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August 18, 2026
WATCH: Day One of the 28th Biennial Convention
August 17, 2026
Division and Retiree Conferences Open APWU’s 28th Biennial Pre-Convention
August 16, 2026
APWU and USPS Reach New Maintenance Settlements
August 13, 2026
Labor History: Newport News Shipyard Strike
Newport News Shipbuilders Strike July 30, 1999 – Nearly 9,000 shipbuilders represented by United Steelworkers (US) Local 8888 in Newport News, VA, returned to work after ratifying a new 58-month contract, ending their 11...
August 7, 2026
Attend a Pre-Convention Workshop
The Research & Education Department is proud to announce that the APWU is sponsoring its 14th Educational Conference, a National Convention event that provides union members with a wealth of information to take home to t...
August 7, 2026
Democracy in Action: Join APWU Livestream from the Convention Floor
During the livestream, we'll discuss how union democracy strengthens APWU, honor the generations of members whose dedication built the union we have today, and look ahead to the challenges and opportunities facing postal...
August 3, 2026
Collaboration and Focus: Our Priorities
Brothers and sisters, let’s talk about how we get through each day to build something better for tomorrow. We all want the same basic things from our job. We want good days. We want safe days. We want stress-free days. W...
August 3, 2026
Get Your Mammogram Screening
Schedule Your Mammogram Today Thinking about any type of cancer can be unsettling, but the best way to prevent breast cancer is to have regular mammogram screenings every 1 to 2 years starting at age 40. If you’ve never...
August 3, 2026
History of the Eastern Region and the National Convention
Hello, and for those who don’t know me, my name is Vince Tarducci. For my first article for the APWU magazine, I thought I would share some background information about myself. I started my postal career in 1980, working...
August 3, 2026
Maintenance Opportunities: Can Management Reject You for Attendance or Safety?
For many postal employees, a Maintenance Craft position represents an opportunity for better pay, hours, increased job security, and a long-term career path. That is why the process of filling Maintenance vacancies is so...
August 3, 2026
Meeting With Members of Congress this August
Every August, members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate spend most of the month at home in the districts or states they represent. This is because Congress is on recess and not in session, meaning they...
August 3, 2026
MVS Challenges USPS Changes to CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing
Since 1995, the Motor Vehicle Service (MVS) Craft has challenged and bargained with the employer over the drug and alcohol testing processes and procedures pertaining to any MVS employee who is required to maintain a Com...
August 3, 2026
Obtain a Free Copy of Your Credit Report
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires the nationwide credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to provide a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. The report...
August 3, 2026
Organizing Starts with a Conversation
What’s the most effective way to grow our union? We have contractually negotiated union bulletin boards. We have flyers. We connect with our coworkers through emails, texts, and social media. While all these tools help k...
August 3, 2026
Progress at the Table, Strength in Solidarity
As your Support Services Division Director, I am committed to continuing to work across the bargaining table. I want to share updates on several important matters affecting our members. From national-level disputes, ongo...
August 3, 2026
August 3, 2026
What Happened With That Job?
Working at the Postal Service, many employees develop a pattern – report to work five days a week, 40 hours each week, and perform basically the same or similar duties every day. Employees also get used to seeing, for th...
August 3, 2026
Why Rural Postal Services Are a Lifeline
In 2025, as the White House proposed privatizing the USPS, Iowa farmer, Chris Petersen, was alarmed. Living 20 miles from town, the Postal Service is a vital connection for him. “I’m on different pills and we get them in...
July 31, 2026
How We Prepare for Contract Negotiations
The APWU is approximately one year out from the start of contract negotiations for what is commonly known as the “main agreement.” In the Industrial Relations Department, it is never too early to begin preparation for co...
July 31, 2026
Keep Going to Find Your Place in Your Union!
“The Struggle Continues” is a famous quote often cited by legendary former APWU National President Moe Biller. He was not talking about struggling within our own union. The struggle was all of us together, fighting to ma...
July 31, 2026
Trustee Audits and Retaining Financial and Election Records
The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) requires labor organizations to meet basic standards and fiscal responsibility. These requirements pertain to financial reports and elections. Section 206 of the...
July 31, 2026
Vote-by-Mail Is Fundamental to Democracy
I would like to tell a story about my grandfather because it is a story that shaped how I look at voting and what democracy means in our country. My grandfather grew up in Macon, Georgia, during a time when people who lo...
July 30, 2026
Protect Our Public Post Office: Postal Workers Advocate for Financial Reforms, Defend Public Postal Services, Vote-by-Mail in National Day of Action
Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets on July 28 for a National Day of Action to remind the public and elected officials in Congress that the USPS is a public service, not a business, and that it belo...
July 23, 2026
Second Installment of Retirement Incentive Due to Be Paid August 28, 2026
Consistent with the APWU-USPS One-Time Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated Jan. 13, 2025, the second installment of the $15,000 will be paid on August 28, 2026.
July 17, 2026
2026 APWU Scholarship Program Winners Announced!
The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Award for 2026! When the five predecessor craft unions merged to form th...
July 17, 2026
The Official and Final Version of the 2025-2030 Information Technology/Accounting Services Collective Bargaining Agreement Is Now Available Online
July 15, 2026
TAKE ACTION — A National Call to Protect Our Public Postal Service on July 28
For generations, postal workers have bound the country together by providing reliable service to every home and business across the country, supporting local economies, and protecting democracy. But the Postal Service is...
July 10, 2026
Maintenance Management Order on Preventative and Operational Guidelines for Delivery Bar Code Sorter Is a Work in Progress
The Maintenance Management Order (MMO) on Preventive and Operational Maintenance Guidelines for Delivery Bar Code Sorter Phase 2 – 5 using eCBM (MMO-047-26), was issued by the Postal Service on July 7. Because this...
July 10, 2026
Protect Our Public Post Office National Day of Action: Join or Host an Event on July 28
This month marks the 251st anniversary of the USPS, and it remains one of America’s most trusted public institutions. Every day, postal workers make sure that prescription medications, paychecks, ballots, packages, and l...
July 7, 2026
Join President Smith’s APWU Livestream on July 14 to Protect Our Public Post Office!
Join Pres. Smith as he hosts APWU LIVE on July 14 at 7PM ET to learn more about our July 28 National Day of Action and how you can take part in preserving our Public Postal Service.