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May 1, 2016
APWU Website ‘De-Links’ Local Websites During Union Election Period
The APWU national election period has begun, and in approximately five months, on Oct. 5, the counting of ballots will begin. Effective May 1, the national APWU website "de-linked" all local and state websites for the du...
May 1, 2016
APWU Website ‘De-Links’ Local Websites During Union Election Period
The APWU national election period has begun, and in approximately five months, on Oct. 5, the counting of ballots will begin. Effective May 1, the national APWU website "de-linked" all local and state websites for the du...
September 1, 2015
The Union Election Process: Nominations
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Nominating candidates for office is a fundamental component of democratically electing union officers, and an impo...
September 1, 2015
The Union Election Process: Nominations
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Nominating candidates for office is a fundamental component of democratically electing union officers, and an impo...
March 10, 2014
Lynn Pallas-Barber Appointed Assistant Clerk Craft Director
The APWU Clerk Division Council approved the appointment of Lynn Pallas-Barber to the position of Assistant Clerk Craft Director “B” at a meeting on March 7. Pallas-Barber fills the vacancy created by the retirement of L...
November 7, 2013
Dimondstein Issues Call For a ‘Grand Alliance’
In an impassioned speech before more than 1,000 union members, the newly-elected president of the American Postal Workers Union, Mark Dimondstein, issued a call for a “grand alliance” to save the USPS as a public postal...
October 22, 2013
And the Winners Are…
Fourteen locals and three retiree chapters will be rewarded for generating high levels of participation in the recent election of national union officers, Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell has announced. The top locals and...
October 17, 2013
APWU Election Results Certified
The official results of the APWU Election of National Officers have been tabulated by the American Arbitration Association and were certified by the APWU Election Committee on Oct. 15.
October 9, 2013
Message from President-Elect Mark Dimondstein
I am deeply honored to be elected by the membership to the office of APWU National President and greatly appreciate the many activists around the country that passionately worked for change and made this victory possible...
October 8, 2013
Dimondstein Wins Presidency
Mark Dimondstein was elected the new president of the American Postal Workers Union in a hotly-contested race that ended Oct. 7.
October 8, 2013
Ballot Count Gets Underway in APWU Election
Beginning at 7 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Oct. 8 ballots will be opened and votes counted in the election of APWU national officers.
October 7, 2013
APWU Election Ballot Count
Members of the APWU Election Committee collected ballots for the 2013 election of national officers from the designated post office box at 2 p.m. on Oct. 7 and transported them to the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Was...
October 3, 2013
Ballots Due Oct. 7 in APWU Officers Election
Time is running short for APWU members to vote in the election of national union officers. Ballots must be returned to and received in the post office box designated on the return envelope by 2 p.m. on Oct. 7. As of Oct...
September 25, 2013
Deadline Nears In APWU Officers’ Election
Time is running out for union members to vote in the APWU National Officers’ election. To be counted, ballots must be returned to and received in the designated post office box by 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7. As of Sept. 2...
September 17, 2013
Ballot Corrections
September 11, 2013
Ballots Mailed in Election of National Union Officers
Ballots for the 2013 Election of APWU National Officers are being mailed Tuesday, Sept. 10, to Friday, Sept. 13. Every member in good standing as of June 15, 2013, will receive a ballot. ALSO: Incentives Offered to Local...
August 12, 2013
Candidates’ Online Statements Updated
July 15, 2013
Candidates’ Online Statements Posted
Statements by candidates for national union office are posted on www.apwu.org, in accordance with Article 11.3.c.2 of the APWU Constitution. To view the statements, click here and follow the log-in instructions for the M...
June 24, 2013
Ballot Placement Set for Election Of APWU National Officers
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell has certified the union members listed below as candidates for national union office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution.
June 17, 2013
Candidates Nominated For APWU Election of National Officers
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell has announced that the following union members have been certified as candidates for election to national office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution and Bylaws.
May 13, 2013
Legislative Director Myke Reid Retires, Gary Kloepfer Takes Legislative Reins
Myke Reid retired effective May 13, ending an illustrious career as the APWU’s Legislative and Political Director
May 1, 2013
APWU Website ‘De-Links’ Local Websites During Union Election Period
April 1, 2013
Union to Keep Unoccupied Officer Positions Vacant
The National Executive Council has taken the first steps toward reducing the number of national union officers by voting to keep vacant four soon-to-be unoccupied positions.
April 4, 2012
National Executive Board Removes Constitution Provision in Conflict with Law
The National Executive Board (NEB) has removed from the APWU Constitution & Bylaws a provision that was in conflict with federal law.
April 13, 2011
Guffey Elected Vice President of AFL-CIO
APWU President Cliff Guffey was unanimously elected as a vice president of the AFL-CIO at a meeting of the organization’s Executive Council on April 13. As a vice president, Guffey will serve on the council.
November 8, 2010
Guffey Pledges to Continue The Fight for Working Families
Speaking at swearing-in ceremonies in Washington, DC, newly elected APWU President Cliff Guffey pledged to continue to fight on behalf of postal workers and their families.
October 28, 2010
And the Winners Are…
President William Burrus has announced the winners of the union’s Voter Participation Contest, which encouraged members to vote in the election of APWU national officers.
October 26, 2010
Installation of National Officers
The deadline for purchasing tickets for the Installation of Officers has been extended to Monday, Nov. 1, 2010.
October 21, 2010
APWU Election Results Certified
Official results for the APWU Election of National Officers have been tabulated by the American Arbitration Association and were certified by the APWU Election Committee on Oct. 20.
October 15, 2010
APWU Election: Ballot Count Underway
Votes in the APWU election of national officers are being tabulated by the American Arbitration Association, under the supervision of the Election Committee, at a Washington DC hotel.