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January 8, 2024
2024: A Year of Challenges and Opportunities
With last year in the rearview mirror, the “struggle continues” in 2024. In addition to daily battles to enforce our union contract, President Dimondstein highlights some of our upcoming challenges and opportunities as a...
January 8, 2024
Detroit Amazon Workers Organize for Respect with APWU
Amazon workers in Detroit’s DTW1 plant are working with APWU organizers for a real voice, power, and justice in the workplace. Read their origin story:
January 8, 2024
Looking Back on Labor History: Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike & the Battle of the Bulk
This month in Labor History, we take a look back at the Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike and the Battle of the Bulk.
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
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 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 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
The USPS 10-Year Plan: Impact on APWU Members and Collaborative Solutions
Southern Regional Coordinator Yared Wonde explains APWU’s approach to the USPS’s 10 Year Plan and its impact on postal workers.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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