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September 12, 2019
On the Oregon Trail
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Notice I didn’t say “organizing” trail altho...
April 2, 2019
What are the Requirements to Remain as a Chartered Local?
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell Under the provis...
February 27, 2019
Mailing List & Address Changes
There are a few ways in which a local union or state organization can update members’ addresses.
February 27, 2019
Dues – When Changing Unions
No one wants to pay double dues when they transfer to one of the crafts represented by the APWU and join our union.
February 26, 2019
Member & Non-Member Lists
Local and state presidents can pull and print a list of members or non-members for their organization by logging into the Members Only section of the...
January 17, 2019
Coming in 2019
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Organization Director Anna Smith Organizin...
January 16, 2019
From the Field
From the Field
January 16, 2019
From the Field
This article first appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Below are quotes from various APWU local and s...
January 15, 2019
2019 Dues Distribution Schedule
The table below indicates the date and corresponding pay period in which locals and state organizations can expect headquarters to deposit the Dues Ch...
March 27, 2018
Attend a Pre-Convention Workshop
The Research & Education Department will sponsor the APWU’s 16th Educational Conference, a National Convention event that provides union members with...
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January 29, 2018
2018 Dues Disbursement Schedule
The table below indicates the date and corresponding pay period in which locals and state organizations can expect headquarters to deposit the Dues Ch...
January 11, 2018
WARNING! Voluntary Early Retirement has Potential Side Effects
The Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) recently announced for eligible Clerk Craft employees by the Postal Service has generated many questions from the...
January 23, 2017
2017 Dues Disbursement Schedule
The table below indicates the date and corresponding pay period in which locals and state organizations can expect headquarters to deposit the Dues Ch...
October 14, 2016
Correcting Dues for Newly Converted PSEs
Recently, a number of Postal Support Employees (PSEs) were converted to career positions, necessitating an adjustment in their union dues, reports Sec...
October 14, 2016
Correcting Dues for Newly Converted PSEs
Recently, a number of Postal Support Employees (PSEs) were converted to career positions, necessitating an adjustment in their union dues, reports Sec...
September 1, 2016
Department of Labor Changes Rules for Annual LM Reports
This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) All APWU local and state unions that receive...
September 1, 2016
Department of Labor Changes Rules for Annual LM Reports
This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) All APWU local and state unions that receive...
June 15, 2016
Joining the APWU – Form 1187
Postal workers who wish to join the APWU must complete Form 1187 (Authorization for Deduction of Dues). The local union and the new member should ret...
June 15, 2016
Joining the APWU – Form 1187
Postal workers who wish to join the APWU must complete Form 1187 (Authorization for Deduction of Dues). The local union and the new member should ret...
January 9, 2015
2015 Dues Disbursement Schedule
The table below indicates the date and corresponding pay period in which locals and state organizations can expect headquarters to deposit the Dues Ch...
April 25, 2014
Correcting Dues for Newly Converted PSEs
January 28, 2014
It Pays to Belong
A Jan. 24 Department of Labor report demonstrates the value of union membership, says APWU Organizing Director Anna Smith.
September 20, 2011
Executive Board Approves Dues Assessment
Vowing to continue to do “everything in our power to prevent the destruction of the Postal Service,” the APWU National Executive Board has approved a...
August 26, 2010
Thank You, Bill
APWU members and friends celebrated the 53-year career of President William Burrus and his contributions to the union at a tribute dinner Aug. 24. ALS...
October 19, 2009
Pay Raise Set for November 21
APWU-represented postal workers will receive a 1.2 percent increase in annual salaries effective Nov. 21, based on the grades and levels in effect on...
February 6, 2008
Upgrades Reflected in March 7 Paycheck
The March 7 paycheck for all APWU-represented employees will reflect an upgrade negotiated in the 2006-2010 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
March 6, 2007
Retroactive Pay to Be Issued May 18
The USPS has notified the APWU that it expects to disburse back pay for the period from Nov. 25, 2006, through Feb. 2, 2007, in paychecks dated May 18...
July 31, 2025
The Importance of AFL-CIO Federation Affiliation
Affiliating with the AFL-CIO state federations and AFL-CIO Central Labor Councils isn’t just the right thing to do — it is essential in our fight to s...
July 31, 2025
The Importance of AFL-CIO Federation Affiliation
Affiliating with the AFL-CIO state federations and AFL-CIO Central Labor Councils isn’t just the right thing to do — it is essential in our fight to s...