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Earl W. Miller (1919 – 2007)

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of former Minneapolis Area Local President, Earl W. Miller.  Earl passed away on Friday, January 26, 2007.  In addition to being local President form 1972-1978 Earl held many positions within the local.  After retiring from the USPS in 1978 Earl remained heavily involved in the Minneapolis Central labor Union Council and the Minnesota AFL-CIO where he was a delegate and officer.

Through these venues Earl continued working behind the scenes for the benefit of all Postal Workers.  Earl’s influence continued to be a driving force in guiding and developing many of the policies of the Minneapolis Area Local up to the time of his death. 

Earl will be sorely missed but never forgotten as lessons learned due to his mentoring will continue to be applied on behalf of the local he loved.  More details about Earl will be published in our March edition of the Northern Light.  We will be searching for an appropriate way to ensure that a man who meant so much to our APWU family will be long remembered and his name cemented into the fabric that makes up the Minneapolis Area Local APWU.

Earl’s Wake will be Thursday, February 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Estes Funeral Chapel, 2210 Plymouth Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN.  The phone number is 612 521-6744.

The services will be Friday at the Shiloh Temple, 1201 W. Broadway, Minneapolis, MN.  The time for the service have yet to be determined.  Call 612-623-0677 for more details.

$734,000.00 Casual in Lieu of Settlement Update #2

We have been notified that the data turned in to management on November 17, 2006, was submitted and in the possession of the Postal Data Center effective Friday, January 26, 2007.  Unless there are any additional set backs we are confidant that those who will receive payments (Clerks within the Minneapolis Installation and its facilities) as of a result of these staffing infractions will see those reflected on one of their next two checks.

Non-Members - As stated in an earlier edition of the flash we will still be monitoring the non-members who receive money form this settlement.  It is time that all non-members do the right thing and belong to the only organization that fights for their work place benefits!  As stated in the earlier flash, those who do not belong because it would cause a conflict in their “beliefs” will certainly want to give their proceeds back to the local so we can donate it to worthwhile and needy charities within the community.  It will be reported on a future flash.  There are approximately 170 non-members who will receive money as a result of the Union uncovering and pursuing managerial staffing violations.

IF YOU ARE A COLLEGE STUDENT, HAVE A COLLEGE STUDENT, OR HAVE A GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR - NOW IS THE TIME TO WORK ON YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS!

Every year at this time the Minneapolis Area Local has a number of scholarship opportunities that become available to our members or the children of our members.   If you have a high school senior graduating this June or you are interested in scholarships for continuing education for yourself or a family member, you may wish to consider the following opportunities:

Minnesota AFL-CIO Scholarships

These Minnesota AFL-CIO  applications are  available on line, however,  since the Minneapolis Area Local must certify your APWU membership,  please request your application by calling the Union Office at 623-0677.  Also, you will want to be cautious to apply only one time --duplicates will invalidate the applicant.

The Minnesota AFL-CIO Scholarships with May 1 2007 Deadline:

Two David K Roe College or University $1,000 Scholarships

Two Hubert H. Humphrey College or University $1,000 Scholarships

One Donald Pilla Vocational $1,000 Scholarship

Applicants must be a graduating high school senior with a straight “B” or better average and the dependent of a Minneapolis APWU dues paying member, and must attend a post-secondary institution or trade school within the State of Minnesota.  The winners of the above are chosen by lot.

The Minnesota AFL-CIO Bill Peterson Scholarship with an April 1, 2007 Deadline:

Ten Bill Peterson Post-Secondary $1,000 Scholarships available to High School Seniors, College Students OR Adult Learners that are Members or a dependent of a member of the Minneapolis Area Local, APWU (Local #125).

The Nellie Stone Scholarship for Racial Minorities

Scholarships ranging from $500-$2500, as determined by Committee, are available for the racial minority Union member or the child, grandchild or spouse of a Union member.  Deadline is April 1.  Please call the APWU Union Office at 623-0677 for this application as we must certify Union Membership..

Minneapolis Area Local, APWU Scholarships

The Minneapolis Area Local, APWU offers four $2000 scholarships to graduating High School Seniors of our members.  The rules and application appear in the February and March issues of THE NORTHERN LIGHT.  Drawing at the April GMM will choose the winners.

National APWU Scholarship

The National APWU offers 1 Vocational and 1 College Scholarship to graduating high school senior students of APWU Members.  Winners are chosen on the basis of academic achievement.   These are lengthy applications and require a number of enclosures to be provided by the applicant.  Please request the forms soon to allow adequate time to apply.  The deadline to postmark these applications is March 15.  Please call the APWU office at 623-0677 for the applications.

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