Tell Congress to OPPOSE Postal and Federal Pension Cuts!
Tell Congress to OPPOSE Postal and Federal Pension Cuts!
Statement by APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the Selection of the Next Postmaster General
On May 9, 2025, the Postal Board of Governors announced the selection of David Steiner as the next Postmaster General (PMG). Steiner is now going through an internal vetting process and is expected to assume the position sometime in July. Read APWU President Mark Dimondstein's statement online about this selection.
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Applications for APWU Leadership Institute Class Three Now Open Until June 13, 2025!
The Institute is open to all full dues-paying APWU members in good standing with demonstrated involvement in the union.
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Dangerous and Unprecedented Times
May 15, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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May 12, 2025
Statement by APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the Selection of the Next Postmaster General
May 9, 2025
Thousands of APWU Members Retiring April 30, 2025:
APWU Members and Our Communities Said: The US Mail Is Not for Sale!
On March 20, 2025, thousands of postal workers and community members took to the streets to say "Hands Off" our public Postal Service. At over 250 events across the country, we made our message loud and clear! Selling off the public Postal Service would be bad for service and bad for our communities.
Labor Demands An End to the Assault on the Right to Organize and Protest
The labor movement holds one value above all others: solidarity. Labor demands an end to the Trump administration’s assaults on immigrant workers, freedom of speech, the right to organize and bargain, and federal government workers, their unions, and the services they provide.
Click here to read the full statement.
Leaked Wells Fargo document Reveals big banks are advocating for privatization of the U.S. Postal Service
In a document circulated within the banking industry, Wells Fargo equity analysts argue that postal privatization could be a huge money-maker for investors. They advise the administration to sell off the most profitable parts of the service – primarily packages and parcels, while putting taxpayers on the hook for the rest.
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.
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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.
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