THE
MAIL HANDLER
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NATIONAL POSTAL MAIL HANDLERS UNION
CONTENTS
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD
Report 4 President’s National Negotiations Continue
Paul V. Hogrogian
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Secretary-Treasurer
Vice President Central Region
John A. Gibson
Vice President Northeastern Region
John (J.R.) Macon Vice President Southern Region
Don J. Sneesby Vice President Western Region
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Eugene Horton
Officers Across 8 National the Country
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Vice President Eastern Region
Daniel W. St. Marie
Per Your Request 18 Leave, National CAD Representative
Evolution of the NPMHU and USPS
Kevin P. Tabarus June Harris
Anxiety and Stress
Secretary-Treasurer’s Report
Contract Administration Department Report Reassignments
the Moment 12 Meeting Eastern Region Vice
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and 20 Legislative Political Report Postal Board of Governors Warn of Financial Shortcomings
Health Plan Report 26 MHBP Keep Your Lungs Healthy Stewards: Our Front 31 Shop Line of Defense
President John Gibson
Northeastern Region Vice President Daniel St. Marie
New Equipment Deployment and Craft Determination National CAD Representative Tom Ruther
Handlers Across 32 Mail the Country See pictures of various meetings and functions across the country
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Women’s 17 NPMHU Committee Report
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