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Breaking News APWU National Executive Board Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the Next President of the United States

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APWU National Executive Board Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the Next President of the United States

July 23, 2024

On July 23, 2024, the APWU National Executive Board voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the next President of the United...

Maintaining and Retaining Financial and Election Records?

July 23, 2024

The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) requires labor organizations to meet basic standards and fiscal responsibility. These...

As We Gather for National Convention, We Want the Best for Postal Workers and We Want Our Communities to Have a Robust Postal Service

July 23, 2024

The excitement of our 2024 National Convention is here. Detroit holds great memories for me as it is where I participated in my very first APWU...

Postal Workers Deserve a Great Contract!

July 23, 2024

Below is an excerpt from my address at the opening of national negotiations. The [APWU] welcomes this opportunity to represent approximately 200,000...

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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 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