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September 18, 2015

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San Jose Students Say, ‘Give America Good Postal Service!’

Lowell Elementary School students in San Jose, CA, got a special treat this week: coloring books filled with fun facts about the Postal Service and ho...

July 1, 2015

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Ralph Nader Dedicates Book to Postal Workers

(This article first appeared in the July-August 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Consumer advocate Ralph Nader’s most recent book h...

June 17, 2015

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Members Only Section to Undergo Maintenance

Due to maintenance work, the Members Only section of www.apwu.org may experience some disruption on beginning on Friday, June 19, at 6:00 p.m. EST and...

June 3, 2015

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Kenny Wilson

Kenneth D. Wilson, former APWU Clerk Craft Director, passed away on June 1. He was 82.

May 5, 2015

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Support the Letter Carriers’ Food Drive on May 9

The American Postal Workers Union endorses the 23rd annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive, taking place Saturd...

May 1, 2015

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Robin Hood Lives!

(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Rep. Keith Ellison introduces the Robin Hood Tax on M...

May 1, 2015

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Virginia Clerk is the Talk of His Town

(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Tucked away in the western corner of Virginia, just a...

May 1, 2015

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In Historic Vote, Greece Elects Pro-Worker Party

(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Greece made history in January when it elected the pr...

May 1, 2015

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Postal Clerk Remembers Bloody Sunday

(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Distribution Clerk George James was just 15 when he t...

April 2, 2015

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Members Only Section to Undergo Maintenance

The Members Only section of www.apwu.org will not be available due to site maintenance from April 9 through April 13.  We regret the inconvenience.

March 19, 2015

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Robin Hood to the Rescue!

  Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) will re-introduce the Robin Hood Tax bill in Congress today.

March 6, 2015

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Marking 50 Years Since Selma

March 7 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the march for civil rights from Selma to Montgomery, AL, which was cut short by police brutality. The mar...

January 22, 2015

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APWU Members Take Part in King Day Activities

APWU member David Yao and NALC retiree Jack Hayes participated in events before a Martin Luther King Jr. Day rally in Seattle on Jan. 19. 

December 22, 2014

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Despite Huge Earnings, Walmart is Notorious for Low Pay

According to the Fortune Global 500 list, based on revenue, Walmart is the world’s biggest company. With more than 2 million workers, it is also the l...

December 13, 2014

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APWU Joins Protests: Justice for All!

  APWU members joined rallies protesting police killings of unarmed black men on Saturday, Dec. 13. Shown here, at the rally in Washington, DC, Presid...

December 3, 2014

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APWU Members Join Black Friday Protests

On Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, thousands of Walmart employees across the nation protested low wages, inadequate working conditions, and illeg...

November 25, 2014

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Young People Love the Postal Service Best

Few postal workers were surprised by a recent Gallup Poll that found that Americans rate the Postal Service highest among 13 government agencies – aft...

November 5, 2014

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In Memory

We regret to inform you that Greg See, Assistant Director of the Maintenance Division, passed away on Nov. 4. He was a member of the Mansfield (OH) Ar...

May 29, 2014

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How Do You Spell ‘Smart Kid?’

Congratulations to USPS Ft. Myers P&DC Clerk Craft employee and APWU Member Dan Williamson and his wife Kara! Their son Jacob is one of 12 finalists i...

May 1, 2014

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Understanding the Media

A January editorial in the “Colorado Springs Gazette” about the union’s campaign against the USPS deal with Staples begins with this: “Lingering on li...

April 22, 2014

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Monday, April 28, Is Workers Memorial Day

Every year on April 28, the APWU and other unions observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job — and to renew...

March 28, 2014

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Burrus Stops By

Former APWU President William Burrus stopped by the union office on March 27 and visited with resident officers and senior staff.

March 1, 2014

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Is Postal Banking an Idea Whose Time Has Come?

The USPS Office of Inspector General sparked quite a controversy when it published a white paper in late January that endorsed a concept postal unions...

February 14, 2014

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APWU Celebrates Women’s History Month

The APWU will honor the contributions of American women in shaping our nation in March, during Women’s History Month. APWU members are encouraged to p...