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August 16, 2022

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APWU National Convention: Dimondstein Delivers State of the Union

APWU National Convention: Dimondstein Delivers State of the Union On Monday, APWU President Mark Dimondstein delivered the ‘State of the Union.’ He hi...

August 15, 2022

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APWU National Convention: Division, Retiree Conferences Get to Work

As delegates arrived in Maryland’s National Harbor for the 26th Biennial National Convention, the Clerk, Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Services, and Supp...

August 10, 2022

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Second COLA Increase Announced

In accordance with the 2021-2024 Collective Bar­gaining Agreement, career employees represented by the APWU will receive a $1.18 per hour cost-of-livi...

August 8, 2022

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Statement of APWU President Mark Dimondstein in Response to Recent Remarks by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Future Postal Staffing

In a recent presentation before the neoconservative American Enterprise Institute, Postmaster General (PMG) Louis DeJoy outlined his views of the futu...

August 5, 2022

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After Pressure, Management Sets Retroactive Pay Date!

Last week we announced the APWU was preparing collective actions in response to the unacceptable delay in retroactive payments won in the 2021-2024 Co...

August 4, 2022

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IT/AS 2022-2025 Tentative Contract Agreement Ratification Vote

Due to delays in delivery of the ratification packets we are extending the ratification period. Ballots will now have to be received at the address on...

July 29, 2022

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The Battle for Retroactive Pay is On!

This is an important update on our retroactive pay from the 2021-24 contract and a call to action on securing your hard-earned pay at the earliest pos...

July 28, 2022

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Additional Function 1 Staffing MOU Leads to 2,404 PSE Conversions to Career

The parties agreed on July 27, 2022 to an additional Function 1 Staffing MOU that will convert 2,404 PSEs in 157 Installations to career status. PSEs...

July 28, 2022

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COVID-19 Test Kit Fulfillment Pilot Extended

On July 27, 2022, the APWU and USPS agreed to once again extend the COVID-19 Test Kit Fulfillment Pilot MOU in 23 sites throughout the country. The MO...

July 22, 2022

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Q&A on the new IT/AS Tentative Agreement

The Support Services Division will be holding an IT/AS Q&A session regarding the new Tentative Agreement, which will be held on Tuesday August 2, 2022...

July 21, 2022

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10 Roads Express Workers Vote APWU Union Yes!

Truck drivers for 10 Roads Express in Harrisburg, PA have voted to form a union with the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO. The 100 professional...

July 20, 2022

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2022 APWU Scholarship Winners

The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C.Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Awa...

July 20, 2022

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COLA and You

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Soaring inflation is hurting working people worldwi...

July 13, 2022

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COVID-19 At Home Tests

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  You’ve probably heard of COVID-19 at-home tests bu...

July 13, 2022

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Workers Are Fighting Back

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) There is a union movement that is blazing across th...

July 13, 2022

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Bonding and Tax Issues for Local Unions

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Effective July 1, 2022, local affiliates have a new...

July 13, 2022

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What Is There To Hide?

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) In May 2022, the USPS Atlantic and Southern Area no...

July 13, 2022

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Moral March Unites Labor & Civil Rights Movements

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On June 18th, just before the Juneteenth holiday, T...

July 13, 2022

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Q&A For Clerks on New Collective Bargaining Agreement

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) 1. Question: Does a Postal Support Employee (PSE) h...

July 13, 2022

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National Staffing Advocate Training: DC

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Washington DC: In an effort to continue providing l...

July 13, 2022

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MVS Update

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The Craft had a National Arbitration hearing on May...

July 13, 2022

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Legislative Priorities and the Fight Ahead!

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Service Standards/Appropriations Returning USPS to...

July 13, 2022

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Don’t Stop Building Union Power!

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) As I write this article, we have just hit the targe...

July 12, 2022

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The PSRA and Postal Retirees

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) This time of the year we recognize the anniversary...

July 11, 2022

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2022 National Officer Election Candidates’ Online Statements Posted

Statements by candidates for national union office are posted on the APWU website in accordance with Article 11.3.c.2 of the APWU Constitution. To vie...

July 11, 2022

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Your Rights to a Safe Workplace

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Safety—how often do you think about your safety at...

July 11, 2022

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Mental Health Conditions and the FMLA

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) In May of this year, the Department of Labor update...

July 1, 2022

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WE Did It! Organizing Campaign – a Smashing Success!

Building on our solid new union contract and historic postal legislation, the APWU launched a national organizing drive - “Building Union Power” - wit...

June 27, 2022

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Ballot Placement Set for APWU Election of National Officers

Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell has certified the union members listed below as candidates for national union office by referendum ballotin...

June 25, 2022

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Telework MOUs Agreed to for MRCs, Care Centers

On June 24, 2022, APWU Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks and the Postal Service signed two agreements that will allow Mailing Requirements Clerks (MR...