In our new regular feature, we’ll be taking a look at the villains who are doing their best to prevent the United States from raising wages for all or some Americans. In this series, we’re going to look past the usual suspects—for example, while it is true that too often elected officials get in the […]
A union representing postal workers will protest Tuesday afternoon at a local Staples over a pilot program in which employees at the office-supply retailer take packages and sell stamps. The American Postal Workers Union announced Friday it would be demonstrating at the Staples at 4801 McKnight Road, one of the 82 locations in four regions […]
Yesterday, Staples announced that it was donating $1 million to an online charity that helps teachers with classroom projects . But the donation seems very suspect considering the recent endorsement from several teacher unions in California, New Hampshire and Michigan to boycott Staples. Here is a portion of Staples press release: Staples Donates $1 […]
June 12, 2014 – As APWU members spread the word about the ‘Don’t Buy Staples’ campaign to other labor organizations and friends, the result of their hard work is paying off. Two additional organizations have joined the movement against the privatization of USPS retail services since yesterday. NH State Employees’ Association The New Hampshire State […]
Momentum Mounts June 11, 2014 – The Stop Staples movement is continuing to gain momentum, with several important organizations showing support for the cause. The National Education Association (NEA), which represents 3 million educators, has written to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe [PDF] asking him to immediately reverse the decision to offer postal services through Staples. […]
By Bill Brickley | June 3, 2014 | Bill Brickley, Featured, Union, USPS Shira Goodman, North American Commercial President for Staples couldn’t hide her contempt for Postal Workers when she spoke to hundreds of Staples employees in her first ever Town Hall style meeting. Ms. Goodman chastised Postal Workers with several disparaging remarks including: “It must be […]
Staples’ board of directors got an earful on June 2, when they attended the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting in upscale Palo Alto, CA. Fifty APWU members and supporters – including students from nearby Stanford University – chanted loud enough to be heard throughout the executives’ brief deliberations in the swanky Garden Court Hotel. “The U.S. […]
Company Challenged on No-bid Sweetheart Deal with US Postal Service as 21 San Francisco Post Office Stations Reduce Hours of Service May 30, 2014 – PALO ALTO — Members of the American Postal Workers Union will protest a no-bid, sweetheart deal with the United States Postal Service on Monday, June 2, immediately prior to annual […]
Staples shares plunged more than 10% following a disappointing earnings report Tuesday. Profits for Staples in the first quarter plummeted 43.5% — far short of expectations — and revenue fell 2.8%. The office supply chain’s drop is the latest example of the company’s struggle to compete against Amazon and other e-commerce giants. “When you’re trying […]