All public logs

Combined display of all available logs of The Mail Handler Underground. You can narrow down the view by selecting a log type, the username (case-sensitive), or the affected page (also case-sensitive).

• 18:13, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 8 Section 7 (Created page with "=== Section 7 === The National Secretary‐Treasurer shall be required to maintain corrected Regular and Associate Membership and Mailing Lists, effecting updates and changes within 30 days of receipt of changes, and shall distribute such corrected Mailing lists, upon request, to the respective Locals.")
• 18:13, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 8 Section 6 (Created page with "=== Section 6 === The National Secretary‐Treasurer shall order an annual audit of the National Union’s finances by an outside Certified Public Accountant. Such audit shall be made in accordance with the professionally accepted standards for auditing labor unions. The auditor’s report shall be published and distributed to the membership each year.")
• 18:13, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 8 Section 5 (Created page with "=== Section 5 === The National Secretary‐Treasurer, with the approval of the National Executive Board, may designate one or more competent auditors to examine the records and accounts of the Local Unions.")
• 18:12, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 8 Section 4 (Created page with "=== Section 4 === The National Secretary‐Treasurer shall be responsible for developing and overseeing a uniform system of accounting and record keeping for the National Union and Local Unions and either s/he, or his/ her designee, may inspect the books or records of Local Unions on an equitable basis from time to time to assure compliance with prescribed standards and procedures.")
• 18:11, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 8 Section 3 (Created page with "=== Section 3 === The National Secretary‐Treasurer shall record, or cause to be recorded, the proceedings of all National Conventions and such meetings of the National Executive Board as the Board may desire to have recorded, and s/he shall also prepare minutes of all Executive Board and Presidents’ meetings and shall distribute copies of such minutes to Local Unions within 30 days.")
• 18:11, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 8 Section 2 (Created page with "=== Section 2 === The National Secretary‐Treasurer shall be required to review and approve or disapprove the expenses of the National President.")
• 18:10, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 8 Section 1 (Created page with "=== Section 1 === The National Secretary‐Treasurer shall receive all monies due and owing to this Union and shall give proper receipt for such monies as are collected. Such monies shall be deposited in separate bank accounts held in the name of this Union. The National Secretary‐Treasurer shall have prepared and mailed to the National President and other members of the National Executive Board and to each subordinate body, an annual financial report of the receipts a...")
• 18:06, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 7 (Created page with "== Article 7 ‐ Duties of the National President == {{:Constitution Article 7 Section 1}} {{:Constitution Article 7 Section 2}} {{:Constitution Article 7 Section 3}} {{:Constitution Article 7 Section 4}} {{:Constitution Article 7 Section 5}} {{:Constitution Article 7 Section 6}} {{:Constitution Article 7 Section 7}} {{:Constitution Article 7 Section 8}} {{:Constitution Article 7 Section 9}}")
• 18:06, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 7 Section 9 (Created page with "=== Section 9 === The responsibilities which this Union has with respect to negotiating and executing collective bargaining agreements on behalf of this Union and the employees of the United States Postal Service represented thereby shall be discharged by the National President who shall designate a National Negotiating Committee to prepare collective bargaining proposals based upon submissions received from the Local Unions and conduct collective bargaining negotiations...")
• 18:05, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 7 Section 8 (Created page with "=== Section 8 === The National President or her or his designee shall be the principal spokesperson for this Union on all matters pertaining to this Union.")
• 18:05, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 7 Section 7 (Created page with "=== Section 7 === The National President or a designee shall make a reasonable effort to visit each Local Union not less often than once each year.")
• 18:04, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 7 Section 6 (Created page with "=== Section 6 === The National President shall be authorized to appoint, remove, and establish the salary and benefits for the Executive Director of the Mail Handler Health Benefit Plan and the administrator of the National Associate Member Billing Program, with the prior approval of the National Executive Board.")
• 18:04, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 7 Section 5 (Created page with "=== Section 5 === The National President shall be authorized to spend the funds of this Union in its interests for such purposes as s/he shall determine and the National Executive Board shall approve or disapprove. Non‐recurring expenditures in excess of $10,000.00 shall require the advance approval of the National Executive Board. All drafts, notes, and checks drawn against the Union shall be signed by both the National President and the National Secretary‐Treasurer.")
• 18:03, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 7 Section 4 (Created page with "=== Section 4 === The National President shall convene a meeting of the National Executive Board at least four times each year and at such other times as s/he shall deem necessary for the purpose of conducting the business of this Union. S/he shall also convene an Executive Board meeting within fifteen (15) days at the request of the majority of the Executive Board members. The National President shall preside over all sessions of the National Executive Board as its Chai...")
• 18:03, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 7 Section 3 (Created page with "=== Section 3 === The National President shall have the authority, when s/he deems it necessary between meetings of the National Executive Board, to conduct a poll of the Board by telephone, by electronic communications, or by mail. All such polls and each member’s vote shall be recorded and published with the next Executive Board meeting minutes if not distributed earlier.")
• 18:02, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 7 Section 2 (Created page with "=== Section 2 === The National President shall receive regular reports from all representatives of this Union and shall make frequent reports to the membership by publishing regular news bulletins. The National President shall have authority to employ such technical and clerical assistance as shall be necessary for the efficient conduct of the affairs of this Union. The National President shall be responsible for directing the Union’s legislative, safety, legal and edu...")
• 18:01, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 7 Section 1 (Created page with "=== Section 1 === The National President shall have authority to interpret the Constitution and laws of this Union and to decide all questions arising thereunder between meetings of the National Executive Board and shall have authority to settle and determine all grievances and disputes submitted for resolution. Actions and decisions of the National President shall be appealable to the National Executive Board in accordance with Article XVIII of this Constitution.")
• 17:31, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 6 (Created page with "ARTICLE VI ‐ Officers {{:Constitution Article 6 Section 1}} {{:Constitution Article 6 Section 2}} {{:Constitution Article 6 Section 3}} {{:Constitution Article 6 Section 4}} {{:Constitution Article 6 Section 5}} {{:Constitution Article 6 Section 6}} {{:Constitution Article 6 Section 7}} {{:Constitution Article 6 Section 8}} {{:Constitution Article 6 Section 9}}")
• 17:31, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 6 Section 9 (Created page with "=== Section 9 === All officers and employees of the National Union who participate in the LIUNA National 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan shall receive a match of their contributions, to the extent authorized by that plan.")
• 17:30, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 6 Section 8 (Created page with "=== Section 8 === Any officer or other Union representative who applies for or accepts, for any period of time, a supervisory or management position with the Postal Service (including any EAS position involved in discipline of employees or application of the National Agreement) or with the USPS Office of Inspector General or the Postal Inspection Service shall immediately resign his/her position with the Union and, failing to do so, the position shall be declared to be v...")
• 17:30, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 6 Section 7 (Created page with "=== Section 7 === The Regional Vice Presidents shall be compensated at the rate of $500 per day for attending National Executive Board meetings in addition to their travel and other reasonable and necessary incidental expenses. Such compensation shall be in addition to any compensation received by virtue of being a Local Union officer or Union employee.")
• 17:29, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 6 Section 6 (Created page with "=== Section 6 === The salary of the National President shall be $229,166.56 per year, and the salary of the National Secretary‐Treasurer shall be $214,798.75 per year; they shall also receive the customary fringe benefits (including payments upon leaving office for accrued but unused sick leave at the top Mail Handler Level 5 pay rate) and shall be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in connection with and in the performance of their duties. W...")
• 17:28, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 6 Section 5 (Created page with "=== Section 5 === In the event of a vacancy in any position on the National Executive Board between National Conventions such positions shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term by a majority of the Board from among the regular membership of this Union, provided that the appointee shall be someone who would be eligible to run for the particular office to which s/he is appointed.")
• 17:28, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 6 Section 4 (Created page with "=== Section 4 === The National President, the National Secretary‐Treasurer and the five (5) Regional Vice Presidents shall comprise the National Executive Board which shall be the governing body of this Union between National Conventions. The Regional Vice Presidents shall be elected by and from their respective regions, and shall not run nationally. All officers of this National Union shall have a four‐year term of office.")
• 17:27, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 6 Section 3 (Created page with "=== Section 3 === The other officials of this Union shall be five (5) Regional Vice Presidents.")
• 17:27, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 6 Section 2 (Created page with "=== Section 2 === The National Secretary‐Treasurer shall be the chief custodian of all books, records, documents, and properties of this Union and shall keep a true and accurate record of all financial transactions of this Union. S/he shall be authorized to carry out such responsibilities personally or by deputy. If a deputy is to be designated to carry out any duties or responsibilities of the Secretary‐Treasurer, said deputy should be qualified in financial matters...")
• 17:26, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 6 Section 1 (Created page with "=== Section 1 === The National President shall be the chief executive officer of this Union, and s/he shall have responsibility for the overall conduct of the Union’s affairs. S/he shall be authorized to carry out such responsibilities personally or by deputy.")
• 17:16, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 5 (Created page with "== Article 5 ‐ Membership == {{:Constitution Article 5 Section 1}} {{:Constitution Article 5 Section 2}} {{:Constitution Article 5 Section 3}} {{:Constitution Article 5 Section 4}} {{:Constitution Article 5 Section 5}} {{:Constitution Article 5 Section 6}} {{:Constitution Article 5 Section 7}} {{:Constitution Article 5 Section 8}} {{:Constitution Article 5 Section 9}}")
• 17:16, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 5 Section 9 (Created page with "=== Section 9 === All regular members employed by the Postal Service shall be entitled to ratify or reject by majority vote national contracts or parts thereof tentatively agreed to through negotiations prior to expiration of existing contracts in accordance with procedures published by the National Executive Board in a timely fashion prior to ratification. Members shall be furnished with the text of any proposed changes and deletions together with their ballots. The out...")
• 17:16, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 5 Section 8 (Created page with "=== Section 8 === No member may be fined, suspended, expelled, or otherwise disciplined except for the nonpayment of dues unless such member has been served with specific, written charges, given a reasonable opportunity to prepare his or her defense, and afforded a full and fair hearing.")
• 17:14, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 5 Section 7 (Created page with "=== Section 7 === All members in good standing shall have equal rights and privileges in this Union and every member shall have the right, subject to the provisions of this Constitution, to nominate candidates, to run for office, to support candidates of their choosing without fear of reprisal, to vote in elections and referenda, to attend membership meetings of his or her Local Union, to express any views, arguments, or opinions, to meet and assemble freely with other m...")
• 17:14, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 5 Section 6 (Created page with "=== Section 6 === Associate members are members of this Union and shall be entitled to participate in activities of the Union and of its subordinate bodies affecting their rights as associate members or as members of Union benefit plans; provided, however, that associate members shall not be entitled to vote or serve as officers or delegates, or to attend those portions of Local Union meetings not affecting their rights as associate members or as members of Union benefi...")
• 17:12, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 5 Section 5 (Created page with "=== Section 5 === Members who have retired from employment and who at the time of retirement were members in good standing in this Union shall be entitled to maintain their membership. Such members who continue to pay regular dues shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of membership, except the right to run for office or delegate and the right to nominate or vote for Union officers or delegates. Any such member who does not continue to pay dues shall be entitled...")
• 17:11, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 5 Section 4 (Created page with "=== Section 4 === It shall be the duty of all members to faithfully abide by this Constitution and the rules and regulations of this Union, to uphold and defend the rights of every other member under this Constitution and to aid and support enforcement of the duties of every other member under this Constitution, and to support the enforcement of, and maintain the integrity of, collective bargaining agreements negotiated by the Union.")
• 17:10, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 5 Section 3 (Created page with "=== Section 3 === An individual shall obtain membership in this Union by executing and submitting to this Union or a Local Union thereof an application for membership or a dues deduction authorization form and by making at least one full payment of dues.")
• 17:08, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 5 Section 2 (Created page with "=== Section 2 === Individuals employed in any branch, department, or agency of the federal government, including the Postal Service, or individuals who are tribal or other employees who do not otherwise qualify for regular membership in this Union may be admitted to associate membership in this Union upon the payment of the dues provided in Article XIV or on such other terms and conditions as shall be permissible under applicable law and regulations and as shall be deter...")
• 17:07, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 5 Section 1 (Created page with "=== Section 1 === Any person employed in the Postal Service classified as a Mail Handler or other employee who comes within the Mail Handler craft or jurisdiction, or any employee in the classifications set forth in Article IV herein or in any other present or future classifications within the jurisdiction of this Union, shall be eligible for regular membership in this Union. In order to participate in the Mail Handlers Health Benefit Plan or any other Union‐related in...")
• 17:03, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 4 (Created page with "== ARTICLE IV ‐ Objectives == {{:Constitution Article 4 Section 1}} {{:Constitution Article 4 Section 2}} {{:Constitution Article 4 Section 3}} {{:Constitution Article 4 Section 4}}")
• 17:02, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 4 Section 4 (Created page with "=== Section 4 === This Union shall seek to advance the interests of its members by promoting professionally accepted standards of financially sound management of its day‐to‐day operations.")
• 17:02, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 4 Section 3 (Created page with "=== Section 3 === This Union shall seek to achieve a safer and healthier work environment and better working conditions for postal employees. It will seek to educate its members and the general public in the history of the labor movement and the struggle for democratic unionism. This Union will engage in legislative and other efforts to obtain the enactment of laws to protect and enhance the welfare of workers, and to repeal laws which it believes are unjust to labor, in...")
• 17:00, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 4 Section 2 (Created page with "=== Section 2 === This Union shall strive to advance the interests of its members and protect the integrity of the craft jurisdiction of this Union through mutual cooperation, organizing the unorganized, collective bargaining, the promotion of legislation, opposition to privatization of the Postal Service, the provision of benefits such as sick, accident, and similar benefits to its members, and all other peaceful and lawful means whereby labor organizations seek to prom...")
• 16:59, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 4 Section 1 (Created page with "=== Section 1 === The objectives of this Union shall be to unite for their own advancement and betterment, and for the advancement of the United States Postal Service, regardless of race, color, creed, nationality, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or physical or mental handicap, all postal Mail Handlers and such other employees who come within the Mail Handlers craft or jurisdiction, including but not limited to all operations directly or indirectly related to po...")
• 16:54, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 3 (Article 3 - Symbols of Union: Seal and Insignia)
• 16:42, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 2 (Article 2 HQ Washington DC or vicinity)
• 16:38, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Article 1 (Article 1 Name of Union, National Postal Mail Handlers Union, NPMHU)
• 16:32, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution Preamble (Preamble of NPMHU Constitution)
• 16:31, 27 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Constitution (Created page with "CONSTITUTION of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union A DIVISION OF THE LABORERS’ INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, AFL‐CIO As Amended By The National Convention August 22–27, 2016 Additions or revisions made by the delegates attending the NPMHU’s 2016 National Convention are set forth in bold print. PREAMBLE We, the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, establish this Constitution in order to form a more perfect Union. We believe that all working people and...")
• 21:59, 26 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Section 12.2 (Article 12 Section 12.2 Principles of Seniority)
• 20:26, 26 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Article 12 Principles of Seniority Posting and Reassignments (Created page with "== ARTICLE 12 PRINCIPLES OF SENIORITY POSTING AND REASSIGNMENTS == {{:Section 12.1}}")
• 20:24, 26 December 2021 Admin talk contribs created page Section 12.1 (Article 12 Section 12.1 Probationary Period)