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November 15, 2023
Bringing Faith and Hope to Our Union
The Young Members Conference, the All-Craft Conference, and Auxiliary and Retirees Conference brought faith and hope to our union!
November 15, 2023
Fulfilling a Treasurer’s Responsibilities
There are several important responsibilities that local and state treasurers will need to familiarize themselves with and fulfill. Whether you are newly elected, appointed, or have maintained the treasurer’s position for...
November 15, 2023
The Clerk Division 2023 All-Craft Conference
Lamont Brooks, Clerk Craft Director, summarizes the Clerk General Session and Workshops that took place at the APWU All-Craft Conference.
November 15, 2023
The More Involved We Are, the More We Achieve
APWU membership is so much more than just signing an application to join. It’s about all of us having a collective voice. Union membership is about empowering ourselves to stand up for our rights, improving our working c...
November 15, 2023
Building Grassroots Strength: Fourth Biennial Legislative Conference Convenes
Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard summarizes the Building Grassroots Strength Legisaltive Conference prior to the APWU All-Craft Conference.
November 15, 2023
Updates on National Disputes, Penalty Exclusion Period, and a Holiday Greeting
Industrial Relations DIrector Charlie Cash updates members on some pending national disputes, penalty exclusion period, and brings greetings for the holidays.
November 11, 2023
Reflecting on the Importance of Veterans Day
Every year on November 11, Americans can reflect on the importance of Veterans Day, which is to honor and celebrate veterans for the sacrifices they have made serving for the common good.
November 8, 2023
Statement from APWU General Officers on the Conflict in Israel and Palestine
The American Postal Workers Union is shocked and saddened by the tragic and ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine.
November 6, 2023
2024 Health Benefits Open Season is November 13 – December 11
All eligible postal workers, federal employees, and retirees can enroll. Choose between two smart medical plans that feature a nationwide UnitedHealthcare network of 1.7+ million providers; 7,000 hospitals and care facil...
October 31, 2023
The APWU is a Solidarity Union
The APWU is a “Solidarity” union. That means we step up and support our union family when they’re striking to win better contracts, fighting for healthy and safe workplaces, or taking action to ensure workers can enjoy a...
October 20, 2023
Federal Retirement Fairness Act Reintroduced
The Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 5995) was reintroduced on October 19 by Representatives Derek Kilmer (D-WA-06), Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), and David Valadao (R-CA-22).
October 19, 2023
Briscoe Elected as Postal Press Association (PPA) President
Dena Briscoe, editor of the Nation's Capital Southern Maryland Area Local Dispatch and president of the Nation’s Capital Southern Maryland Area Local, is the newly elected president of the APWU National Postal Press Asso...
October 18, 2023
10 Roads Express Workers Say “APWU YES!” Again, and Again
Workers from 10 Roads Express in Capitol Heights, MD voted 14-4 to join APWU in the 6th successful union campaign in 2023.
October 16, 2023
Postal Management Announces Targeted & Limited Voluntary Early Retirement in Newark, NJ
With No Advance Notification nor Negotiations with the APWU: Postal Management Announces Targeted & Limited Voluntary Early Retirement in Newark, NJ
October 7, 2023
The Clerk Division General Session Closed Out the 2023 All-Craft Conference
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, the Clerk Division General Session closed out the APWU 2023 All-Craft Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
October 6, 2023
General Session Begins for Motor Vehicle Service Division
On Tuesday, the Motor Vehicle Service Division held its general session. Directors, officers, and members from across the country gathered to vigorously debate and disseminate information learned to better represent and...
October 6, 2023
APWU Members Re-Commit to Fighting for Climate Justice
On Tuesday evening, APWU members came together to discuss how postal workers can be active in the struggle for climate justice.
October 4, 2023
APWU Human Relations Department Hosts Veterans Affairs Conference
On Tuesday, October 3, Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman hosted the 2023 Veterans Affairs Conference. On Tuesday, October 3, Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman hosted the 2023 Veterans Affairs Conference.
October 4, 2023
Maintenance Division General Session Kicks Off 2023 All-Craft Conference
On Monday, Oct. 2, the All-Craft Conference began. Maintenance Division General Session Kicks Off 2023 All-Craft Conference
October 3, 2023
APWU Legislative and Political Conference Makes Plans for Building Grassroots Strength
The Legislative and Political Conference took place on Sunday, October 1. It was a day full of educational workshops, regional breakouts, and culminated with a general session and panel.
October 2, 2023
APWU Young Members Begin Inaugural Conference
Sept. 29, 2023 marked the beginning of the inaugural APWU Young Members Conference. It was the first conference organized and directed by the Young Members Committee (YMC), which APWU members established in 2016.
October 1, 2023
Secretary Treasurers Training Opens Ahead of 2023 All-Craft Conference
On Friday, Sept. 29 Secretary Treasurers from across the country convened at the Horseshow Hotel in Las Vegas, NV to kick off day one of Secretary Treasures Training before the 2023 All-Craft Conference.
September 20, 2023
APWU officers, retirees rally for the Social Security Fairness Act in the Nation’s Capital
On Sept.13, 2023, APWU national officers, members, and retirees attended a rally during the National WEP/GPO Repeal Task Force Advocacy Summit on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The rally was held in support of the Socia...
September 20, 2023
APWU Members Paint a Stark Picture of Toxic Workplaces
An APWU workplace survey of more than ten thousand APWU members has painted a stark picture of hostile work environments, low morale, and understaffing, overseen by poorly trained, ineffective, and disrespectful managers...
September 19, 2023
APWU Scholarships
The 2023 scholarship committee met and reviewed all applications received by the May 31 deadline. The committee verifies the criteria and documents outlined in the application, with primary emphasis on the knowledge and...
September 19, 2023
Save Our Post Offices and Branches
Be on the lookout for Suspensions and Discontinuance of Post Offices. If you are the employee being affected or are a customer and hear or read about a post office possibly being suspended or discontinued/closed, contact...
September 19, 2023
The APWU is Launching an Important New Campaign and Every Member Can Help
Mail is changing. Every postal worker knows it. There are ever fewer letters and flats, and increasingly more packages. First-class mail, the main historic driver of postal revenues, has been significantly reduced with t...
September 18, 2023
APWU Leadership Institute Comes to Life!
“After five years of planning, interrupted by the pandemic, we are excited to announce the formation of the National APWU Leadership Institute,” shared APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “The national APWU recognizes our r...
September 18, 2023
APWU Health Plan Chief Operating Manager Has Retired
Carroll “Rocky” Midgett, Chief Operating Manager of the APWU Health Plan, will retire after almost 42 years of service. Randy Griffin has been appointed the new Chief Operating Manager. Mr. Griffin will assume the role o...
September 18, 2023
Promoting Unity Within, and Among, our APWU Family
The Human Relations Department strives to demonstrate that a progressive union goes beyond the necessary and important responsibilities of negotiating and enforcing our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). I am pleased...