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November 18, 2024
Negotiations: No Easy Victories – the Struggle Continues!
President Dimondstein updates members on the current status of contract negotiations as of November 2024.
November 18, 2024
Preparing and Planning Ahead for 2025
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell shares reminders for the upcoming Secretary-Treasurer’s training in April 2025, the 2025 APWU Scholarship Deadline, and renewal of bond coverage.
November 18, 2024
Project 2025 Will Spell the End of Veterans’ VA Health Care
In this edition, we will focus on making our APWU veterans’ family aware of what “Project 2025” has in store for veterans.
November 18, 2024
Retirees Can Save on Medicare with the APWU High Option
Health Plan Director Sarah Jane Rodriguez explains how retirees can save on Medicare with the APWU Health Plan High Option.
November 18, 2024
Stay Vigilant About Suspicious Mail and Packages
As election mail season ends, and the Postal Service begins processing “peak season” mail, The Industrial Relations Department reminds you to stay vigilant about suspicious mail and packages. Here are signs to look for:
November 18, 2024
Staying Engaged Beyond the Election
"As the 2024 election season has come to a close, it is important to stay engaged." APWU legislative and Political Director Judy Beard provides reasons to stay engaged in politics as the new year approaches.
November 18, 2024
Support Services Negotiations Updates
As the industrial division of the APWU, the Support Services Division negotiates on behalf of organized workers in the postal industry and is their voice to pursue the gains and protections that they deserve.
November 18, 2024
The Myth of the ‘Holiday PSE’
You will not find a PSE position title of, “Holiday PSE,” “Temporary PSE,” “Peak Season PSE” or “360-PSE.” The postal Service hires PSEs for a term not to exceed 360 calendar days per appointment. A PSE is not a Holiday...
November 18, 2024
Understanding Your Rights
Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson explains your grievance rights under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
November 18, 2024
Voting: Your Voice and Opportunity to Make a Difference
Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy shares her hopes for the future of APWU.
November 18, 2024
Year-End Review
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman provides a summary of the Human Relations Departments' activities over the past year, including fortifying coalitions, OWCP training and the Employee Assistance Program.
November 18, 2024
Your Union Dues Stop When You Retire from the Post Office
Whether you’re a local, state, or national officer, or a shop steward, once you retire you must continue to be a full dues-paying member of the APWU in order to remain an officer of the APWU. You can do this by joining t...
November 15, 2024
2nd Webinar for Distribution of $15 Million for Part-Time Regular Employees in Maintenance on Nov. 20 at 3pm ET
If you were a Part-Time Regular from 2018 Fiscal year to December 31,2023, register and join us for a Zoom presentation on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 3 p.m. EST
November 14, 2024
Maintenance Division Appoints Stephanie Logan as Central Region National Business Agent ‘C’
In accordance with Article 21 of the APWU Constitution and Bylaws, Maintenance Division Director Idowu Balogun has appointed Stephanie Logan to serve as the Maintenance Division’s Central Region National Business Agent “...
November 14, 2024
MVS Division Settles Puerto Rico FMCSA Consent to Query Form Dispute
The Motor Vehicle Service (MVS) Division has settled a Step-4 grievance (APWU Case HQTV20230514) on whether MVS employees in Puerto Rico are exempt from signing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Dru...
November 14, 2024
November 13, 2024
The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, Passes the House of Representatives
On the evening of November 12, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 327 - 75. This bill seeks to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision...
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
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 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
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 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...