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September 21, 2024
NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: APWU and USPS ‘Stop The Clock’ to Continue Bargaining
As the current contract was due to expire at midnight, September 20, 2024, APWU and USPS agreed to 'Stop The Clock' to continue bargaining for a new contract workers deserve.
September 19, 2024
APWU Welcomes Reversal of Some USPS Consolidation Efforts, Keeping Mail Processing Local at More Facilities
The APWU and the 200,000 dedicated postal workers we represent stand with the people of the country for improved postal services. There is too much delayed mail resulting from too much short staffing and a chaotic implem...
September 19, 2024
Unions Rally for Social Security Fairness on Capitol Hill
With just over a week before members of Congress leave Washington, D.C. until after the November elections, the time is now to pass the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) (H.R. 82, S. 597)!
September 16, 2024
APWU President Mark Dimondstein Responds to Trump’s Truth Social Post
On September 15, former President Donald Trump said that the Postal Service could not be trusted to deliver election mail, an attack on the 650,000 dedicated public servants that make up the United States Postal Service.
September 10, 2024
President Mark Dimondstein Updates Members on APWU Contract Negotiations
Greetings APWU Family, With our main Collective Bargaining Agreement expiring on September 20th, I wanted to give you a status report.
August 27, 2024
‘Stay In Your Lane, APWU’?
Western Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez explains the importance of union involvement beyond the workroom floor including economic, political, and social justice as outlined in our National Constitution & Bylaws.
August 27, 2024
2024 Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period
The "Penalty Overtime Exclusion" period for calendar year 2024 will begin Pay Period 26-2024, Week 1 (November 30, 2024) and end Pay Period 01-2025, Week 2 (December 27, 2024).
August 27, 2024
After a Successful Convention, the Support Services Division Continues Negotiations
“Your contract campaign actions, in concert with the negotiations, will show postal management that our union negotiators truly express the will of the workers.” – Support Services Director Arrion Brown
August 27, 2024
Time is Running Out!
Enrollment Period (SEP), which waives the late-fee penalty for current Medicare Part A USPS annuitants to also enroll in Medicare Part B. The deadline to apply during the SEP is September 30, 2024.
August 26, 2024
KEY UPDATES FROM THE 27TH BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION
KEY UPDATES FROM THE 27TH BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION
August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024
2024 Elections – It’s Time to Get Out the Vote!
“We have just two months to mobilize voters to elect candidates that support postal issues and those that protect the future of our families, jobs, communities, and our planet.” - Vice President Debby Szeredy
August 26, 2024
APWU 27th Biennial Convention ‘Union Proud, Say It Loud!’
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell congratulates the APWU Scholarship winners, details upcoming Secretary-Treasurer’s trainings, and reminds members to vote in the general election on or before November 5.
August 26, 2024
Clerk Division Conference Offers Guidance, Applauds Work of Others
Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks summarizes the Clerk Conference at the APWU Biennial Convention, including delegate-approved changes to the national constitution and bylaws that will directly affect Clerk Division’s r...
August 26, 2024
Historic Meeting Confirms White House Partnership With Union Veterans Council
The APWU’s very own National Veterans, Guard, and Reservist Information Specialist (VGRIS) Robert “Bob” La Foe, represented the APWU veterans’ membership during the AFL-CIO's Union Veterans Council meeting at the White H...
August 26, 2024
Join Our Fight as We Continue to Organize for a Stronger Union
Organization Director Anna Smith highlights the top locals in several categories who increased their membership percentage during the Building Union Power organizing drive.
August 26, 2024
Negotiations Update, Renewed Demand for Better Staffing
Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash shares his encounter with short-staffing at a local post office. Read his experience and learn more about the need for a postal service that works for the people, is properly st...
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 26, 2024
Reflections from the 27th Biennial National Convention
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman shares takeaways from the 27th Biennial National Convention, and more of what’s to come from the Human Relations Department.
August 26, 2024
Sleep and Rest Can Help You Avoid Getting Injured
Lack of sleep can lead to on-the-job injuries. The Industrial Relations Department shares tips to help you achieve a more restful sleep and avoid injury at work:
August 26, 2024
Stroke Prevention: Know the Risk Factors
APWU Health Plan Director Sarah J. Rodriguez shares Stroke Prevention and Risk Factors from the United Healthcare network, including how to spot a stroke using the F.A.S.T. warning signs.
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
The 2024 Elections: It’s Time to Mobilize
Legislative Director Judy Beard urges members to get involved this election season, check their voter registration, and make a plan to vote.
August 26, 2024
The Importance of Labor Unions
Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson highlights the importance of labor unions, and its positive impacts across the workplace for all demographic groups.
August 26, 2024
The State of the APWU Is Energized, Mobilized, Ready to Organize!
President Dimondstein shares an excerpt from his APWU State of the Union Address and urges members to “‘Energize, Organize, Mobilize’ for a better life for all postal workers”.
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 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 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 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”,...