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March 1, 2015
Help and Hope for Veterans
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) This winter, the APWU and community volunteers joined the Veterans Administration (VA) to give help and hope to veteran...
February 28, 2015
From ‘Collective Begging’ Collective Bargaining
March 2015 marks the 45th anniversary of the Great Postal Strike of 1970. The courage and solidarity shown by thousands of union members during the wildcat job action resulted in vastly improved wages and benefits.
February 28, 2015
Rose Schneiderman Organizes Garment Workers in New York
Rose Schneiderman was a trailblazer for workers’ rights in the Lower East Side of New York City at the turn of the 20th Century. She organized and co-founded several unions, was a friend and advisor to First Lady Eleanor...
February 27, 2015
Refinery Workers Strike for Safety
On Feb. 1, for the first time in 35 years, the United Steel Workers Union (USW) announced work stoppages at oil refineries in five states to protest hazardous conditions facing workers and residents who live in nearby co...
February 27, 2015
Alliance Joins House Members to Protect Social Security Disability Insurance
On Wednesday, the Alliance joined Democratic Representatives Xavier Becerra (CA), Sander Levin (MI), Jan Schakowsky (IL), and Doris Matsui (CA), and allies in speaking out on a tele-press conference call focused on prote...
February 27, 2015
e-Team Report, Feb. 27, 2015
Congressional Support Grows for Prompt, Reliable MailUSPS Should Nix Mail Delays, Say Reps The bipartisan coalition of lawmakers saying “No” to delayed mail is growing by the day. Since the end of January, 71 members of...
February 26, 2015
e-Team Report, Feb. 26, 2015
Republicans in Wisconsin are attempting to rush so-called “Right to Work” legislation through the state Senate. Just days ago, Governor Scott Walker stated he would sign such legislation if it reaches his desk, a stark r...
February 26, 2015
APWU President Reports on Negotiations
UPDATE: The log-in problem some APWU members were experiencing has been corrected. APWU President Mark Dimondstein has presented his first update for union members on the status of contract negotiations. The bargaining r...
February 23, 2015
Congressional Support Grows for Prompt, Reliable Mail
The bipartisan coalition of lawmakers saying “No” to delayed mail is growing by the day. Since the end of January, 46 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have signed on as co-sponsors of House Resolution 54 (H....
February 23, 2015
Workers Show Union Pride as Negotiations Begin
As contract negotiations got underway, APWU members across the country displayed union solidarity. Click here to see photos.
February 20, 2015
Alliance Members Visit Over 120 Congressional Offices during Lobby Week
Members of the Alliance visited over 120 Members of Congress and staff in their home states this week during the Presidents Day recess. “Under the new 114th Congress, retirees issues are once again under attack from many...
February 20, 2015
At Opening of Contract Talks, Union Breaks with Tradition
Contract negotiations between the American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service got underway on Feb. 19 with a dramatic break from tradition. Joining the APWU at the opening session were actor-activist Danny...
February 19, 2015
APWU Holds Pre-Negotiations Rally
The APWU held a pre-negotiations rally on Feb. 18, featuring actor-activist Danny Glover.
February 19, 2015
More than 60 National Groups Launch ‘A Grand Alliance’ to Save Our Public Postal Service
On Feb. 12, 2015, more than 60 national organizations joined forces to launch A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service. The debut of the Alliance included the premiere of a video featuring actor-activist Danny...
February 19, 2015
Glover, Trumka, Join APWU in Pre-Negotiation Press Conference
Actor-activist Danny Glover and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka joined APWU President Mark Dimondstein in a pre-negotiation press conference at the Regency Hyatt on Capitol Hill.
February 19, 2015
At Opening Session, Union Breaks with Tradition
Contract negotiations between the American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service got underway on Feb. 19 with a dramatic break with tradition. Joining the APWU at the opening session were actor-activist Danny...
February 18, 2015
Danny Glover, Dimondstein to Appear on The Ed Show This Evening
Actor-activist Danny Glover will appear on The Ed Show this evening, Feb. 18, along with APWU President Mark Dimondstein. They will discuss A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service. The Ed Show airs on MSNBC at...
February 18, 2015
Custodial Implementation Schedule as of Feb. 14, 2015
The Postal Service and APWU settled a custodial staffing dispute in July, with staged gradual implementation as one of the requirements.
February 18, 2015
Philadelphia BMC Members Say it With a Sticker
Members of the Philadelphia BMC Local show solidarity by wearing stickers that say, “Good Service! Good Jobs! Contract Now!” in honor of Union Pride Selfie Day,” Feb. 18. Remember to wear yours tomorrow!
February 18, 2015
Union Members Bring the House Down at Pre-Negotiation Rally
Over a hundred labor union members, leaders and activists participated in a spirited rally on the eve of APWU contract negotiations at the AFL-CIO headquarters on Feb. 18.
February 17, 2015
What is a Contract Action Team?
February 17, 2015
Say it With a Sticker!
Remember to wear your sticker – Contract Now! Good Service! Good Jobs! – on Thursday, Feb. 19.
February 17, 2015
Retirees Key to Contract Negotiations
With contract negotiations just hours away, the APWU wants retirees to know that they are also an important part of the battle.
February 11, 2015
MVS Continues the Fight for Administrative, Technical Jobs
The union is pursuing our demand that management create at least 60 new administrative and technical duty assignments in the Motor Vehicle Service Craft, as required by the 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)...
February 11, 2015
64 National Organizations Launch ‘Grand Alliance’ to Save Our Public Postal Service
On Feb. 12, 2015, more than 60 national organizations joined forces to launch A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service. The debut of the Alliance included the premiere of a video featuring actor-activist Danny...
February 10, 2015
APWU Joins ‘Government Works for America’ Rally
Members of the APWU endured freezing temperatures with their brothers and sisters from other federal and postal union at a “Government Works for America” rally organized by the American Federation of Government Employee...
February 9, 2015
Town Hall Conference Call – Feb. 17
APWU members are invited to join President Mark Dimondstein for a live Town Hall Conference Call on Feb. 17, to discuss our fight to win a good contract for union members while we fight for a vibrant, public Postal Serv...
February 9, 2015
Contract Campaign Ramps Up
With contract negotiations set to begin on Feb. 19, APWU members across the country are busy preparing.
February 8, 2015
Postal Service Has ‘Fantastic Quarter’ as Profits Rise
The Postal Service’s operating profit for the first fiscal quarter of 2015 was $1.1 billion, with cash at hand increasing to $7 billion, according to the unaudited financial report released on Feb. 6. Revenues have incr...
February 6, 2015
President’s Budget Offers a Mixed Bag for Seniors
President Obama presented his Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal on Monday, offering a mixed bag for seniors. The budget contains several changes to Medicare, including higher deductibles, new home health co-pays, and incr...