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August 26, 2024
Successful Convention, Maintenance Craft Conference
Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun provides a summary of Maintenance Craft during the Biennial National Convention including the Bulk Mail Center Conference, Maintenance Officer Report, and a newly established posi...
August 26, 2024
When We Fight, We Win!
MVS Director Michael Foster provides a summary of the 46th MVS Directors’ Conference and MVS General Session, held in the days leading up to the Biennial National Convention in Detroit, MI.
August 26, 2024
Peak Season Exception Periods Set For 2024
The parties mutually agree the 2024 Peak Season Exception Period (accounting periods 3 and 4) and the four (4) week period prior to accounting period 3, as referenced in the MOU, Re: Postal Support Employee (PSE) Distric...
August 23, 2024
Statement from APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the Postal Service’s Proposal to Further Slow Mail Processing and Delivery
The American Postal Workers Union is deeply concerned regarding the August 22nd announcement from postal management, with the support of the Postal Board of Governors, that they are once again planning to slow down much...
August 23, 2024
17,000 AT&T Workers Strike Across Southeastern US
More than 17,000 AT&T workers across nine southeastern states walked off their jobs on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. The workers, represented by Communications Workers of America (CWA), filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) char...
August 22, 2024
APWU Supports Protecting the Right to Vote, Vote-by-Mail Initiatives
APWU staunchly supports “Get Out the Vote” and vote at home initiatives to elect leaders who will fight for postal workers and our issues. We will continue to fight for legislation such as the Vote at Home Act of 2023 an...
August 22, 2024
Maintenance Division Appoints Josh Montgomery as Southern Region NBA
In accordance with Article 21 of the APWU Constitution and Bylaws, Maintenance Division Director Idowu Balogun has appointed Josh Montgomery to serve as Maintenance Division, Southern Region National Business Agent “C”,...
August 14, 2024
Sixth COLA Increase Announced
In accordance with the 2021-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement, career employees represented by the APWU will receive a $0.47 per hour cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), effective September 7, 2024.
August 13, 2024
Applications for the APWU Leadership Institute Class Two Open Until September 13, 2024
Applications for the APWU Leadership Institute – Class Two – closed on September 13, 2024. All applicants will be notified on October 25, 2024.
August 9, 2024
2024 Scholarship Winners
The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Award for 2024!
August 7, 2024
2024 APWU Scholarship Winners Announced!
The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Award for 2024!
August 2, 2024
July 31, 2024
Our Labor History: Cesar Chavez Leads “1,000 Mile March” for Farm-Worker Rights in California
This month in Labor History, we look back at the “1,000 mile march” lead by Cesar Chavez for farm-workers rights in California.
July 31, 2024
Interview: Tefere Gebre on Labor and Environmental Justice
The American Postal Worker recently spoke with the Greenpeace USA’s Chief Program Officer Tefere Gebre, who has over 30 years of experience in coalition building, activism, and organizing in the labor movement.
July 31, 2024
The IRS Direct File is Here to Stay – But Under Immediate Threat
This year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rolled out a pilot program across 12 states to allow many working class people to file their taxes online for free. But now the program is under immediate attack – here’s wh...
July 31, 2024
Preventing Hearing Loss at Work and Home
Hearing protection is especially important for APWU members given the diverse and noisy work environments we encounter. The Industrial Relations Department is committed to ensuring that we keep you informed about hearing...
July 30, 2024
Clerk Division Encourages Postal Service to “Think Outside of the Box”
Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks provides a summary of the Retail Training Taskforce MOU, which details methods to expand services offered to postal customers, including permits, TSA pre-checks, voter registration.
July 30, 2024
Maintenance Dream Team 2024
Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun provides an in-depth analysis of how a maintenance craft resolution becomes a contract proposal.
July 30, 2024
Focused on Negotiations
As this edition of The American Postal Worker arrives, the 2024 APWU/USPS Contract Negotiations will be underway. The Collective Bargaining Agreement expires Sept. 20, 2024, with the Opening Day of negotiations on June 2...
July 30, 2024
Contract Negotiations (Support Services)
The Support Services Division will participate in several different sets of contract negotiations throughout the summer and fall. Each round of negotiations is an opportunity to improve wages, benefits, and working condi...
July 30, 2024
Our Fight Continues: Engaging with Ballot Measures, Promoting Federal Retirement Fairness, and Protecting Our Letter Carriers
Legislative Director Judy Beard urges members to get involved this election season, highlighting local ballot initiatives and key legislation such as the Federal Retirement Fairness Act and Protect Our Letter Carriers Ac...
July 30, 2024
We Did It! “Building Union Power” Organizing Drive Recruits More Than 8,700 New APWU Members
Goals were set, plans were developed, we made commitments, we got motivated, we organized, and we succeeded! We commend all of our members across the nation for the work that went into our 2024 “Building Union Power” nat...
July 30, 2024
Avoiding Foreclosure on Your Home
Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson shares a checklist from the Better Business Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on how to avoid foreclosure on your home.
July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024
The Importance of the Employee Assistance Program
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman explains the importance of the Employee Assistance Program and how it can work for APWU members.
July 30, 2024
Tell Congress to Pass the Social Security Fairness Act, NOW!
“Remind your Congressional Representatives that while Social Security celebrates its 89th anniversary in August 2024, we want our fair share of the Anniversary Cake!” Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor urges members to tel...
July 30, 2024
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July 29, 2024
Negotiations is Our Path to Winning an All-Career Workforce
Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash provides overview of APWU’s main objectives during contract negotiations.
July 29, 2024
Standing Strong to Build a Bigger Union and Advance Forward, Together
The best way to win big is by “standing strong” to build a bigger union. Members should continue to encourage nonmember coworkers to join the APWU.
July 23, 2024
Postal Workers Deserve a Great Contract!
Below is an excerpt from my address at the opening of national negotiations. The [APWU] welcomes this opportunity to represent approximately 200,000 postal workers in these important negotiations for a new Collective Bar...