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April 3, 2026
e-Team Report, June 7, 2013
Grassroots Community Support Needed for Postal Reform Some in Congress Make Headlines Instead of Solutions OIG Survey Finds Internet-Connected Americans Support USPS Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) Remembered Obama Nominat...
April 3, 2026
Gratitude Dinners
Gratitude Dinners provide a much needed, much deserved night out for severely injured troops recovering at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, National Naval Medical Center, the Fisher House, and the Mologne House. The...
April 3, 2026
Protecting Retirees from Inflation
With the cost of food, gas, and medical care on the rise, some elected officials recognize the toll inflation takes on many retired Americans. On Jan. 26, legislation was introduced in Congress that would provide assista...
April 3, 2026
Dispute Over Reassignment of Non-Bargaining-Unit Employees To Bargaining-Unit Positions Appealed to Arbitration
The Union has appealed to arbitration a dispute over whether the Postal Service violates the collective bargaining agreement when it reassigns non-bargaining-unit employees to bargaining-unit positions in an installation...
April 3, 2026
“Dang Union, I’m Getting Out!”
(This article appears in the November-December 2013 edition of The American Postal Worker.) “Dang union, I’m getting out!” This phrase, unfortunately uttered far too often, reflects how little success union officers have...
April 3, 2026
The Ripple Effect of Clerk Craft Upgrades
April 3, 2026
Operation Valentine
Being confined to a hospital or residing at one of the military housing facilities without the ability to drive makes it difficult to shop for a sweetheart or child’s valentine. Armed with stuffed toys from Operation Ted...
April 3, 2026
“It’s the De-Fault of the Republicans”
Rep. Barney Frank hit the nail on the head when he railed on the House floor on Aug. 2 against Republicans who left Washington for a five-week summer recess before completing the people’s business. Rep. Frank (D-MA) poin...
April 3, 2026
Conditions Under Which Grievances are Held in Abeyance Pending a National Dispute
This settlement clarifies the procedures to be followed when one or the other party at the national level determines that a regional grievance is the same as, or similar to, a pending national dispute.
April 3, 2026
Are You at Risk for Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, the hormone needed to convert sugar, starches, and other food into the basic fuel for the cells in the body. The cause of diabetes is unkn...
April 3, 2026
e-Team Report, Aug. 6, 2012
60 House Bills to Name Post Offices, Zero to Fix Mail Service House Passes Bill to Fire Tax-Delinquent Federal, Postal Workers Romney’s Tax Plan for Working Families: Pay Up Gotta Vote
April 3, 2026
USPS Finally Gets It: We Care About Safety
It appears the USPS has finally figured out that our members and representatives take safety seriously. At a recent Eastern Area Labor/Management meeting, the area safety manager announced that the USPS was embarking on...
April 3, 2026
Award on Article 19 Appeal of Maintenance Management Order (MMO) 028-97
In a recent national award regarding APWU's Article 19 appeal of MMO-028-97, Arbitrator Das ruled that "[t]he union's appeal of MMO-028-97 on the grounds that it is not fair, reasonable, and equitable for purposes of Art...
April 3, 2026
Training Programs for 2007
To help APWU activists enhance their skills, the Research and Education Department will be providing several training programs in 2007.
April 3, 2026
2013 BMC Conference
The 2013 Bulk Mail Center (BMC) Conference convened at 9 a.m. Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, NV. The conference was chaired by I. Balogun and co-hosted by Ken France, President of Kansas Kaw Valley BMC Local. There was a total of...
April 3, 2026
April 3, 2026
Meet Support Services
My name is Steve Brooks and I am the new director of the Support Services Division of the APWU.
April 3, 2026
Employee I.D. Numbers, Not Social Security Numbers, Should be Used on Drug-and-Alcohol Testing Forms
Employee Identification Numbers (EINs) — not Social Security numbers — should be used on postal forms whenever possible, in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding on the Removal of Social Security Number Reference...
April 3, 2026
PVS Pilot Program to Amend Work Rules at Selected Sites
The USPS and the APWU signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Jan. 15, 2009, creating a pilot program that will amend work rules governing Postal Vehicle Service drivers.
April 3, 2026
Two Wins, One Loss In Private-Sector Campaigns
APWU members ratified a “first contract” in late May for approximately 120 workers at the Cincinnati Mail Transportation Equipment Service Center. The workers at the private-sector MTESC operation are getting their first...
April 3, 2026
Avian (Bird) Flu Safety and Health Information
The Postal Service has issued an updated "Safety Talk" covering the mailing of birds and avian flu. In addition, the following information is provided to give you further information and to address concerns regarding pro...
April 3, 2026
Members Input on Bargaining Is Welcome
With negotiations for a new contract set to begin in August (90 days prior to the Nov. 20 expiration of the current contract), the Industrial Relations Department is busy preparing for bargaining. As part of our preparat...
April 3, 2026
Dispute Over Priority Scheduling for Overtime Is Appealed to Arbitration
The APWU has appealed to arbitration a dispute over whether it is a violation of Article 8, Section 5.H, of the National Agreement when the Postal Service does not schedule full-time employees on the Overtime Desired Lis...
April 3, 2026
e-Team Report, June 21, 2013
Biased Report Calls for USPS Privatization Customers Notice Delays in Mail Delivery as P&DCs Close Time to Capture Lost Opportunities Capitol Hill Post Offices Are Slated for Closure, Rep. Issa Praises Announcement The P...
April 3, 2026
Appreciation Barbeques
The APWU Troop Appreciation Barbeque has become an annual tradition at the Mologne House. APWU members staff a "moon bounce" and operate carnival games for children who are visiting family members at the rehabilitation f...
April 3, 2026
National Reassessment Processes
There are two USPS National Reassessment Processes (NRPs), each with a unique set of guidelines. It’s helpful to understand the differences.
April 3, 2026
Dispute Over Reassignment of APWU Bargaining-Unit Employees to Other Craft’s Vacant Assignments
The APWU initiated a dispute over whether there is a disagreement between the parties regarding Article 12.5.C.5.a(4) or similar provisions of the National Agreement, and applicable provisions of handbooks and manuals, c...
April 3, 2026
The APWU: Still Fighting for You!
April 3, 2026
Supreme Court Sides with One Percent in Home Health Care Case
On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision that makes it harder for home care workers to deliver quality care for their clients. The case, Harris v. Quinn, involves home health care workers in Illinois who are pa...
April 3, 2026
Operation Teddy Care
There is probably nothing harder for a small child than being separated from a parent or someone they care about, and there is nothing as comforting as a soft, cuddly teddy bear. Children of U.S. troops make a significan...