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August 31, 2015
‘Big Bill’ Haywood: The ‘Wobbly’ Giant
“Big Bill” Haywood was a big man with a big heart and a big dream – to build one big union for workers from every industry. He could break a man’s jaw...
August 31, 2015
Clerk Officers Outline Criteria for Disbursement of $56 Million Payout for ‘Global Settlement’ of Violations of Article 1.6.B
In a conference call with local and state presidents, the APWU’s Clerk Division officers outlined the criteria for distributing the $56 million lump-s...
August 31, 2015
Do You ‘Stand with Postal Workers?’
Have you signed ? Thousands have already taken the pledge. Check out this video to find out why. Do You ‘Stand with Postal Workers?’ Posted by APWU -...
August 31, 2015
A Century After His Execution, Labor’s Legendary Troubadour Lives On
One hundred years have passed since a firing squad at the Utah State Penitentiary executed Joe Hill at sunrise on Nov. 19, 1915. The renowned labor or...
August 29, 2015
e-Team Report, Aug. 29, 2015
The Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued an alert this month that confirms what the APWU has been telling Congress and what posta...
August 28, 2015
Republican Presidential Hopefuls Are Staying Silent Regarding Social Security Privatization but Still Favor ‘Reform’
While still talking about the need to “save” Social Security by cutting benefits to retirees, this cycle’s crop of GOP Presidential candidates have be...
August 28, 2015
Gear Up for Gear Day
Whether it’s with a T-Shirt, button or armband, wearing our solidarity on our sleeve sends a message to management that we’re united. Below are some s...
August 27, 2015
Sen. Bernie Sanders to PMG: Service Cuts, Plant Closures ‘a Disaster’
In a sharply worded letter to Postmaster General Megan Brennan, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) called the Postal Service’s decision to close mail processi...
August 27, 2015
Subcontractors Seek Exemption that Threatens Safety on the Roads
Imagine the danger posed by a sleep-deprived driver of an 18-wheel tractor-trailer – whether he’s on the highway or driving through your neighborhood....
August 26, 2015
APWU, Grand Alliance Urge House Members To Co-Sponsor Resolutions to Protect Mail Service
The APWU joined more than 50 member organizations of A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service last month to urge members of the U.S. House o...
August 26, 2015
APWU, Grand Alliance Urge House Members To Co-Sponsor Resolutions to Protect Mail Service
The APWU joined more than 50 member organizations of A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service last month to urge members of the U.S. House o...
August 24, 2015
APWU, USPS Resolve Dispute Over CDL Training
The APWU and USPS agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding re: Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training for Automotive Mechanics and Technicians on A...
August 21, 2015
Big Enough to Win!
President Dimondstein addressing the AFGE Convention. APWU President Mark Dimondstein addressed the convention of the American Federation of Governmen...
August 21, 2015
Walker, Rubio Talk about Plans to Repeal the Affordable Care Act
This week, Republican presidential candidate and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker released a plan to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act (ACA)...
August 18, 2015
Hearing on USPS-Staples Deal Dominated by Legal Wrangling
A hearing on charges that the Postal Service illegally subcontracted work to Staples was dominated by procedural wrangling on Aug. 17 and 18. The hear...
August 17, 2015
Grand Alliance Delegation Meets with Postmaster General
A delegation representing six member organizations of A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service met with Postmaster General Megan Brennan at...
August 17, 2015
Baltimore Teacher: ‘Boycott Staples!’
Myles Hoenig A Baltimore teacher took it upon himself to make a “Boycott Staples” sign and protest in front of the York Road location on Aug. 15. “I...
August 17, 2015
APALA Takes the ‘I Stand with Postal Worker’ Pledge
Attendees of APALA’s (Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance) 13th Biennial Convention in San Diego, CA, sign “I Stand with Postal Workers” postcards o...
August 17, 2015
Philly Vet, 89, Joins Stop Staples Campaign
June Cohen with the latest Stop Staples supporter An 89-year-old Philadelphia veteran is the latest supporter of the Stop Staples campaign. A group of...
August 17, 2015
APWU Update For CSRS, FERS, and Social Security
For Employees Covered by the National Agreement In June 2015 the CPI-W unadjusted Index (1967=100) rose to 696.431 after falling for five of the last...
August 14, 2015
Alliance Celebrates Social Security’s 80th Anniversary with More than 40 Events Today
Members of the Alliance are hosting more than 40 events today, August 14th, to celebrate and educate the public about the importance of protecting and...
August 14, 2015
Rep. Lois Frankel Stands with Postal Workers
Congressmember Lois Frankel (D-FL) signed the ‘I Stand with Postal Workers’ postcard last week. Joining her is Jeff Riddell, president of the Broward...
August 14, 2015
Des Moines Area Local Rallies for a Good Contract
The Des Moines Area Local held a series of rallies in May and June to win support for Good Postal Service! Good Jobs! Good Contract!
August 11, 2015
Young Postal Workers: Speaking Up, Speaking Out
Jermaine Taylor, a 37-year-old Postal Support Employee, sought a job at the Post Office because his uncle – one of the most financially stable members...
August 11, 2015
Professor Gives Staples Campaign an A+
The Stop Staples campaign deserves straight As, according to one California professor. During a July protest outside a store in Cupertino, CA, APWU re...
August 10, 2015
GOP Candidates Attack Social Security, Medicare at Primary Debate
Last night, the Republican Party held its first primetime primary debate in Cleveland, Ohio. Participants in the evening event included current and fo...
August 7, 2015
APWU Launches Petition Drive Against Staples-Office Depot Merger
The American Postal Workers has launched a petition drive calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block the merger of Staples and Office Depo...
August 4, 2015
The Fight for the Right to Vote Rages On
On Aug. 6, the APWU will join with others across the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and rededicate ourselves to t...
August 3, 2015
480-481 Area Local’s March Gets Horns Honking
APWU supporters hold an informational picket outside the Hazel Park Post Office on July 31. The horns were honking in front of the Hazel Park [MI] Po...
August 3, 2015
Were You Affected by OPM’s Data Breach?
Retirees who are unsure about whether they were affected by the OPM data breach involving names, birth dates, addresses, and Social Security numbers c...