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November 12, 2021
Preventing Identity Theft
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The holiday season is beginning and identity theft...
November 12, 2021
First Steps Taken in Postal Banking Pilots
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) In September, the Postal Service and the APWU anno...
November 12, 2021
20th-Year Remembrance Event for Postal Workers Killed in Anthrax Attack
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On October 21, the United States Postal Service an...
November 12, 2021
APWU Retirees Still Fighting for Justice
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The APWU Retirees Department was saddened by the...
November 12, 2021
USPS 10-Year Plan Service Standard Changes Go into Effect
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The United States Postal Service implemented signi...
November 12, 2021
USPS 10-Year Plan Service Standard Changes Go into Effect
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The United States Postal Service implemented signi...
November 12, 2021
The New Medicare Advantage Plan is a “Home Run!”
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Recently, we spoke with former State of Maryland...
November 12, 2021
Negotiations with the USPS Continue
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The Collective Bargaining Agreement (union contrac...
November 12, 2021
Virtual Union Conferences a Success
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) From September 26 to October 1, APWU members met o...
November 12, 2021
The New Medicare Advantage Plan is a “Home Run!”
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Recently, we spoke with former State of Maryland...
November 8, 2021
President Dimondstein Speaks in Support of Brazilian Postal Workers at UNI Americas Event
On October 25, President Dimondstein spoke at a UNI Americas event in support of Brazilian postal workers and their efforts to keep the country’s post...
November 8, 2021
APWU Joins Rally for Voting Rights Outside White House
On November 3, President Mark Dimondstein, national officers, local leaders, members and staff from the APWU joined the League of Women Voters, People...
November 4, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Standard
In September, President Biden issued a directive to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard...
October 27, 2021
20th-Year Remembrance Event for Postal Workers Killed in Anthrax Attacks
On October 21, the United States Postal Service and the Nation’s Capital Southern MD Area Local (NCSMAL) held a remembrance event for the two postal w...
October 26, 2021
Kenneth Lester Appointed As Maintenance Division NBA
In accordance with Article 21 of the American Postal Workers Union Constitution & Bylaws, Kenneth Lester has been appointed to serve as Maintenance Di...
October 7, 2021
Bulk Mail Tech and Mailing Requirements Clerk MOU Extended Again
The original April 3, 2020 MOU, Re: Bulk Mail Tech and Mailing Requirements Clerk Position Qualification, was extended by the parties on February 9, 2...
October 7, 2021
Additional Extension of April 3, 2020 MOU, Re: Bulk Mail Tech and Mailing Requirements Clerk Position Qualification, Agreed to by APWU & USPS
By agreement between the parties on December 29, 2021, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Re: Bulk Mail Tech and Mailing Requirements Clerk Positi...
October 1, 2021
Latest COVID MOUs and Liberal Leave Policy Extensions until Dec. 31
President Dimondstein signed extensions on the COVID MOUs late last night (September 30), through December 31, 2021. The liberal leave policy has also...
September 30, 2021
Statement on USPS Service Standard Changes
“The people deserve the prompt, reliable and efficient mail service promised under the law,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “Postal workers are...
September 27, 2021
Jason Treier to Serve as Maintenance Division Assistant Director
“Brother Jason is already a member of 2021 National Maintenance Negotiation Team,” Said Director Balogun. “I look forward to working with him at the h...
September 24, 2021
Das Issues Remedy Award on PM End of Day Button Case
On December 8, 2017, Arbitrator Shyam Das found that the Postal Service was in violation of the parties’ Article 1.6.B Global Settlement Remedy Agreem...
September 23, 2021
Nabisco Workers Win Strong New Contract Following Month-Long Strike
On September 15, the Bakers, Confectioners, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) announced a new tentative agreement with Nab...
September 21, 2021
Negotiations Update: APWU and USPS “Stop the Clock” to Continue Bargaining for a New Contract
The collective bargaining agreement (union contract) between the American Postal Workers Union and the United States Postal Service covers the wages,...
September 13, 2021
Research & Education October Zoom Trainings
The Research and Education Department is sponsoring Zoom Trainings for APWU Members in October 2021.
September 10, 2021
Vaccination Mandates by President Biden
Until this emergency rule is developed, the APWU will not know if it applies to Postal Service employees. Once the emergency rule is released it will...
September 3, 2021
Democracy: Of, By and For the People
(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The word democracy comes from Greek and translates...
September 2, 2021
Solidarity and Support to Victims of Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida, a Category 4 hurricane, touched down this past weekend, resulting in intense flooding & damage. On Aug. 30, President Biden approved a...
September 1, 2021
Contract Update: Union & Management “Locking Down” Ahead of September 20 Expiration
Beginning September 7, the National Negotiations Committee (NNC) will lock down with postal management for a week of intense contract negotiations as...
September 1, 2021
Retirees Online Applications for Holiday Temp Jobs Due Sept. 6, 2021
Time is running short for APWU retirees who are interested in temporary work as: Annuitant Holiday Clerk Assistant (HCA) Annuitant Holiday Transportat...
August 27, 2021
September 2 is ‘National Gear Day’!
With our contract expiring September 20, negotiations are in full swing! Show your support for APWU – Our Union, Our Contract, Our Future by wearing y...