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November 8, 2022
MVS Completes Two Key Arbitrations
National arbitration case number Q10V-4Q-C 1425680 was heard on May 23 -24, 2022 before Arbitrator Brent. This dispute goes back to the Nov. 21, 2010...
November 7, 2022
Extended MOU Now Includes Job Audits to Increase Clerk Craft Work
On November 4, 2022, the parties agreed to extend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Re: Bulk Mail Tech and Mailing Requirements Clerk Position Qu...
November 7, 2022
Clerk Division Initiates National Dispute on USPS Failure to Allow/Display Voter Registration Forms in Post Offices
The issues and facts involved in this dispute are as follows: The practice of allowing access to blank voter-registration cards at Unites States Posta...
November 7, 2022
The Importance of Good Oral Hygiene
COVID-19 restrictions are starting to ease up and we can finally get back to our normal routines, and that means getting back to the dentist for your...
November 7, 2022
Looking Ahead: Legislative Activity to Come on Capitol Hill and the Need to Bolster Our COPA Program
As the end of the 117th Congress draws near, it is important to highlight the importance of APWU’s nonpartisan Committee on Political Action (COPA), w...
November 7, 2022
A Fond Farewell From Support Services Division Director Brooks
Support Services Director Steve Brooks is retiring effective Nov. 18, 2022. In his farewell message, he reflects on the many changes that have taken p...
November 7, 2022
Human Relations Rolls Out Regional Resource Assistant Training Program for OWCP
Thanks to you, the membership, for electing me to the position of Human Relations Director. I am honored and humbled by your vote of confidence. I wil...
November 7, 2022
Central Region Update: Article 12, COVID-19 and Safety
Former Central Region Coordinator Sharyn Stone provides a regional update while discussing Article 12, COVID-19 and safety protocols at work.
November 7, 2022
Still Fighting for Justice: Congress is in Session
Retirees and postal workers, we can still do the work to protect our federal pensions, benefits, and the U.S. Postal Service. It is not too late to le...
November 7, 2022
Employee Rights During Interrogation by the OIG/Postal Inspectors
Postal employees are subject to investigation by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and/or U.S. Postal Inspection Service for on and off-duty offen...
November 7, 2022
Field Maintenance Operation Management Restructuring
The Postal Service notified the APWU on June 20, 2022 that they are going to be realigning the Field Maintenance Operation (FMO) reporting structure f...
November 7, 2022
Good Tidings and Union Cheer for “Holiday PSEs”
It’s that time of year again when the USPS increases the hiring of new employees. The Organization Department fields a lot of questions during this ti...
November 7, 2022
Retro Pay and Our Union Contract
Finally! The retroactive payments owed under the 2021-2022 National Agreement (union contract) have been processed. The payment, commonly known as “re...
November 1, 2022
Be There for Your APWU Family
It is the holiday season and our postal workers will be stretched to their limit. Then we add a hostile work environment, long hours, and short staffi...
November 1, 2022
Commercial Crime Policy Bond Coverage
Bond coverage was renewed for three years, effective July 1, 2022. Local and state affiliates should remember that a bond is a guarantee to protect un...
October 28, 2022
APWU-Represented Postal Workers Get Retro-Pay
APWU-represented employees who fall under the 2021-2024 National Agreement received the retro-active payments owed on them in their paychecks dated Oc...
October 28, 2022
Emily Weber Appointed to New NBA Position in Wichita Region
On October 28, 2022, Emily Weber was appointed by Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks to the new post of National Business Agent (NBA), Wichita Region....
October 26, 2022
2022 Convention Transcript Now Available
An official transcript of the proceedings from the APWU’s 26th Biennial National Convention is now available to union members on www.apwu.org. The con...
October 18, 2022
PER DIEM UPDATE – EFFECTIVE DATE NOVEMBER 7, 2022
After meeting with the Postal Service again and scheduling an NCED site visit, we can announce that the implementation date of the per diem MOU is Nov...
October 17, 2022
And the Winners Are…
Three locals and one retiree chapter will be rewarded for generating participation in the recent election of national union officers, Secretary-Treasu...
October 17, 2022
2022 APWU National Officer Election Results Certified
The official results of the APWU Election of National Officers have been tabulated and were certified by the American Arbitration Association on Oct....
October 6, 2022
Mark Dimondstein overwhelmingly reelected APWU President
Entire APWU Solidarity Team prevails
September 30, 2022
Message from APWU President Mark Dimondstein, Executive Vice-President Debby Szeredy and Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell on Hurricane Ian and Fiona.
In the past two weeks, two disastrous hurricanes have caused massive devastation and hardship, including the loss of life. Puerto Rico and the Virgin...
September 22, 2022
FULL Per Diem Target Date is November 1, 2022 for Three Years
As promised, this is an update on the newly negotiated per diem provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Maintenance Division resident offic...
September 19, 2022
Postal Retirees Deserve Better: Urge Congress to Pass H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act
For years, APWU has been fighting to end the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which dramatically reduce the S...
September 16, 2022
“Union Strong, All Day Long!”
I was proud to give the keynote “State of the Union” speech, excerpted below, at the just completed APWU national convention:
September 16, 2022
Agreement Reached on the 2021-2024 Contract Period Workyear Designations List
On September 16, 2022, the APWU and the Postal Service reached agreement on the workyear designations list. Each time a new contract is established, t...
September 16, 2022
APWU Convention Adopts Resolution to Remove Postmaster General DeJoy
The 26th biennial convention of the American Postal Workers Union was held August 15-18, 2022 in National Harbor, MD. The convention, the highest gove...
September 16, 2022
A Welcome Return for the APWU Biennial National Convention
The delegates in attendance at the 26th Biennial Convention showed up and stepped up through the challenges COVID-19 may have presented to ensure the...
September 10, 2022
Second COLA = Record Breaking $1.18/hr
In accordance with the 2021-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (union contract), career employees represented by the APWU will receive a $1.18 per...