August 13, 2025

Strength in Diversity: Empowering Every Voice

(This article appeared in the July/August 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)

We recently held our Human Relations Educational Assembly in Houston, TX, and it was a tremendous success! More than 200 attendees gathered to discuss critical topics we face daily, including injury compensation and the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), employee assistance programs (EAP), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Veterans’ Rights and Benefits (VGRIS), the Postal Employees Relief Fund (PERF), social justice, and racial equality. This assembly provided a much-needed platform for education and training, especially given the current political climate. Although we engaged in some challenging discussions, they were essential and our solidarity to advance postal workers, and all workers’ rights is stronger than before.

With the threat of privatization looming over the USPS, it is more important than ever for us to know our rights and stand together in solidarity. As a union, our strength lies in our unity. Let’s continue to push forward together and advocate for our future! As we strive for a better tomorrow, the APWU remains a beacon of hope and advocacy for all its members. See some of the photos from our conference below. ■