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March 19, 2024
Network Modernization – Local Transportation Optimization
As part of the Postmaster General’s Delivering for America (DFA) "network modernization" plan, the Postal Service is now implementing a new transportation plan, referred to as Local Transportation Optimization (LTO).
March 19, 2024
Pay Your Taxes, not a Big Tech Company
This year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is rolling out a pilot program across 12 states that will allow many working class people to file their taxes quickly and easily online, for free.
March 19, 2024
Shining a Light on Safety for Workers’ Memorial Day
Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash shines a light on safety for Workers’ Memorial Day, and the steps postal workers can take to insure safe conditions in their workplace.
March 19, 2024
Stand Up for Service
We’re currently experiencing the largest changes in the history of postal operations. Many of these changes have failed to demonstrate that they are in the best interests of our customers and are destined to negatively i...
March 19, 2024
Stress Less for a Healthier Heart
Stress happens. You can’t always prevent or avoid it, but you can change how you respond to it. Try these tips. You may feel better—and have a healthier heart, too!
March 19, 2024
Tentative Agreements Reached!
Support Services Director Arrion Brown announces the tentative agreements reached for 10 Roads Express Des Moines/Kansas City drivers, and for the National Postal Professional Nurses (NPPN).
March 19, 2024
The Benefits of “Being Union”
“Being union” is understanding that we, the workers, band together to stand up to our employer and demand safe working conditions, livable wages, and work-hour guarantees. It’s about combining our forces to deal with a q...
March 19, 2024
The Future Is Here
MVS Director Michael Foster provides his initial thoughts of the fully electric Next Generation Delivery Vehicles meant to replace the aging postal fleet.
March 19, 2024
Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Why it is Required!
One of the legal requirements that local and state presidents and treasurers must comply with is obtaining workers’ compensation insurance. Since local and state unions are treated as small businesses under state law, ea...
March 8, 2024
The History of International Working Women’s Day
International Working Women’s Day (IWD) is a day of collective global activism and celebration that belongs to all those committed to progressing women’s equality. Celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and politica...
March 5, 2024
Facts and Arguments Exchanged in Dispatch Coordinator National Dispute
On Monday, March 4, 2024, the Clerk Craft and the Postal Service exchanged 15-day statements in the dispute surrounding the newly created Dispatch Coordinator position.
February 27, 2024
2024 Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee Appointed
With national contract negotiations set to begin on June 25, President Mark Dimondstein has announced the names of the APWU members who will serve on the Rank-and-File Bargaining Advisory Committee.
February 26, 2024
Maintenance Craft In-Service Open Season March 1-31, 2024
Once a year, during the month of March (March 1-31), ALL career employees may request to be tested for Maintenance Craft eligibility ratings and placement on In-Service Registers.
February 23, 2024
APWU Announces Dedication of Headquarters Boardroom to President William H. Burrus
APWU has honored the legacy of former President William H. Burrus by renaming the National Executive Boardroom at APWU Headquarters in his memory.
February 15, 2024
Maintenance Capable and Non-Maintenance Capable Dispute Settled
APWU and USPS management have settled National Dispute USPS NO. Q18T-6Q-C-21160044/APWU No. HQTT20210109
February 13, 2024
Fifth COLA Increase Announced
The fifth COLA increase under the 2021-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement has been announced.
January 30, 2024
The Campaign for Better Staffing, Better Service
Learn all about the Campaign for Better Staffing, Better Service
January 26, 2024
The APWU Kicks Off 2024 Contract Campaign Slogan Competition
With the opening of contract negotiations on June 25 just months away, APWU national officers are calling on actively employed, retiree, and auxiliary APWU members to submit slogan ideas for the 2024 Contract Campaign, w...
January 18, 2024
Clerk Division Memorandums of Understanding Extended for MRCs, BMTs, and EAS
On Jan. 17, 2024, the Clerk Division and the Postal Service agreed to temporarily extend the previous Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) regarding the jobs audit of Mailing Requirements Clerks (MRCs), Bulk Mail Technicia...
January 17, 2024
APWU Celebrates Dedication of the History Center
On the evening of Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, officers, staff, and guests of the APWU gathered for the dedication of the APWU History Center. Built around the theme “The Struggle Continues,” the History Center celebrates the c...
January 16, 2024
More Updates on Management’s “Modernization” Plans
USPS Management's "network modernization" plans may affect postal workers and how we serve the public. The APWU will continue to oppose those parts of the “modernization plan” that disrupt, rather than improve, our missi...
January 8, 2024
2023: A Year Review
Happy New Year! 2023 brought many changes and introduced several pilot programs to the Maintenance Division. Your national Maintenance Division officers met with the Postal Service and tackled these challenges head on, i...
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hands Off Our Veterans’ Healthcare and Disability Benefits
The Veterans’ Benefits Handbook is an extremely important resource that protects veterans from being scammed by erroneous contractors looking to take advantage of veteran benefits. We encourage our veterans to get involv...
January 8, 2024
Happy New Year, Union Family!
2024 will be a year that is both busy and challenging. But the APWU will be standing strong and meeting those challenges head on.