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May 1, 2018
What Does It Mean to Be a 501(c)(5) Organization?
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell IRS 501(c)(5) status provides exemption from federal income tax to labor, agricultural o...
March 8, 2018
Honoring Women’s History
On March 7, 2018, The APWU National Executive Board adopted a proclamation to honor the women of the APWU throughout March, in celebration of Women's History Month.
January 10, 2017
APWU Communications Dept. Brings Home Five ILCA Awards
The APWU Communications Department brought home five International Labor Communication Association (ILCA) Awards from a reception held on Dec. 9.
June 13, 2016
Check It Out: Updated Brochure
The APWU has updated a brochure that dispels common misconceptions about the Postal Service. The brochure, Our U.S. Postal Service is Under Attack, tells union members and the public the truth about the Postal Servic...
June 13, 2016
Check It Out: Updated Brochure
The APWU has updated a brochure that dispels common misconceptions about the Postal Service. The brochure, Our U.S. Postal Service is Under Attack, tells union members and the public the truth about the Postal Servic...
December 5, 2014
New Organizing Materials Available
New organizing materials are now available, Organization Department Director Anna Smith has announced.
April 3, 2014
New Organizing Toolkit Available
A new organizing toolkit is now available, Organization Department Director Anna Smith has announced. The new kit includes a Welcome Book [PDF], a brochure specially designed for PSEs [PDF], a new union sign-up form [PDF...
November 25, 2013
Sometimes it’s the Right Thing to Do
As a result of the postal service’s shrinking workforce — and the APWU’s shrinking membership base — union members have important decisions to make about the structure and future of their locals.
August 5, 2013
Next Step in APWU’s TV Ad Campaign
The APWU has launched the next phase of its television ad campaign, with spots airing on NBC Nightly News, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. ALSO: As a result of the recent Supreme Court decision that overturned the Defense of M...
July 8, 2013
APWU Renews TV Ad Campaign
The APWU is renewing its television ad campaign, with spots airing on NBC Nightly News, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News beginning July 8, President Cliff Guffey has announced.
March 18, 2013
Updated APWU Constitution Posted
The updated APWU Constitution & Bylaws has been posted. The new constitution includes changes adopted by delegates to the union’s National Convention in August 2012.
March 18, 2013
2012 Convention Transcript Now Available
An official transcript of the proceedings from the APWU’s 21st Biennial National Convention is now available to union members on www.apwu.org.
August 22, 2012
APWU Endorses Barack Obama
Delegates to the APWU’s 21st Biennial Convention voted unanimously on Wednesday to endorse President Barack Obama for a second term. ALSO: Delegates Approve Changes to APWU Constitution.
July 20, 2012
21st Biennial APWU National Convention Resolutions Now Posted
Resolutions that will be considered by delegates to the APWU 21st Biennial National Convention are now posted [members only] online at www.apwu.org.
May 31, 2012
Revised FMLA Forms
The union has posted revised FMLA forms for use by healthcare providers to certify serious illnesses of APWU members and their family members.
March 22, 2012
Revenue Losses Could Wipe Out Savings
In testimony before the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) on March 21, a USPS witness made a startling admission: The Postal Service’s initial research on the network consolidation plan indicated that it could result in...
March 13, 2012
USPS Hasn’t Considered Combined Effect of Proposed Changes
In response to a motion filed by the APWU, the Postal Service admitted March 9 that it has not considered the combined effect of several of its major proposals.
January 27, 2012
Senate to Vote on Postal Bill
The APWU has learned that the Senate will consider postal legislation very soon, and President Cliff Guffey is asking union members to contact their senators immediately and tell them that the 21st Century Postal Service...
November 1, 2011
Surviving an Earthquake or a Hurricane
(This article appeared in the November/December 2011 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Joyce B. Robinson, Research & Education Department Director This year’s devastating natural disasters demonstrate the im...
May 17, 2007
Brochure Spotlights Union’s Legislative Goals
The APWU Legislative Department has produced a brochure that outlines the union’s legislative goals. “After more than a decade of focusing our legislative activities on the pros and cons of various postal ‘reform’ measur...
May 1, 2005
Home Fire-Safety Planning
Joyce B. Robinson, Research & Education Department Director Fire drills are a fairly commonplace event at schools and at many workplaces.Not enough families think to practice fire safety around the house, however, and it...
May 1, 2005
Home Fire-Safety Planning
Joyce B. Robinson, Research & Education Department Director Fire drills are a fairly commonplace event at schools and at many workplaces.Not enough families think to practice fire safety around the house, however, and it...
February 12, 2026
Focus at Every Level
Nov. 4, 2008, is one of the most important days that we face as adults in this country. The decisions we make on this day will have a direct impact on our lives, as well as the lives of our families, friends and neighbor...
February 12, 2026
Starting a Small Business
Starting a business is an exciting proposition, but it’s also an incredibly challenging undertaking.
February 12, 2026
Sexual Harassment
In Fiscal Year 2008, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received approximately 14,000 charges of sexual harassment; nearly 12,000 were resolved. Victims received more than $47 million in damages, with some aggri...
February 12, 2026
Helping a Loved One Overcome Addiction
Helping a loved one who is struggling with alcoholism, drug abuse, an eating disorder, or other destructive behavior can be challenging. Sometimes a direct, heart-to-heart conversation can lead to the road to recovery. B...
February 12, 2026
The State of U.S. Unions
At the end of 2008, union members accounted for 12.4 percent of employed wage-and-salary workers, according to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number of workers belonging to unions rose by 428,0...
February 12, 2026
Convention Recognizes Value of Retirees
With one exciting vote in Detroit in 1994, delegates to the 12th Biennial Convention of the American Postal Workers Union unanimously declared that retirees are respected and appreciated, and deserve a status that shows...
February 12, 2026
Financial Aid for Students
As the cost of college continues to escalate, many parents find that they do not have the funds or resources needed to assure that their children can pursue a higher education. They fail to take advantage of the numerous...
February 12, 2026
Attend a Pre-Convention Workshop
The Research & Education Department is proud to announce that the APWU is sponsoring its 13th Educational Conference, a National Convention event that provides union members with a wealth of information to take home to t...