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November 8, 2025
Award on Subcontracting of Associate Office Infrastructure Work
In a recent national award regarding the APWU's challenge to management's subcontracting of Associate Office Infrastructure (AOI) installation and maintenance work.
November 8, 2025
‘Disability’ Applications
It’s unfortunate when anyone has to retire early because of a disability. But many do, and we feel strongly that APWU members eligible for disability benefits should be fully informed about the rules before they file for...
November 8, 2025
Locals Urged to Grieve Violations Associated with e-CBM Program
Maintenance Division officers are encouraging local unions to file grievances protesting contract violations that occur as management implements the electronic Condition Based Maintenance (e-CBM) program in their facilit...
November 8, 2025
e-Team Report, Jan. 20, 2012
Senator Labels Financial Condition of Postal Service as “Dire” Rights of Postal Workers on Their Own Time Justice Department – Recess Appointments to NLRB Deemed Legal The Future of Healthcare and the 2012 Election
November 8, 2025
Union: It’s Who We Are
During this year’s organizing campaign we will remind each other of a basic truth: We are the union. For everyone’s benefit we have joined together to fight injustice in the workplace and to bargain for better working co...
November 8, 2025
Dues Rebate Checks to Locals and State Organizations
Each APWU local and state organizations receives its share of union dues from the national union every two weeks, along with a Dues Check-Off (DCO) list showing its members.
November 8, 2025
Dispute Over USPS Two-Tour Initiative Appealed to Arbitration
The union's national-level dispute over the Postal Service's unilateral implementation of a nation-wide two-tour initiative, which is intended to eliminate or greatly reduce existing day shift Tour 2 assignments, has bee...
November 8, 2025
Postal Nurses Merge With APWU
In an overwhelming vote of 51 to 9, on Aug. 17 the National Postal Professional Nurses (NPPN) voted to merge with the American Postal Workers Union.
November 8, 2025
e-Team Report, June 26, 2011
The American Postal Workers Union is working fervently to make certain that the Postal Service’s decision to suspend employer contributions to FERS does not negatively affect the nation’s postal employees, President Clif...
November 8, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The APWU represents clerk, maintenance, and motor vehicle craft employees at 21 Bulk Mail Centers in metropolitan areas around the country. Listed below are the responses to questions that are often asked by APWU members...
November 8, 2025
Bargaining Rights Make a World of Difference
Over the past several years I have been combing through the union’s archives to compile a record of contractual changes over the past 30 years. While doing this research on collective bargaining achievements since 1980,...
November 8, 2025
Dispute Filed Over Automatic Recertification Requirement for FMLA-Covered Condition
The APWU has filed a national-level dispute over the Postal Service's practice of requiring employees to automatically provide new medical certification (recertification) for a serious health condition with the first abs...
November 8, 2025
e-Team Report, Jan. 19, 2013
The Approaching Postal Cliff Ed Schultz and Rep. Gerry Connolly Shine a Spotlight on the Postal War on Workers PRC Cautions Against Board of Governors Accelerated Plans Presidential Inauguration and MLK Day of Service
November 8, 2025
Welcome Home Hero
This event, hosted by the Veterans’ Administration, introduces recently discharged troops to available VA benefits, health services and employment counseling. In addition to informational services, refreshments, and ente...
November 8, 2025
Testing Your Home for Lead
Many houses and apartments built before 1978 contain high levels of lead, which can pose serious health hazards. The lead typically comes from the paint used in these dwellings. Federal law requires landlords and sellers...
November 8, 2025
Dispute: New PSE Position Descriptions
This dispute involves the issuance of management instructions regarding the use of new, rather than existing, Standard Position Descriptions when hiring PSEs.
November 8, 2025
APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the Craig Melvin Show
President of the American Postal Workers Union, Mark Dimondstein, discusses Stop Staples and his opposition in the Postal Service pilot program to reform and downsize.
November 8, 2025
What We Decide Matters
The upcoming APWU convention in Chicago will be an exciting opportunity to engage in hands-on democracy. Elected delegates from every local and state organization will gather together to make important decisions about t...
November 8, 2025
The Senior Vote Matters
Sometimes our readers don’t want to learn the truth about a candidate. Some members ask why we write about politics, but sharing information with APWU retirees is part of my responsibility as your director. The quality o...
November 8, 2025
Arbitrator Rules Union Leave Does Not Count Toward FMLA Eligibility
An employee's time on LWOP for union business does not count toward the 1,250 hours of service required for eligibility under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), according to this national-level award by Arbitrator...
November 8, 2025
‘Lift Gates’ Could Pose Serious Danger
The APWU has received numerous reports of serious problems with the Leyman lift gates on the new 9- and 11-ton postal trucks that have been deployed throughout most of the country. A total of 240 trucks with Leyman rail-...