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January 8, 2024
Vehicle Maintenance Training Update
MVS Director Foster provides an update on the new Vehicle Maintenance Facility Training Center in Norman, OK.
January 8, 2024
Accounting Service Center Labor Management Meetings Summary
The APWU Support Services national leadership and local Information Technology/Accounting Services (IT/AS) leaders participated in two days of Labor-Management meetings with the Postal Service. Read on for a summary of...
January 8, 2024
Greetings, APWU Family
APWU Central Regional Coordinator Amy Puhlaski takes a moment to formally introduce herself and tell the story about how she became involved in the union.
January 8, 2024
New Year, New Elections: Ways to Prepare for the 2024 Elections
The work must start now to ensure that everyone who can vote does, and understands how voting impacts their lives. I’m asking our members to confi rm you are registered to vote in 2024.
January 8, 2024
Our Negotiated Right to Organize is a Union’s Foundation
Our negotiated right to organize is a union’s foundation. It’s a path to success and without it, there is no future. We need to ensure our union uplifts all. Organization Director Anna Smith provides some examples of wha...
January 8, 2024
Forging On in Progress This New Year
As another year rolls over, it’s time to reflect on the achievements of the Human Relations Department in 2023.
January 8, 2024
Building Self-Esteem
Your personality type influences how you act and how you relate to others. To build self-esteem, it would help to know and put into practice your Personal Bill of Rights.
January 8, 2024
Watching Your Wallet in 2024
Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor shares a comprehensive list of services provided by the Consumer Finance Protection Board (CFPB) aimed to protect retirees and seniors.
January 8, 2024
Overcome Stigma: Learn More About Mental Health and Why Your Well-being is Important
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. And they’re both equally important to your overall health and wellness. Yet, stigma – or negative beliefs and attitudes – continues to keep many people wit...
December 12, 2023
Giving Back to Our Communities: Join the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign
As many of us think about charitable giving during the holiday season, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is in full swing! The CFC is an annual charity drive that brings together federal employees, retirees, and govern...
November 17, 2023
Next union negotiated raises will be in paychecks dated December 8, 2023
APWU-represented career postal employees will receive a union-won general wage increase (GWI) equal to 1.3 percent of base pay, effective Nov. 18. Non-career APWU-represented employees will receive an additional 1 percen...
November 17, 2023
Update on Management’s Network Modernization Plans: APWU Takes a Series of Actions
While still in its early stages, postal management is aggressively proceeding with their “network modernization” plans.
November 16, 2023
2024 Leave Calendar and Leave Chart Available
The 2024 APWU Leave Calendar and Leave Chart are now available on the APWU website under Frequently Requested Resources.
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 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
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
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
Workers on the Move!
While corporate profits and income inequality soar and galloping inflation makes life harder, more and more workers are “standing up and fighting back” with an encouraging new militancy.
November 15, 2023
Assistance for Family Caregivers of Veterans
Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson shares eligibility requirements for those interested in the U.S. Department of Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.
November 15, 2023
The Human Relations Department’s Year in Review
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman provides a summary of accomplishments and priorities for the APWU Human Relations Department over the past year.
November 15, 2023
APWU Retirees Still Fighting for Justice
Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor provides updates on the 2024 COLA for retirees, and summarizes the Retirees Conference that took place at the APWU All-Craft.
November 15, 2023
Open Season is Here and it’s Time to Learn About the APWU Health Plan!
During Open Season (Nov. 13 - Dec. 11), your local Health Plan Representatives (HPRs) will be talking to you about the benefits of joining or remaining with the APWU Health Plan.
November 15, 2023
Successful Maintenance Craft Conference in 2023
Maintenance Director Idowu Balogun provides a summary of the Maintenance Conference at the APWU All-Craft Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
November 15, 2023
All Craft Conference Report – MVS 2023
MVS Director Michael Foster addresses the resolved issues at the MVS General Session at the APWU All-Craft, including the Postal Vehicle Operator Pilot and Level 8 Pay Anomaly.
November 15, 2023
Support Services All-Craft Training
The Support Services Division provided three days of informative and productive training at the APWU 2023 All-Craft Conference.
November 15, 2023
The USPS 10-Year Plan: Impact on APWU Members and Collaborative Solutions
Southern Region Coordinator Yared Wonde explains APWU’s approach to the USPS’s 10 Year Plan and its impact on postal workers.
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.