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April 30, 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...
April 30, 2026
Avoid the Crisis of Foreclosure
Millions of American homeowners are facing financial difficulties because of the way their mortgages are structured. Some borrowers did not understand the risks of a mortgage tied to fluctuating interest rates. Others bo...
April 30, 2026
Building a Better Department
Retirees are an invaluable asset to the American Postal Workers Union.
April 30, 2026
Building a Successful Coalition
A coalition is an alliance of individuals or groups that join forces for a common purpose. Forming a coalition allows participants to combine their resources and become more powerful than if the individuals or groups act...
April 30, 2026
Building Self-Esteem
Of all the judgment calls we make, none are as important as the ones we make about ourselves. Low self-esteem can lead to a wide range of personal problems, often masking what is truly wrong, and resulting in underachiev...
April 30, 2026
Cancer Research Project Deserves Union Support
We’ve all been touched by breast cancer. Whether we’ve personally experienced the disease or have a relative, friend, or co-worker who has had to deal with the challenge head on — we know the devastating effects of breas...
April 30, 2026
Cataracts: Who’s at Risk?
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear crystalline lens inside the eye. Cataracts are usually associated with aging, but may also be a consequence of a disease such as diabetes, a side effect of medication, or th...
April 30, 2026
Cataracts: Who’s at Risk?
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear crystalline lens inside the eye. Cataracts are usually associated with aging, but may also be a consequence of a disease such as diabetes, a side effect of medication, or th...
April 30, 2026
Celebrate Women’s History Month
In 1908, labor unions and women's groups all over the world joined forces to recognize the accomplishments of the women who fought to end child labor and in support of the right of women to vote. International Women's Da...
April 30, 2026
Choosing a Childcard Provider
All parents, at one time or another, need to find someone to help with childcare. Good childcare arrangements can improve the quality of daily life for children and parents.
April 30, 2026
Conflict Resolution
Conflict is a serious disagreement of opinion with another person or an argumentative incompatibility of opinions and principles.
April 30, 2026
Conflict Resolution
Conflict is a serious disagreement of opinion with another person or an argumentative incompatibility of opinions and principles.
April 30, 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...
April 30, 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...
April 30, 2026
Dealing With Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is on the rise in the United States. In all cultures the perpetrators of domestic violence are usually men and the victims are almost always women.
April 30, 2026
Dealing With Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is on the rise in the United States. In all cultures the perpetrators of domestic violence are usually men and the victims are almost always women.
April 30, 2026
Dealing With Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is on the rise in the United States. In all cultures the perpetrators of domestic violence are usually men and the victims are almost always women.
April 30, 2026
Dealing With Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is on the rise in the United States. In all cultures the perpetrators of domestic violence are usually men and the victims are almost always women.
April 30, 2026
Departmental Commitment
A new year is a good time to reflect on special people whose paths have crossed our lives during the past year, such as family members, co-workers, neighbors or other members of the community, or even former schoolmates....
April 30, 2026
Developing Union Leaders
In Detroit this summer, the union, in partnership with Wayne State University, offered a week of “Leadership Training for APWU Presidents.”
April 30, 2026
Do You Suffer From Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is briefly interrupted during sleep. Breathing pauses can last between 10 to 20 seconds and can occur frequently during the night. Chronic sleep deprivation...
April 30, 2026
Earn a Business Degree Online
Union members who are interested in starting a business, improving the performance of an existing business, or who are simply interested in acquiring business knowledge can do so by earning an online Bachelor of Arts Deg...
April 30, 2026
Earn a Business Degree Online
Union members who are interested in starting a business, improving the performance of an existing business, or who are simply interested in acquiring business knowledge can do so by earning an online Bachelor of Arts Deg...
April 30, 2026
Effective Time-Management
The first step in managing your time effectively is to identify your goals and priorities. You must decide what you want out of life, and what you must do to get what you want.
April 30, 2026
Efforts to Reduce Ergonomic Injuries Show Positive Results
Postal Service employees are experiencing fewer ergonomic injuries since the formation of an OSHA-organized labor/management partnership in 2003.
April 30, 2026
End Unwanted Telemarketing Calls
Have you ever sat down to a peaceful dinner only to be interrupted by a call from a telemarketer? If so, you’re not alone. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) created the National Do- Not-Call Registry in June 20...
April 30, 2026
End Unwanted Telemarketing Calls
Have you ever sat down to a peaceful dinner only to be interrupted by a call from a telemarketer? If so, you’re not alone. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) created the National Do- Not-Call Registry in June 20...
April 30, 2026
Ensuring Financial Stability
A sufficient amount of money in savings accounts can protect you from unexpected financial hardships, such as those associated with illness or divorce. Financial advisors recommend that everyone have at least three month...
April 30, 2026
Expectations Filled With Hope
While we shared memorable moments at events with friends and family in 2008, almost all of us will look back at 2008 as a year when we survived numerous personal challenges — not only those that come with aging, but peri...
April 30, 2026
Fewer Union Members Means Lower Pay for All
In the decades after World War II, the labor movement greatly improved pay, benefits and working conditions not just for unionized workplaces, but for the nation’s entire workforce. The better pay and benefits that union...