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Craft Division, Retiree Conferences Get to Work at APWU's 27th Biennial Pre-Convention

July 15, 2024

At APWU's 27th Biennial Pre-Convention, Craft Division, Retiree Conferences Get to Work.

Don't Let Management Take Your Pulse!

July 8, 2024

The APWU is urging union members to refrain from participating in the USPS management’s Postal Pulse survey. Negotiations for a new union contract...

Contract Negotiations Begin – APWU Negotiating Team Delivers Opening Day Remarks

June 27, 2024

On June 25, contract negotiations began for our next main collective bargaining agreement with the Postal Service. The current contract expires on...

APWU “Building Union Power” National Organizing Drive Blasts Past Goal, Recruits 8707 New Members

June 27, 2024

The Building Union Power national organizing drive concluded on June 25, and by end of day, hit 8707 new members!

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President Dimondstein's Contract Negotiations Address


Building Union Power - We Did It!

Organizing Drive Blasts Past Goal to Reach 8707 New Members

 The Building Union Power Campaign (April 1 - June 25) was an outstanding success! We called on all active members to have conversations with every single coworker to make sure they’re signed up as a member, and you answered. We surpassed our goal of 5,000, for a total of 8,707 new members during the length of our campaign, putting us in the best possible position to enter into negotiations for a new contract, with the full force of our worker power behind us.

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Medicare Part B Special Enrollment Period has begun!

The Medicare Part B Special Enrollment Period (SEP) has begun! To learn more about Medicare’s integration with the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program, click here.

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Communicating With You, The Member: A podcast with APWU president Mark Dimondstein

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. 

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Upcoming National Events

APWU 2024 National Convention

July 12, 2024 to July 18, 2024

Huntington Place Convention Center

1 Washington Blvd,
Detroit, Michigan 48226

2024 APWU Member Convention  July 11: BMC Conference July 12: Pre-Convention Workshops July 13-14: Division Conferences; Retirees Conference July 15-18: Convention Business The Schedule of Events is now available. See the PDF version of the schedule, subject to change.

2024 Election Briefing

July 18, 2024

APWU National Convention

Huntington Place Convention Center

Join the Legislative and Political Department for a 2024 election briefing where we will discuss the political landscape leading up to the November elections, APWU’s Labor 2024 program, and how you can get involved in the fight to elect pro-postal, pro-worker candidates up and down the ballot.

APWU Health Plan 39th Annual Open Season Seminar

October 16, 2024 to October 20, 2024

Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

300 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

APWU Health Plan 39th Annual Open Season Seminar. Room rate: $160/night (taxes not included). Early registration: $75 (June 24-July 14); General Registration (After July 14): $100. For more information, visit apwuhp.com/events.  

National Presidents Conference - (Oct. 2024)

October 19, 2024 to October 21, 2024

Hilton Albany

40 Lodge St.
Albany NY 12207

Room rate: $139/night+ 14% taxes for single/double occupancy. Call 1-866-691-1183 Group code: 1APWU or click here to book reservation. Deadline: 10/01/24.Registration fee: $135 before Oct. 10; After 10/10: $160. Make checks payable to APWU Local 390.

The Great Postal Strike

Celebrating the courage of Postal Workers who dared to strike for true collective bargaining rights, better working conditions and fair pay.

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