Joe Szocki

Director of Publicity & Legislation, PPWU

Local:  Erie (PA) Area Local, APWU

PLUSS Instructor:  2 years

    

Joe Szocki has run the full course of PLUSS.  He began, in 2000, by attending the Summer School as a student, taking the "Basic Grievance Handling" class.  Over the next six years he advanced through the curriculum taking more advanced classes.  By 2006, Joe had successfully completed all of the PLUSS courses and returned in 2007 as an Instructor.

Joe currently holds the office of President of the Erie Area Local where he represent 230 - 250 members from all three crafts.  His local covers a large area across rural Northwestern Pennsylvania.  He is also the Director of Publicity and Legislation for the Pennsylvania Postal Workers Union, a position he has held for many years.  In this capacity, Joe is responsible for keeping the members aware of any legislative activities that may affect postal workers.  Joe also serves as editor of the PPWU's newsletter, The Keystone.

     Joe's zest for learning and helping others learn is evident. 
"I eagerly await the opportunity to teach and train my fellow Union Brothers and Sisters in the Spring of 2008." - Joe Szocki