A Message to Every Postal Worker
From President Dimondstein
A Message to Every Postal Worker
From President Dimondstein
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Your Work During the Election Matters: A Message to Every Postal Worker
November 4, 2024
Upcoming Proposed Flexible Spending Account Changes
October 30, 2024
Starkest Threat to Veterans' Benefits Is Project 2025, Another Trump Administration
October 23, 2024
Updated 2024 APWU Constitution Posted
October 22, 2024
APWU Maintenance Div. Secures $15 Million Part-Time Regular Settlement Agreement
In 2021, the APWU Maintenance Division filed a national dispute regarding the Postal Service's violation of Article 7 section 3 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), specifically concerning the 2.5 percent cap on the total number of Part-Time Regular employees in the Maintenance Division. According to the CBA, the total number of part-time employees who “may be hired” should not exceed 2.5 percent of the total number of Maintenance Craft employees covered by the agreement.On September 20, 2024, the APWU and the USPS reached an agreement:
October 1st - Postal Workers Took Action!
On October 1, postal workers and allies across the country took action to demand dignity, respect, and adequate staffing to get the job done. We took our fight through the streets of over 90 cities across the country to demand more from USPS for our jobs and our communities. Stay tuned for highlights from the Day of Action.
Did you or your local participate in the Oct 1 Day of Action? Share your photos with us! Click the link below to get started.
Postal Employees Relief Fund (PERF)
The Postal Employees Relief Fund (PERF) provides financial assistance for APWU members as well as other postal employees and retirees whose homes and property have been substantially damaged by natural disasters and home fires if the employees are not reimbursed by insurance or grants.
Wear Your APWU Gear Every Thursday!
President Dimondstein's Contract Negotiations Address
Negotiations aren't over yet - the APWU and USPS have agreed to "Stop the Clock" on the expiration of our current contract (set to expire at midnight on September 20). 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.
Upcoming National Events
APWU Retiree’s Department Presents Nov. 23, 2024 “FERS, CSRS and CSRS Offset Retirement Planning Seminar on ZOOM"
November 23, 2024
Virtual via Zoom
Secretary-Treasurer's Training (Spring 2025)
April 8, 2025 to April 10, 2025
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 SE Second Ave
Miami, FL 33131
APWU 2025 All-Craft Conference
October 6, 2025 to October 8, 2025
Las Vegas, NV
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