Registration opens January 15, 2026 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.

In partnership with West Virginia University Extension's Institute for Labor Studies and Research, this is a valuable learning experience offered under the umbrella of the Unions representing members in the United States Postal Service.

CURRICULUM

• Basic Shop Steward Training 

• Effective Communication Skills

• Roadmap to Winning 

• Advanced Interview Techniques 

• Postal Inspection Service and OIG  

• Advanced Steward & Advocate Strategies 

• Defenses Vs Disciplinary Actions

• Anti-Abolishments and Reversions Strategies 

• The Multi Grievances and Compliance Initiative

INSTRUCTORS

John L. Jackson, Jr.- NBA, Clerk Craft, APWU JJackson@apwu.org 

Kim Miller - NBA, APWU Clerk Division, KMiller@apwu.org

Clifton W. Johnson - NBA, Clerk Craft "C" NY Region, APWU, Amumra7@aol.com

Ken Prinz - Assistant MVS Director (retired) KPinz107@gmail.com

Advanced and Basic will be held the same week. For more information, contact one of the instructors listed above or Paul Crumrine @ 304-293-8588 Paul.Crumrine@mail.wvu.edu