HANDS OFF the Public Postal Service!
March 20 nationwide day of action!
HANDS OFF the Public Postal Service!
March 20 nationwide day of action!
Take Action to Defend Our Public Postal Service!
The law is clear: the Postal Service belongs to the people. Take action NOW: Stand with us and fight back against illegal attacks to harm our public postal service! Ways you can help:
Call your Senators by dialing (844) 402-1001
Record a message of support for postal workers
Statement by APWU National Executive Board on DOGE and the USPS
Members likely heard the recent news of an agreement between the Postmaster General and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by the un-elected billionaire Elon Musk, and not established by Congress. It is no surprise that DOGE has set its sights on the people’s Postal Service.
Read the full statement by the NEB by clicking here.
Latest News
Statement by APWU National Executive Board on DOGE and the USPS
March 14, 2025
APWU Releases Special Edition Magazine Addressing Threat to USPS
March 13, 2025
Wall Street Licks Its Lips at Prospect of Selling Off Public Post Office
March 13, 2025
Postal Privatization Once Again Rearing Its Ugly Head!
March 10, 2025
APWU Pres. Mark Dimondstein on the Threats to USPS
APWU President Mark Dimondstein went live on MSNBC to speak out against the illegal attack on the USPS that is in the works. President Dimondstein laid bare the dangers of this scheme and made clear what’s at stake for every postal worker and every American who relies on an independent USPS.
Statement of APWU President Mark Dimondstein on Attacks to the Public Postal Service
The Washington Post has reported that the Trump Administration will soon issue an Executive Order firing the Postal Board of Governors, and placing the United States Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department. If this reporting is true, it would be an outrageous, unlawful attack on a storied national treasure, enshrined in the Constitution and created by Congress to serve every American home and business equally.
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Affected by natural disaster?
If you and your loved ones have been affected by natural disasters like hurricanes or wildfires, know that you're not alone. Resources are available to APWU members, including the Postal Employees Relief Fund (PERF), the APWU Hardship Relief Fund, and others.
Social Security Fairness Act Signed Into Law!
On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) into law, righting a decades-long wrong that negatively impacted millions of postal workers and federal retirees.
President Dimondstein's Contract Negotiations Address
(December 4, 2024): APWU President Mark Dimondstein updates members on the status of contract negotiations with USPS management, including new factors such as the NALC tentative agreement.The APWU will continue to keep the members updated as we continue to bargain for a new union contract, including regular messages on the negotiation “hotline” at (202) 642-9049, our website (apwu.org), and on our social media channels.
APWU members can now enjoy their union news on the move, as the union launches our new podcast "Communicating with You, The Member - A podcast with APWU President Mark Dimondstein". Hosted by union president, Mark Dimondstein, the podcast is one of the growing number of ways for members to keep abreast of the latest developments: a fact that reflects the many ways that members receive news in today’s media environment.
You can download the podcast on all streaming services, including YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts regularly. New episodes will be available monthly.
Statement from APWU General Officers on the Conflict in Israel and Palestine
Nov. 8, 2023. The American Postal Workers Union is shocked and saddened by the tragic and ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine. As working people, we stand with the oppressed and the innocent, thousands of whom have lost their lives in the last month.Read more here