Unions want share of USPS financial success, protection for health benefits
The Federal Times says that the four postal unions, currently in contract negotiations with the USPS, expect their members to be rewarded for their contributions to the postal service’s improved financial picture. The story, in the September 18 edition, also highlights continued USPS contributions to postal workers’ health benefits as a prime concern. The story quotes APWU Communications Director Sally Davidow: “We expect health care to be an issue of contention and we will do everything we can to protect and even advance what our members now enjoy.” According to the Federal Times, “Postal Service employees’ share of health benefit premiums is lower than that for other federal employees under current union contracts.”
For all the contention, the story says that the parties are optimistic- it says that the NALC’s Bill Young is confident that negotiations will reach a negotiated agreement, and both PMG Jack Potter and APWU President Bill Burrus expect to sign an agreement by November 20
It would be nice to have a good dental insurance plan in the next contract.
Just provide me with the same coverage that our congressmen get and at the same cost to the congressmen and I’ll be happy
I agree that we need dental coverage. A $925 crown and I have to pay $925 is just a bit much.