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January 6, 2022
Are You Ready for 2022?
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Knowledge, staying organized and prioritizing responsibilities all play an important role for local and state office...
November 12, 2021
Important Dates and Deadlines in the Months Ahead
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Throughout 2021 the Secretary-Treasurer’s Department has been committed to providing tools and resources for officers in...
October 26, 2021
Kenneth Lester Appointed As Maintenance Division NBA
In accordance with Article 21 of the American Postal Workers Union Constitution & Bylaws, Kenneth Lester has been appointed to serve as Maintenance Division, Eastern Region National Business Agent. Kenneth Lester was sel...
August 27, 2021
How to Proceed When Considering a Merger
(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) There may be various reasons why a local may want or need to contemplate a merger. Whether it is a result of decline in...
September 12, 2019
Interest Arbitration Next Session – APWU Rank and File Witness Panels
During the next session of interest arbitration (Sept. 24-26), postal workers from the workroom floor will serve as key witnesses in front of the arbitration panel. “We always knew that interest arbitration was a possibi...
September 9, 2019
September Updates: 2019 National Officer Election Candidates’ Online Statements
Per the rules and regulations governing the 2019 APWU National Election, candidates’ statements have been updated to include any new information and/or new submissions submitted by the September 1, 2019 deadline.
July 24, 2019
Important Financial, DOL Reports
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The primary financial officers of local and state unions – the President and Treasurer – have important legal and fiduci...
June 3, 2019
Saying Goodbye as Regional Coordinator
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Sisters and Brothers, it is that time in the APWU constitutional cycle to make the decision to run for office – in my case,...
June 3, 2019
The Role of the Local Trustee
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Local trustees are the financial gatekeepers of local finances and ensure local officers are maintaining fiduciary responsi...
May 2, 2019
Legislation Calls to Repeal Prefunding Mandate
On Monday, Apr. 29, members of Congress introduced H.R. 2382, the USPS Fairness Act. This legislation would repeal, in full, the onerous prefunding of retiree health care benefits mandate Congress put in place in 2006. T...
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 as APWU Auxilary President, a position she has served in since 2012. Wh...
April 2, 2019
What’s to Come in Interest Arbitration
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman Our efforts to reach a new contract are now entering the next phases o...
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 provisions of Article 16.4 of the APWU Constitution, the Secretary-Treasurer...
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 website. A copy of the list can also be e-mailed to a local or state...
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 Organizing is more than signing up the non-member; it is also engaging our unio...
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 state publications throughout the country. All the publications listed...
January 16, 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) With negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement between the USPS and the APWU now at an impasse, we are...
January 16, 2019
John Dirzius Retires
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) John Dirzius Northeast Region Coordinator John H. Dirzius retired on Dec. 31, 2018. During a labor union career spa...
January 16, 2019
What is Legally Required?
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 Check Off (DCO) rebate monies via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).
January 11, 2019
APWU Officers Join Protest to #StopTheShutdown
On January 10, APWU officers and members joined hundreds of furloughed federal government employees, labor leaders, congressional representatives and other allies on the steps of the “House of Labor,” the AFL-CIO, to dem...
November 12, 2018
Register Today to Join the Call on Nov. 14!
On Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. EST and 7 p.m. EST the Legislative & Political Department will host a call on the US Mail Not for Sale campaign. Click here for a downloadable flyer to spread the word! As we move into the Congres...
November 2, 2018
Is the Postal Service Sick?
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Western Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez 33,400+ employees are absent daily claims management, triggering thei...
November 2, 2018
Call to Serve
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Maintenance Division Director Idowu Balogun Dear Brothers and Sisters, My name is Idowu Balogun, your New Natio...
November 2, 2018
Maintaining a Financially Sound Local
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell One of the overwhelming responsibilities of all officers, shop stewards and repr...
October 4, 2018
Saving the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Human Relations Director Sue Carney Your donations are needed to sustain the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PER...
October 2, 2018
Local Union Elections
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell It starts with the process for nominations. One of the ways to alleviate and ho...