesby
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Vice President Western Region
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WINTER 2022
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FIELD NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE MEETS IN WASHINGTON DC IN PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL BARGAINING
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ON THE COVER: The National Executive Board, 14 Local Presidents and National CAD Representatives make up the NPMHU Field Negotiation Committee. Preparations for national bargaining are in full swing.
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