Mail handler union

The Mail Handlers Union, also known as the National Association of Mail Handlers (NAMH), is a labor union that represents employees who work in the mail handling industry. The union was founded in 1940 and is affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).

The Mail Handlers Union represents employees who work for the United States Postal Service (USPS) and private mail handling companies. The union's members include:

  1. Mail handlers: These are employees who sort, process, and deliver mail and packages.
  2. Mail clerks: These are employees who work in post offices and perform tasks such as selling stamps, processing mail, and providing customer service.
  3. Mail processing clerks: These are employees who work in mail processing facilities and perform tasks such as sorting, processing, and delivering mail.
  4. Delivery drivers: These are employees who deliver mail and packages to customers.

The Mail Handlers Union's main goals are to:

  1. Improve working conditions and job security for its members.
  2. Negotiate fair wages and benefits.
  3. Protect the rights of its members.
  4. Promote the interests of the mail handling industry.

The union has a number of benefits for its members, including:

  1. Collective bargaining: The union negotiates contracts with employers to improve wages, benefits, and working conditions.
  2. Job security: The union works to protect its members' jobs and prevent layoffs.
  3. Training and education: The union provides training and education programs to help its members develop new skills and advance in their careers.
  4. Advocacy: The union advocates for the interests of its members and the mail handling industry as a whole.

Some of the key issues that the Mail Handlers Union has addressed in recent years include:

  1. Postal reform: The union has advocated for reforms to the USPS to ensure its financial stability and continued viability.
  2. Job security: The union has worked to protect its members' jobs and prevent layoffs in the face of declining mail volumes and budget cuts.
  3. Wages and benefits: The union has negotiated for fair wages and benefits for its members, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
  4. Workplace safety: The union has advocated for improved workplace safety and health standards for its members.

Overall, the Mail Handlers Union plays an important role in representing the interests of employees in the mail handling industry and advocating for their rights and benefits.