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November 12, 2024
HAPPENING TODAY: House of Representatives Expected to Vote on the Social Security Fairness Act
The House is expected to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act Tuesday evening. We are asking every APWU member to call today, Tuesday, November 12 and demand our representatives vote YES on HR 82.
November 6, 2024
Statement by APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the 2024 Election
APWU President Mark Dimondstein provides a statement on the 2024 Election
November 4, 2024
Your Work During the Election Matters: A Message to Every Postal Worker
I want to acknowledge the incredible dedication and effort each of you has put into ensuring every mail-in ballot is delivered on time. The hard work of postal workers helps ensure every voice is heard and every vote is...
October 30, 2024
Upcoming Proposed Flexible Spending Account Changes
The APWU was recently notified of the proposed change to the FSA (Flexible Spending Account) administrator. FSA is an important negotiated benefit as it allows employees to put aside “pre-tax” dollars for certain medical...
October 23, 2024
Starkest Threat to Veterans’ Benefits Is Project 2025, Another Trump Administration
More than 30,000 APWU members are Veterans, and many more have Veterans in their families or among their close friends. With Election Day drawing near, it’s important for APWU members to understand that Veterans’ issues...
October 22, 2024
Updated 2024 APWU Constitution Posted
The updated 2024 APWU Constitution & Bylaws has been posted.
October 9, 2024
Updates to USPS Eagle Clean (e4776) Pilot Program in the Maintenance Craft
The Postal Service formally notified the APWU on June 20, 2024, that they believed the Eagle Clean (e4776) pilot program was a success and they would begin implementing Eagle Clean across the country. Maintenance Divisio...
October 9, 2024
Robert Romanowski Appointed to Fill New Clerk Division Assistant Director “C” Position
On October 8, 2024, Robert “Bob” Romanowski was named by APWU Clerk Division Director Lamont Brooks to fill the newly created position of Assistant Director “C”, Clerk Division.
October 9, 2024
Message to Our APWU Family Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton Devastation
Many of our North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida members and their families, as well as the communities we serve, are reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Helene to life and property, and are facing...
October 8, 2024
We Won’t Be Silenced: APWU Members Loud and Proud for October 1 National Day of Action
Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets for our “October 1 National Day of Action” to let the public know just how well we can move the mail when given the proper tools.
October 2, 2024
APWU President Mark Dimondstein Appears on PBS News Hour
Postal workers are warning of what they call 'substandard performance' by the U.S. Postal Service. The American Postal Workers Union is calling for the public’s help in demanding improved staffing, better customer serv...
October 1, 2024
Postal Workers Hold Nationwide ‘Day of Action’ Oct. 1 in 90 Cities to Promote Vote-by-Mail, Demand First-Class Service Year-Round
WASHINGTON – On Tues., Oct. 1 postal workers who are members of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) will be rallying with the public in front of postal facilities across the country to sound the alarm about the Uni...
September 23, 2024
APWU Maintenance Division Secures $15 Million Part-Time Regular Settlement Agreement
In 2021, the APWU Maintenance Division filed a national dispute regarding the Postal Service's violation of Article 7 section 3 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), specifically concerning the 2.5 percent cap on...
September 21, 2024
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: APWU and USPS ‘Stop The Clock’ to Continue Bargaining
As the current contract was due to expire at midnight, September 20, 2024, APWU and USPS agreed to 'Stop The Clock' to continue bargaining for a new contract workers deserve.
September 19, 2024
Unions Rally for Social Security Fairness on Capitol Hill
With just over a week before members of Congress leave Washington, D.C. until after the November elections, the time is now to pass the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) (H.R. 82, S. 597)!
September 19, 2024
APWU Welcomes Reversal of Some USPS Consolidation Efforts, Keeping Mail Processing Local at More Facilities
The APWU and the 200,000 dedicated postal workers we represent stand with the people of the country for improved postal services. There is too much delayed mail resulting from too much short staffing and a chaotic implem...
September 16, 2024
APWU President Mark Dimondstein Responds to Trump’s Truth Social Post
On September 15, former President Donald Trump said that the Postal Service could not be trusted to deliver election mail, an attack on the 650,000 dedicated public servants that make up the United States Postal Service.
September 10, 2024
President Mark Dimondstein Updates Members on APWU Contract Negotiations
Greetings APWU Family, With our main Collective Bargaining Agreement expiring on September 20th, I wanted to give you a status report.
August 27, 2024
After a Successful Convention, the Support Services Division Continues Negotiations
“Your contract campaign actions, in concert with the negotiations, will show postal management that our union negotiators truly express the will of the workers.” – Support Services Director Arrion Brown
August 27, 2024
Time is Running Out!
Enrollment Period (SEP), which waives the late-fee penalty for current Medicare Part A USPS annuitants to also enroll in Medicare Part B. The deadline to apply during the SEP is September 30, 2024.
August 27, 2024
‘Stay In Your Lane, APWU’?
Western Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez explains the importance of union involvement beyond the workroom floor including economic, political, and social justice as outlined in our National Constitution & Bylaws.
August 27, 2024
2024 Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period
The "Penalty Overtime Exclusion" period for calendar year 2024 will begin Pay Period 26-2024, Week 1 (November 30, 2024) and end Pay Period 01-2025, Week 2 (December 27, 2024).
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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...