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February 26, 2024
Maintenance Craft In-Service Open Season March 1-31, 2024
Once a year, during the month of March (March 1-31), ALL career employees may request to be tested for Maintenance Craft eligibility ratings and place...
February 23, 2024
APWU Announces Dedication of Headquarters Boardroom to President William H. Burrus
APWU has honored the legacy of former President William H. Burrus by renaming the National Executive Boardroom at APWU Headquarters in his memory.
February 15, 2024
Maintenance Capable and Non-Maintenance Capable Dispute Settled
APWU and USPS management have settled National Dispute USPS NO. Q18T-6Q-C-21160044/APWU No. HQTT20210109
February 13, 2024
Fifth COLA Increase Announced
The fifth COLA increase under the 2021-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement has been announced.
January 30, 2024
The Campaign for Better Staffing, Better Service
Learn all about the Campaign for Better Staffing, Better Service
January 26, 2024
The APWU Kicks Off 2024 Contract Campaign Slogan Competition
With the opening of contract negotiations on June 25 just months away, APWU national officers are calling on actively employed, retiree, and auxiliary...
January 18, 2024
Clerk Division Memorandums of Understanding Extended for MRCs, BMTs, and EAS
On Jan. 17, 2024, the Clerk Division and the Postal Service agreed to temporarily extend the previous Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) regarding the...
January 17, 2024
APWU Celebrates Dedication of the History Center
On the evening of Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, officers, staff, and guests of the APWU gathered for the dedication of the APWU History Center. Built around t...
January 16, 2024
More Updates on Management’s “Modernization” Plans
USPS Management's "network modernization" plans may affect postal workers and how we serve the public. The APWU will continue to oppose those parts of...
January 8, 2024
Overcome Stigma: Learn More About Mental Health and Why Your Well-being is Important
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. And they’re both equally important to your overall health and wellness. Yet, stigma –...
January 8, 2024
Watching Your Wallet in 2024
Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor shares a comprehensive list of services provided by the Consumer Finance Protection Board (CFPB) aimed to protect ret...
January 8, 2024
Building Self-Esteem
Your personality type influences how you act and how you relate to others. To build self-esteem, it would help to know and put into practice your Pers...
January 8, 2024
Forging On in Progress This New Year
As another year rolls over, it’s time to reflect on the achievements of the Human Relations Department in 2023.
January 8, 2024
Our Negotiated Right to Organize is a Union’s Foundation
Our negotiated right to organize is a union’s foundation. It’s a path to success and without it, there is no future. We need to ensure our union uplif...
January 8, 2024
New Year, New Elections: Ways to Prepare for the 2024 Elections
The work must start now to ensure that everyone who can vote does, and understands how voting impacts their lives. I’m asking our members to confi rm...
January 8, 2024
Greetings, APWU Family
APWU Central Regional Coordinator Amy Puhlaski takes a moment to formally introduce herself and tell the story about how she became involved in the un...
January 8, 2024
Accounting Service Center Labor Management Meetings Summary
The APWU Support Services national leadership and local Information Technology/Accounting Services (IT/AS) leaders participated in two days of Labor-M...
January 8, 2024
Vehicle Maintenance Training Update
MVS Director Foster provides an update on the new Vehicle Maintenance Facility Training Center in Norman, OK.
January 8, 2024
2023: A Year Review
Happy New Year! 2023 brought many changes and introduced several pilot programs to the Maintenance Division. Your national Maintenance Division office...
January 8, 2024
Maintaining a Safe and Secure Work Environment
Maintaining a safe and secure work environment is paramount to the well-being of employees and the prevention of potential emergencies. Is your workpl...
January 8, 2024
RI-399 Talking Point: Article 7 Crossing Craft Violations and Protecting Clerk Craft Work
In a continuing effort to provide as much information as possible to the APWU membership, a meeting was held online on Nov. 30 for participants throug...
January 8, 2024
Happy New Year, Union Family!
2024 will be a year that is both busy and challenging. But the APWU will be standing strong and meeting those challenges head on.
January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024
Public Service Means Public Input
In November, the Postal Board of Governors announced that future public engagement sessions with the Postal Service, regarding USPS’s initiatives for...
January 8, 2024
Pending Legislation Would Prevent Postal Banking Through the Fed
If partnered with the Federal Reserve, the postal service could expand banking access to everyone in the country, allowing individuals to general savi...
January 8, 2024
Union Members Take Heed, We Need You Actively With Us in 2024
Political campaigns have begun, and the Postal Service needs to be ready to make a difference. The problem is our mail processing network has been deg...
January 8, 2024
New Year Save-the-Dates!
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell provides important Save-the-Dates for 2024!
January 8, 2024
2024: A Year of Challenges and Opportunities
With last year in the rearview mirror, the “struggle continues” in 2024. In addition to daily battles to enforce our union contract, President Dimonds...
January 8, 2024
Detroit Amazon Workers Organize for Respect with APWU
Amazon workers in Detroit’s DTW1 plant are working with APWU organizers for a real voice, power, and justice in the workplace. Read their origin story...
January 8, 2024
Looking Back on Labor History: Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike & the Battle of the Bulk
This month in Labor History, we take a look back at the Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike and the Battle of the Bulk.