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Title
WELCOME
Description
My name is Debbie Atwell. I live and work in Abingdon, VA. I have been employed by the USPS since 1988 when I was hired as an RCA. I became a regular carrier in 1996. It was around this time that I became a union "activist". Yes, I AM A REBEL AND I DO HAVE A CAUSE! (More on this later.) My husband, Blane Atwell, is also a regular carrier in Abingdon. I have two sons, Matt and Adam. Matt has finished his studies at Emory and Henry University. He completed a double major in psychology and Spanish. After his graduation in May 2006, he plans on enlisting in the US Army. Adam is presently employed and still working on having fun.
I have always held the view that our union should be more PRO-ACTIVE. I think this would eliminate a lot of the expense we have in the steward program. I am the local steward in my office. Abingdon has 14 regular routes and 1 auxiliary route. Being a local steward, I can fully understand why so many stewards suffer from "burnout". It is extremely frustrating to answer the same questions over and over. It is also frustrating to listen to the other carriers whine and complain. But when it comes right down to it, they will not take action! There are days when I feel like I have been beating my head against a brick wall!
At our state convention in June, 2001, I was elected to the three year Executive Committeeman position. I continue to work toward making our union more pro-active. I am also the secretary-treasurer for Local 40.
Languages
English
Contact
- Debra B. Atwell
- Abingdon Virginia
- United States 24210-9356
- +1.12769444487