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August 23, 2023
Statement by APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the Ratification of the Teamsters New Contract with United Parcel Service (UPS)
On behalf of our 200,000 members, I salute and congratulate the 340,000 Teamsters who work for UPS on the ratification of their solid new union contract, which delivers much-needed gains for these workers within the same...
August 22, 2023
Retirees Online Applications for Holiday Temp Jobs Due Sept. 4, 2023
Time is running short for APWU retirees who are interested in temporary work as Annuitant Holiday Clerk Assistant (HCA) and Annuitant Holiday Transportation Assistant (HCA).
August 18, 2023
Postal Support Employees now eligible for dental and vision benefits (FEDVIP)
There’s some exciting news for PSEs. Postal Support Employees are now eligible for the Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). The program includes comprehensive dental and vision benefits for empl...
August 14, 2023
National Award Issued in Favor of APWU Motor Vehicle Service Craft
On August 1, 2023, Arbitrator Daniel F. Brent transmitted a National Award dated July 21, 2023, to the parties in the Motor Vehicle Craft Jobs MOU case, Case No. Q10C-4Q-C 4256800, finding that the Postal Service violate...
August 14, 2023
2023 APWU Scholarship Winners
The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C.Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Award for 2023.
August 11, 2023
10 Roads Express Drivers Vote “Union Yes” in Brandywine, MD
Workers from 10 Roads Express in Brandywine, MD are celebrating a win after voting 27 - 3 in favor of joining the American Postal Workers Union.
August 10, 2023
Fourth COLA announced
In accordance with the 2021-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), career employees represented by the APWU will receive ...
August 10, 2023
Ohio Ballot Measure, State Issue 1, is Rejected!
On August 9, the people of Ohio soundly rejected an amendment to the state constitution that would have upended 110 years of majority rule. If Issue 1 had received a simple majority of votes (50 percent+1 vote), it would...
August 3, 2023
Telework Agreements Extended For Remainder of 2021-2024 CBA
On July 27, 2023, the parties agreed to extend the two MOUs that relate to clerks in Enterprise Customer Care Centers (ECCCs), Customer Retention Teams (CRTs), and Mailing Solutions Service Center (MSSC).
August 2, 2023
Veterans’ Deadline for Backdated PACT Act Toxic Exposure Claims is Aug. 9, 2023
In August 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the bipartisan Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. The Act expanded VA health care and benefits coverage to the many veterans who were exposed to toxic...
July 24, 2023
Our Labor History: War on the Waterfront; Save the Post Office National Day of Action; Newport News Shipyard Strike
For the July-August 2023 issue of the American Postal Worker, we take a look back on labor history during the War on the Waterfront, the Save the Post Office Day of Action, and the Newport News Shipyard Strike,
July 21, 2023
Human Relations Educational Assembly Educates, Engages, and Empowers
The Human Relations Department held its Educational Assembly in Baltimore, MD, June 13-15, meeting in person for the first time since 2017. Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman opened the conference with greetings and...
July 21, 2023
The Social Security Fairness Act
APWU members are continuing to advocate for the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82 and S. 597.
July 19, 2023
LiteBlue Net-to-Bank, Direct Deposit Restored
Late last week the Postal Service shared with the APWU that LiteBlue was experiencing issues and that direct deposit and net to bank functionalities had been deactivated once again. The APWU was notified that these funct...
July 18, 2023
Grievance Time Limit Deadlines Extended for 2023 All Craft Conference
In preparation for the 2023 All-Craft Conference, the APWU had requested an extension for all grievance time limit deadlines for all levels. In response, on July 11, the Postal Service issued a moratorium on "all grievan...
July 18, 2023
Implementation Agreement Reached for Clerk Craft Jobs MOU Remedy
The Clerk Craft and the Postal Service have agreed to an implementation process in order to comply with the national-level award by Arbitrator Stephen Goldberg in Case #Q10C-4Q-C-15174956. The Goldberg award centered aro...
July 18, 2023
What is Supposed to Happen When Workplace Harassment is Reported?
With the many legitimate complaints against Postal Service management’s inappropriate treatment of employees and unacceptable behaviors, there is a process in place that all our APWU sisters and brothers need to familiar...
July 18, 2023
Our Current Fights and Ways to Stay Engaged
As we head into the August recess on Capitol Hill, we should reflect on the progress we have made on advancing our legislative priorities this Congress. We are currently working to gain congressional support to bring fai...
July 18, 2023
Activate, Participate, and Engage
Greetings Brothers and Sisters, I hope you and your families are well and enjoying a safe summer. The union is up against some of the most challenging times we have seen in years. This is a call to action for all members...
July 18, 2023
APWU Health Plan Team Volunteers for Sick Children
I would like to commend the APWU Health Plan team for their outstanding volunteer work at the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore, MD. On May 27, the volunteers spent the day baking for families who are staying at the hou...
July 18, 2023
Still Marching and Fighting for Jobs, Justice and Freedom
This summer marks several anniversaries for APWU retirees as union and community activists. The U. S. Postal System was created on July 26, 1775. In August 1935, Social Security was created, then in July 1965 Medicare be...
July 18, 2023
IT/AS Telework Continues, Remote Work Begins
The union has reached an agreement with management on three MOUs regarding work from home. We have agreed to extend the Accounting Service Center and Information Technology Telework MOUs. We have also reached an agreemen...
July 18, 2023
The Work of the Human Relations Department
The work and goals of the Human Relations Department embody the principles of our APWU Constitution: “We believe all members of labor have the right to economic, political and social justice.” Through our programs, we st...
July 18, 2023
Major Mail Processing Equipment Relocations Nationwide
On May 9, 2023, the APWU was notified that the Postal Service intends to develop teams of volunteer maintenance craft employees to perform the removals and/or relocations of mail processing equipment, in conjunction with...
July 18, 2023
MVS Issues Resolved and Initiated
Director Foster details MVS issues related to clearing house consent forms, driving safety, PSEs and medical releases.
July 18, 2023
Just What is APWU POWER?
The American Postal Workers Union Post Office Women for Equal Rights (APWU POWER), the women’s committee within the APWU, was founded in St. Louis, MO on April 28, 1979 and was incorporated into the APWU’s National Const...
July 18, 2023
Arbitration Award on Clerk Craft Jobs MOU Results in $67 Million Back Pay to APWU-Represented Employees
The Clerk Craft has finalized an implementation agreement with the Postal Service relating to the nationallevel award from Arbitrator Stephen Goldberg in Case #Q10C-4Q-C-15174956. Goldberg ruled that the Postal Service v...
July 17, 2023
The Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act and Managing Local Funds!
The Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act’s (LMRDA’s) regulations are designed to protect the members and union funds. The financial reports provide transparency regarding the finances of the union; the Internal...
July 17, 2023
Protecting Our Communities Worldwide
The 118th Congress is taking up a “Sense of the House” Resolution (HRes 277) calling on the Postal Service to restore Service Standards to July 1, 2012. While a House Resolution is not binding, nor law, the APWU fully su...
July 17, 2023
Work on Our Next Union Contract Begins
While we there are many things changing in our work lives due to the Postmaster General’s 10-year plan, one thing has not changed: The importance of having a collective bargaining agreement (CBA or “contract”). The APWU...