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December 8, 2014
Union Wins $56 Million Remedy for Postmasters Performing Craft Work
The APWU reached a $56 million settlement with the USPS on Dec. 5 to resolve a long-standing dispute over postmasters and supervisors in small offices performing bargaining unit work.
December 6, 2014
Dimondstein Talks with Ralph Nader
APWU President Mark Dimondstein was a guest on the Ralph Nader Radio Hour on Dec. 6, where he discussed the threats to the public Postal Service and how the people can beat them. Listen Here.
December 5, 2014
Illinois Pension Reform Law Ruled Unconstitutional
A Sangamon County Circuit Court judge ruled before Thanksgiving that an Illinois law aimed at easing the state's unfunded pension liability is unconstitutional, handing a victory to labor unions and state retirees who ch...
December 5, 2014
APWU Obtains Extension for the Electronic Grievance System
After several months of negotiating with the USPS, the APWU was successful in obtaining a five-year extension for the Electronic Grievance System (EGS).
December 5, 2014
New Organizing Materials Available
New organizing materials are now available, Organization Department Director Anna Smith has announced.
December 5, 2014
Senators Call for a Moratorium on Plant Closures
Three champions of a strong, public Postal Service gave impassioned speeches against the consolidation of mail processing plants on the floor of the Senate on Dec. 4. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT)...
December 4, 2014
Terry Martinez Appointed Assistant Maintenance Craft Director
Maintenance Craft National Business Agent Terry Martinez has been appointed to the vacant position of Assistant Director B in the Maintenance Craft, effective Jan. 5, Division Director Steve Raymer has announced. The p...
December 4, 2014
2014 Convention Transcript Now Available
An official transcript of the proceedings from the APWU’s 22nd Biennial National Convention is now available to union members on www.apwu.org.
December 3, 2014
APWU Members Join Black Friday Protests
On Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, thousands of Walmart employees across the nation protested low wages, inadequate working conditions, and illegal practices that prevent workers from forming a union. Protests took...
November 25, 2014
Young People Love the Postal Service Best
Few postal workers were surprised by a recent Gallup Poll that found that Americans rate the Postal Service highest among 13 government agencies – after all, the USPS routinely ranks at the top of such surveys. But many...
November 25, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2014
APWU Demands Info on Emergency Procedures
Director of Industrial Relations Tony D. McKinnon Sr. has asked the Postal Service to explain its protocols for providing emergency medical assistance after learning that a Bay Area postal employee lay dying for as much...
November 21, 2014
National Day of Action Photos Posted Online
Photos from the Nov.14 National Day of Action have been uploaded to the union's Flickr account where members can view them. The photos are tagged by state. They can also be seen on the union’s Facebook page. Enjoy!
November 21, 2014
Thank Social Security Hero Tom Harkin!
Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) is retiring after 40 years of dedicated public service, including the championing of policies and legislation benefiting Social Security and Medicare recipients and their families. One of those pie...
November 20, 2014
Follow-Up Statement to APWU Members from President Mark Dimondstein
New revelations about the security breach in the Postal Service’s data systems are raising additional concerns about this very troubling incident. The APWU remains fully committed to protecting the rights of our members...
November 20, 2014
OSHA UPDATE: New Reporting Requirements Start January 1.
Beginning January 1, 2015, there will be a change to what covered employers are required to report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
November 20, 2014
Coming to a Walmart Near You: The Fight for Better Pay
The APWU has vowed to join Black Friday protests at Walmart stores around the country if the company refuses to give their workers full-time jobs with decent wages. “We’re urging union members to join in,” said APWU Pres...
November 20, 2014
Dimondstein Joins Board of Civil Rights Museum
APWU President Mark Dimondstein was elected to the Board of Directors of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum (ICRCM) in his adopted home town of Greensboro, NC, on Sept. 15.
November 18, 2014
Settlement Addresses Grievance Numbering Problem
The APWU and USPS reached an agreement in August to address a problem associated with grievance processing, Industrial Relations Director Tony D. McKinnon Sr. has announced.
November 18, 2014
Stevenson, Pagaduan Appointed to NBA Vacancies
Two new national officers were appointed recently to fill vacant National Business Agent positions: James Stevenson was appointed Clerk Craft National Business Agent “C” for the Chicago Region, effective Oct. 13, and Ruf...
November 17, 2014
Workers Cheer Decision: PMG Donahoe to Step Down
Postal workers across the country cheered the announcement on Nov. 14 that Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe is stepping down, effective Feb. 1. “We hope that the next Postmaster General will reverse Donahoe’s policies...
November 16, 2014
Postal Workers to Board: Stop Delaying America’s Mail!
On Nov. 14, 2014, as part of a National Day of Action, postal workers and supporters protested at a meeting of the USPS Board of Governors in Washington, DC, to demand that Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe and the boar...
November 15, 2014
National Day of Action Generates Extensive Media Coverage
Updated 11/19/2014 - The Nov. 14 National Day of Action to send a message to the Postmaster General and the USPS Board of Governors to Stop Delaying America's Mail! generated extensive media coverage. The events were sp...
November 14, 2014
Denied Entry to ‘Public’ Meeting, Postal Workers Stage Raucous Protest
Approximately 250 postal workers and supporters protested loudly in the lobby of Postal Service headquarters after they were denied entry to a “public” meeting of the Board of Governors’ on Nov. 14. But they cheered wild...
November 12, 2014
Reps. Cummings, Lynch Request Moratorium on USPS Service Cuts
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) and Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA) are the latest in a long list of members of Congress calling for a moratorium on reductions in postal service standards and the closure of mail processing plan...
November 12, 2014
The People Can Stop USPS Plans to Delay Mail
Appearing on the Ed Show on Nov. 11, APWU President Mark Dimondstein said "the people of this country have it within our power" to stop USPS plans to slow mail service and virtually eliminate overnight mail delivery. Po...
November 11, 2014
Dimondstein to Appear on ‘Ed Show’ Tonight
APWU President Mark Dimondstein will appear this evening on The Ed Show, which airs on MSNBC at 5 p.m. He will discuss events planned for Friday, Nov. 14, at more than 140 locations to protest the Postmaster General's pl...
November 10, 2014
Statement to APWU Members from President Mark Dimondstein
The security breach in the Postal Service’s data systems that compromised personal information about postal employees, including all active and some retired workers, is a very troubling matter. Unfortunately, cybercrime...
November 10, 2014
e-Team Report, Nov. 10, 2014
The 2014 Midterm Elections and Beyond After months of electioneering, phone banks, door knocks, and billions of dollars spent in campaign ads, the book has closed on the 2014 midterm elections. The APWU is truly appreci...
November 10, 2014
Staples Protest in Philly
U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-PA) stopped by the Philadelphia Local’s protest outside a Staples store on Nov. 6. Shown here with Local President Nick Casselli (left) and Recording Secretary Cindy Heyward.