All News
The Latest from your Union—All in One Place
fighting for justice
Filters
Filter By
48 Results
Tag: Civil Rights ×
Clear all
September 1, 2023
Sixty Years On, Postal Workers March on Washington
On August 26, APWU members and officers from across the country participated in the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington in the Nation’s Capita...
January 13, 2023
Dr. King’s Legacy of Peaceful Direct Action is a Model for Us Today
Thanks to a many-year struggle that culminated in the successful 1984-1987 union contract, APWU members have the right to observe the Martin Luther Ki...
January 13, 2023
Looking Back: This Time in Our Labor History – Martin Luther King Jr.
On Monday, we observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day federal holiday, honoring one of our nation's all-time great civil and workers’ rights leaders....
June 13, 2022
Observe Juneteenth National Freedom Day June 19, 2022 – Find events in your area!
On Monday June 20th, postal workers will commemorate Juneteenth as a paid holiday. Juneteenth itself is celebrated June 19th. This 11th paid holiday f...
August 1, 2019
Puerto Rico Governor Resigns Following Massive Protests
On Tuesday, July 23 an estimated 500,000 people filled the streets of Puerto Rico’s capital San Juan, demanding the immediate resignation of Governor...
July 25, 2019
What to Know About Pregnancy Discrimination
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is when...
June 4, 2019
APWU POWER: The Women’s Committee within APWU
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) APWU POWER, Post Office Women for Equal Rights, the...
April 2, 2019
A Woman For All Seasons
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Retirees Department Director Nancy Olumekor Ded...
April 2, 2019
Closing the Gender Pay Gap
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Research & Education Department Director Joyce...
April 2, 2019
April 2, 2019
Kathy Danek Retires as APWU Auxiliary President
This article first appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) At the beginning of the year, Kathy Danek retired a...
February 8, 2019
Secretary-Treasurer Powell Honored with World Peace Prize for Labor Leadership
On Feb. 5, Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell was honored by the World Peace Prize Awarding Council (WPPAC) as a “Roving Ambassador for Peace,...
January 21, 2019
Martin Luther King Day
The APWU joins the country today in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a dedicated champion for the civil rights and labor movements. Dr. King’s act...
January 17, 2019
Be the Change
September 10, 2018
APWU Members Rallied in Pittsburgh – The U.S. Mail is Not for Sale!
July 27, 2018
Members in Action
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) PORTLAND, CINCINNATI LOCALS RALLY AGAINST CUTBACKS...
July 24, 2018
Who We Are
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Human Relations Director Sue Carney There is no...
July 24, 2018
The Attacks From All Sides Can Only Be Fought Through Solidarity
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard W...
July 24, 2018
Workers Under Attack and Fighting Back!
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman Tod...
July 23, 2018
We Are Stronger With Our Allies
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell The American...
July 23, 2018
Honoring Our Past, Fighting For Our Future
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Vice President Debby Szeredy Update on Phase I...
March 28, 2018
National Reassessment Program Discriminated Against Injured Workers
The time is now for all current and former permanent-rehabilitation and limited-duty postal employees who were subjected to the USPS National Reassess...
March 1, 2018
Bill Lucy Presented with Alston/Jones International Civil and Human Rights Award
(L-R) International Civil Rights Center and Museum founders Melvin “Skip” Alston and Earl F. Jones, Secretary-Treasurer Powell, Honoree William ‘Bill’...
March 1, 2018
Renew the Fight for Safe Jobs
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman We...
January 31, 2018
50 Years of Fighting: In Memory of Echol Cole and Robert Walker
AFSCME is having a National Moment of Silence to remember brothers Cole and Walker on February 1, at 1pm EST, and asked APWU members to join with thei...
January 17, 2018
Liz Powell Honored with At the River I Stand Award
(L-R) AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler Presenting the award to Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell On Sunday, Jan. 14, Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth...
January 1, 2018
Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike Anniversary
March 29, 1968 protest Photo by Richard Copley (This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)...
November 1, 2017
Fight for Working Class Unity
(This article first appeared in the November-December 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By President Mark Dimondstein "In Our Unity,...
October 10, 2017
Secretary-Treasurer Powell Receives Labor & Social Justice Leadership Award
As the first female executive officer in APWU history, Liz Powell was recognized for her consistent support, education and guidance in increasing repr...
October 1, 2017
Sign the APWU Pledge
The APWU needs YOU to join the fight for workers’ rights. Sign the pledge to be active in at least four or more activities between now and April 30, 2...