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July 20, 2024

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President Dimondstein Delivers State of the Union Address at the APWU 27th Biennial National Convention

President Dimondstein delivers his State of the Union Address at the 27th Biennial National Convention in Detroit, MI.

July 18, 2024

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Democracy in Action: Robust Debate Dominates Convention’s Third Day

On the third day of the 27th Biennial Convention, APWU Delegates dominating democracy in action.

July 17, 2024

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Delegates’ Work on Convention Business Continues

On Day 2 of APWU's 27th Biennial Conveniton, delegates continue work on convention business and rally for a good contract.

July 16, 2024

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APWU’s 27th Biennial Convention Begins; President Dimondstein Delivers State of the Union

APWU's 27th Biennial Convention Began on July 15; President Dimondstein Delivers his State of the Union Address.

July 15, 2024

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Craft Division, Retiree Conferences Get to Work at APWU’s 27th Biennial Pre-Convention

At APWU's 27th Biennial Pre-Convention, Craft Division, Retiree Conferences Get to Work.

April 11, 2024

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Grievance Moratorium will be in Effect Due to 2024 National Convention

The APWU and the Postal Service have agreed to a moratorium on grievances, disciplinary actions and arbitration hearings at the national, regional, state and local levels from July 8 through July 22, 2024, due to the 202...

April 1, 2024

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Attend a Pre-Convention Workshop!

Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson shares the list of Pre-Convention workshops ahead of the 27th Biennial APWU National Convention.

September 16, 2022

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A Welcome Return for the APWU Biennial National Convention

The delegates in attendance at the 26th Biennial Convention showed up and stepped up through the challenges COVID-19 may have presented to ensure the convention was successful. Congratulations to everyone who participate...

September 10, 2022

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Local Organizing – The Fund That Pays for Itself

As local and state officers bring their 2023 budgets to September and October meetings, it is important every local creates a budget for organizing. This summer, in our Building Union Power organizing drive, we recruited...

September 10, 2022

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“Amazing” Convention Sets our Priorities

The 2022 Biennial National Convention has just concluded and it was amazing! Due to COVID-19, the APWU had been unable to hold a national convention since 2018. It was great to be together with more than 2,000 APWU union...

September 10, 2022

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2022 National Convention

Every other year, the APWU Health Plan looks forward to the APWU National Convention as it gives us a chance to connect with union members from all around the nation. It’s an exciting event, and this year’s convention di...

September 10, 2022

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Human Relations Department Moving Forward

The 26th Biennial Convention was very inspiring and it was a pleasure to see all of those who came out to exercise their constitutional right to a voice and vote, collectively participating in this democracy. The delegat...

September 10, 2022

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Our Work Continues: APWU Biennial National Convention, Congress’ End-of-Year Actions and the 2022 Elections

During our National Convention, the APWU Legislative and Political Department hosted a midterm election briefing that focused on our election efforts this upcoming November. Eddie Acosta, a national campaign coordinator...

September 10, 2022

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A Successful Convention, and Motivation to Grow our Local and State Power

APWU National Conventions are always uplifting for everyone, and the 26th Biennial Convention was all that and more. This is our union democracy in action. I was honored to chair during some of the discussions on our res...

August 16, 2022

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APWU National Convention: Dimondstein Delivers State of the Union

APWU National Convention: Dimondstein Delivers State of the Union On Monday, APWU President Mark Dimondstein delivered the ‘State of the Union.’ He highlighted our successes and struggles and gave an outlook for a bright...

August 15, 2022

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APWU National Convention: Division, Retiree Conferences Get to Work

As delegates arrived in Maryland’s National Harbor for the 26th Biennial National Convention, the Clerk, Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Services, and Support Services Divisions held their respective conferences, alongside th...

May 16, 2022

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Grievance Moratorium to be in Effect Due to National Convention

The APWU and the Postal Service have agreed to a moratorium on grievances, disciplinary actions and arbitration hearings at the national, regional, state and local levels from August 8 through August 22, 2022, due to the...

August 21, 2018

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Delegation Hits the Streets Proclaiming the ‘U.S. Mail Is Not For Sale!’

On Tuesday afternoon, the highest governing body of the American Postal Workers Union hit the streets to protest against the possible sale of the U.S. Postal Service.  “This White House, the Heritage Foundation, and thei...

August 19, 2018

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Craft and Retiree Conferences Address Pertinent Issues

On Aug. 19 and 20, APWU craft divisions – Clerk, Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Service, Support Services – and retirees held conferences. The ongoing contract negotiations was a topic on everyone’s mind. 

August 13, 2018

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Moratorium on Grievances Agreement Due to Convention in August

The APWU and the Postal Service have agreed to a moratorium on grievances, disciplinary actions and arbitration hearings at the national, regional, state and local levels from Aug. 13 until Aug. 27 due to the 2018 APWU B...

May 1, 2018

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What Does It Mean to Be a 501(c)(5) Organization?

(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell  IRS 501(c)(5) status provides exemption from federal income tax to labor, agricultural o...

May 1, 2018

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How You Can Engage at Every Age

(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor  Every May, the Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Livin...

March 27, 2018

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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 a wealth of information to take home to their local and state organiza...

March 1, 2018

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Support Your AFL-CIO Central Labor Councils and AFL-CIO State Federations

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)   By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell  Central Labor Councils (CLCs) and State Federations play an intricate and necessary...