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January 16, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Vehicle Maintenance Training Update

MVS Director Foster provides an update on the new Vehicle Maintenance Facility Training Center in Norman, OK.

January 8, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Hands Off Our Veterans’ Healthcare and Disability Benefits

The Veterans’ Benefits Handbook is an extremely important resource that protects veterans from being scammed by erroneous contractors looking to take...

January 8, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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New Year Save-the-Dates!

Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell provides important Save-the-Dates for 2024!

January 8, 2024

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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

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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

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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.

December 12, 2023

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Giving Back to Our Communities: Join the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign

As many of us think about charitable giving during the holiday season, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is in full swing! The CFC is an annual char...

November 17, 2023

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Update on Management’s Network Modernization Plans: APWU Takes a Series of Actions

While still in its early stages, postal management is aggressively proceeding with their “network modernization” plans.

November 17, 2023

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Next union negotiated raises will be in paychecks dated December 8, 2023

APWU-represented career postal employees will receive a union-won general wage increase (GWI) equal to 1.3 percent of base pay, effective Nov. 18. Non...

November 16, 2023

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2024 Leave Calendar and Leave Chart Available

The 2024 APWU Leave Calendar and Leave Chart are now available on the APWU website under Frequently Requested Resources.  

November 15, 2023

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The USPS 10-Year Plan: Impact on APWU Members and Collaborative Solutions

Southern Regional Coordinator Yared Wonde explains APWU’s approach to the USPS’s 10 Year Plan and its impact on postal workers.

November 15, 2023

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Support Services All-Craft Training

The Support Services Division provided three days of informative and productive training at the APWU 2023 All-Craft Conference.

November 15, 2023

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All Craft Conference Report – MVS 2023

MVS Director Michael Foster addresses the resolved issues at the MVS General Session at the APWU All-Craft, including the Postal Vehicle Operator Pilo...

November 15, 2023

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Successful Maintenance Craft Conference in 2023

Maintenance Director Idowu Balogun provides a summary of the Maintenance Conference at the APWU All-Craft Conference in Las Vegas, NV.