Vol. XXV, No. 18 / Jerry Sirois, President / July 7, 2004.

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If Your Rights are Affected Due to Military Duties!

We are aware that local managers may have attempted to deny FMLA rights to Postal Employees who have been absent due to duties required by our armed forces. If you have been required to serve on active duty and then returned only to be denied rights you would have attained had you not been required to serve – please see your steward &/or contact Veterans Affairs Coordinator, Abe Abram immediately as you may be entitled to these benefits. We all owe our military personnel a great debt for serving as our first line of defense! The Union in turn is honored to serve as your first line of defense when it comes to employment matters at the Postal Service.

Discounted Valley Fair Tickets

Please be advised that the Union has sold our entire allotment of Valley Fair Tickets at the price of $16.00. However, because of our group status we are still able to offer tickets to our members at the continued discounted price of $21.00, which is still more than $10.00 off the original price of tickets. APWU Members that want to buy discounted tickets at the $21.00 price, please send your order to our NE Office along with a stamped return envelope and we will get those to you ASAP.

Attn: Stations & Associate Office Employees

On July 13-15 between the hours of 8:30 am & 2:00 PM APWU Reps will be stopping into your office to meet in your break room to hear your questions or concerns.

Minneapolis Area Local, APWU
Third Annual Faust-Terwedo Golf Tournament
Friday, August 13, 2004
Sundance Golf Course in Maple Grove

THIS TOURNAMENT IS OPEN TO APWU MEMBERS AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY! It will be a Two-Player Scramble. One two-player team per score card, use full names. Drop off score cards in the pro shop. Everyone will get at least three golf balls. The prizes will be donated by the APWU.

ALL TEAMS ARE REQUIRED TO USE POWER CARTS.

Cost will be $40.00 which includes Green Fees and 1/2 a cart. All monies must be prepaid with tee time requests.

Friday, August 13 Tee Time slots from 7 am to 11 am can be requested using the form below. Tee Times will be issued on First Come/First Served basis as we have limited times available. There is no guarantee. This is a rain or shine tournament -- there will be no refunds.

To request Tee Time: Complete Order Form, Include All Checks Due and a Stamped Self-Addressed Return Envelope.

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Deadline to order Tee Times: August 2, 2004 Green Fees Payable in advance by

Mail to: MINNEAPOLIS AREA LOCAL, APWU
Attn: Dale Dugan
1234 - 4th Street NE. Minneapolis, MN.55413

Please make Checks Payable to: Faust-Terwedo Golf Tourney