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August 26, 2024
KEY UPDATES FROM THE 27TH BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION
KEY UPDATES FROM THE 27TH BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION
August 26, 2024
Historic Meeting Confirms White House Partnership With Union Veterans Council
The APWU’s very own National Veterans, Guard, and Reservist Information Specialist (VGRIS) Robert “Bob” La Foe, represented the APWU veterans’ membership during the AFL-CIO's Union Veterans Council meeting at the White H...
August 26, 2024
Stroke Prevention: Know the Risk Factors
APWU Health Plan Director Sarah J. Rodriguez shares Stroke Prevention and Risk Factors from the United Healthcare network, including how to spot a stroke using the F.A.S.T. warning signs.
August 26, 2024
The Importance of Labor Unions
Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson highlights the importance of labor unions, and its positive impacts across the workplace for all demographic groups.
August 26, 2024
Negotiations Update, Renewed Demand for Better Staffing
Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash shares his encounter with short-staffing at a local post office. Read his experience and learn more about the need for a postal service that works for the people, is properly st...
August 26, 2024
Join Our Fight as We Continue to Organize for a Stronger Union
Organization Director Anna Smith highlights the top locals in several categories who increased their membership percentage during the Building Union Power organizing drive.
August 26, 2024
Reflections from the 27th Biennial National Convention
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman shares takeaways from the 27th Biennial National Convention, and more of what’s to come from the Human Relations Department.
August 26, 2024
The 2024 Elections: It’s Time to Mobilize
Legislative Director Judy Beard urges members to get involved this election season, check their voter registration, and make a plan to vote.
August 26, 2024
APWU 27th Biennial Convention ‘Union Proud, Say It Loud!’
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell congratulates the APWU Scholarship winners, details upcoming Secretary-Treasurer’s trainings, and reminds members to vote in the general election on or before November 5.
August 26, 2024
2024 Elections – It’s Time to Get Out the Vote!
“We have just two months to mobilize voters to elect candidates that support postal issues and those that protect the future of our families, jobs, communities, and our planet.” - Vice President Debby Szeredy
August 26, 2024
The State of the APWU Is Energized, Mobilized, Ready to Organize!
President Dimondstein shares an excerpt from his APWU State of the Union Address and urges members to “‘Energize, Organize, Mobilize’ for a better life for all postal workers”.
August 23, 2024
17,000 AT&T Workers Strike Across Southeastern US
More than 17,000 AT&T workers across nine southeastern states walked off their jobs on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. The workers, represented by Communications Workers of America (CWA), filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) char...
August 23, 2024
Statement from APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the Postal Service’s Proposal to Further Slow Mail Processing and Delivery
The American Postal Workers Union is deeply concerned regarding the August 22nd announcement from postal management, with the support of the Postal Board of Governors, that they are once again planning to slow down much...
August 22, 2024
Maintenance Division Appoints Josh Montgomery as Southern Region NBA
In accordance with Article 21 of the APWU Constitution and Bylaws, Maintenance Division Director Idowu Balogun has appointed Josh Montgomery to serve as Maintenance Division, Southern Region National Business Agent “C”,...
August 22, 2024
APWU Supports Protecting the Right to Vote, Vote-by-Mail Initiatives
APWU staunchly supports “Get Out the Vote” and vote at home initiatives to elect leaders who will fight for postal workers and our issues. We will continue to fight for legislation such as the Vote at Home Act of 2023 an...
August 14, 2024
Sixth COLA Increase Announced
In accordance with the 2021-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement, career employees represented by the APWU will receive a $0.47 per hour cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), effective September 7, 2024.
August 13, 2024
Applications for the APWU Leadership Institute Class Two Open Until September 13, 2024
Applications for the APWU Leadership Institute – Class Two – closed on September 13, 2024. All applicants will be notified on October 25, 2024.
August 9, 2024
2024 Scholarship Winners
The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Award for 2024!
August 7, 2024
2024 APWU Scholarship Winners Announced!
The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Award for 2024!
August 2, 2024
July 31, 2024
Preventing Hearing Loss at Work and Home
Hearing protection is especially important for APWU members given the diverse and noisy work environments we encounter. The Industrial Relations Department is committed to ensuring that we keep you informed about hearing...
July 31, 2024
The IRS Direct File is Here to Stay – But Under Immediate Threat
This year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rolled out a pilot program across 12 states to allow many working class people to file their taxes online for free. But now the program is under immediate attack – here’s wh...
July 31, 2024
Interview: Tefere Gebre on Labor and Environmental Justice
The American Postal Worker recently spoke with the Greenpeace USA’s Chief Program Officer Tefere Gebre, who has over 30 years of experience in coalition building, activism, and organizing in the labor movement.
July 31, 2024
Our Labor History: Cesar Chavez Leads “1,000 Mile March” for Farm-Worker Rights in California
This month in Labor History, we look back at the “1,000 mile march” lead by Cesar Chavez for farm-workers rights in California.
July 30, 2024
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July 30, 2024
Tell Congress to Pass the Social Security Fairness Act, NOW!
“Remind your Congressional Representatives that while Social Security celebrates its 89th anniversary in August 2024, we want our fair share of the Anniversary Cake!” Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor urges members to tel...
July 30, 2024
The Importance of the Employee Assistance Program
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman explains the importance of the Employee Assistance Program and how it can work for APWU members.
July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024
Avoiding Foreclosure on Your Home
Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson shares a checklist from the Better Business Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on how to avoid foreclosure on your home.
July 30, 2024
We Did It! “Building Union Power” Organizing Drive Recruits More Than 8,700 New APWU Members
Goals were set, plans were developed, we made commitments, we got motivated, we organized, and we succeeded! We commend all of our members across the nation for the work that went into our 2024 “Building Union Power” nat...