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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
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 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 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
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
More Than 149 Events In 50 States Set for Nov. 14 National Day of Action
On Nov. 14 postal employees from every craft in more than 149 locations will send an urgent message to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe and the USPS Board of Governors: Stop Delaying America’s Mail! Donahoe and the Boa...
November 10, 2014
Pay Raise Set for Nov. 15
APWU-represented postal employees will receive an increase in their annual salaries effective Nov. 15, which will be reflected in paychecks dated Dec. 5.
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.
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 9, 2014
November 7, 2014
Election Results Heavily Favor Republicans over Democrats
A Republican tide swept over the country Tuesday, giving the GOP full control of Congress. The GOP’s crowning achievement was capturing a majority in the U.S. Senate. Republicans have picked up seven Senate seats and wil...
November 7, 2014
Stop Delaying America’s Mail!
On Nov. 14 postal employees from every craft in more than 125 locations will send an urgent message to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe and the USPS Board of Governors: Stop Delaying America’s Mail! Pay Raise Set for N...
November 7, 2014
Together. Better Health
As we approach another Open Season, remember to select your Union’s Health Plan. The APWU Health Plan remains committed to offering you an affordable choice to promote better health.
November 5, 2014
In Memory
We regret to inform you that Greg See, Assistant Director of the Maintenance Division, passed away on Nov. 4. He was a member of the Mansfield (OH) Area Local, where he previously served as president.
November 3, 2014
e-Team Report, Nov. 3, 2014
One Word: VOTE As Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4 draws near, APWU President Mark Dimondstein, the APWU National Executive Board, and all National Officers have one simple message for APWU members: exercise your right to v...
October 31, 2014
APWU, USPS Extend Memo on Filling Clerk Craft Residual Vacancies
The APWU and USPS have agreed to extend a March 20 Memorandum of Understanding Re: Filling Residual Vacancies for employees in the Clerk Craft. The memo outlines a procedure for filling residual vacancies in the Clerk, M...
October 31, 2014
Don’t Forget: Tuesday is Election Day!
Tuesday, November 4 is Election Day, and seniors in every state will be affected by the results. If right-wing extremists take over both houses of Congress, then Social Security and Medicare will be direct targets of the...
October 30, 2014
Dimondstein: Don’t Let Postmaster General Put USPS in a Museum
"Postmaster General Donahoe is implementing one of the greatest threats to the public Postal Service to date,” APWU President Mark Dimondstein says in a new video. Standing in front of the National Postal Museum, Dimonds...
October 30, 2014
Questions and Answers on the 9,000 New Clerk Craft Jobs
The APWU and USPS have agreed to a set of Questions and Answers regarding the establishment of 9,000 new Clerk Craft jobs that will be created as a result of a Sept. 5 arbitration award on the POStPlan and a Sept. 22 uni...
October 30, 2014
Taking It to the Top
Protesters made their presence known at Staples headquarters in Framingham, MA. Staples executives couldn't miss the message as they drove in to work on Oct. 30.!