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September 10, 2018
Join Together THIS Thursday and Participate in National Union Gear Day!
September 20, 2018 marks the expiration of our Collective Bargaining Agreement between the APWU and the USPS. There is much at stake for members of th...
September 10, 2018
Contract Negotiations Hotline Opened
The current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the American Postal Workers Union and the United States Postal Service expires at midnight Septemb...
September 10, 2018
Call 866-412-8061 for Updates
The current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the American Postal Workers Union and the United States Postal Service expires at midnight Septemb...
August 29, 2018
It’s Time to Gear Up!
Danville Local Members Showing They Are #APWUnited! As our struggle for a good contract continues, let’s show management our union strength by rockin...
August 13, 2018
Moratorium on Grievances Agreement Due to Convention in August
The APWU and the Postal Service have agreed to a moratorium on grievances, disciplinary actions and arbitration hearings at the national, regional, st...
August 3, 2018
PSEs for the USPS Health Benefits Plan
On July 30, 2018, the Postal Service notified the APWU that there will be a special enrollment period for PSEs to enroll in the USPS Health Benefits P...
July 26, 2018
New Benefits Secured for Postal Support Employees (PSEs)
In the 2010 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the APWU and the US Postal Service, the parties established a “Workforce Benefits, Employment Oppo...
July 2, 2018
APWU Members are FIRED UP AND READY TO GO!
American Postal Workers Union members from coast-to-coast say why they are FIRED UP AND READY TO GO for the 2018 Contract Negotiations!
July 2, 2018
Appointments in Maintenance Craft
President Dimondstein has announced in accordance with Article 21 of the American Postal Workers Union Constitution & Bylaws, Idowu Balogun has assume...
June 26, 2018
APWU Fired Up, Live and Livestreamed
Members of the American Postal Workers Union got fired up for the opening of collective bargaining with a raucous rally on the evening before negotiat...
June 25, 2018
LIVE: Watch the 2018 Contract Rally
June 22, 2018
ARE YOU FIRED UP AND READY TO GO?
With only a few days before contract negotiations, President Dimondstein has an important message for you!
June 21, 2018
White House Plan to Privatize the Postal Service
The White House proposal on restructuring the federal government released today, “Delivering Government Solutions in the 21st Century,” delivered noth...
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June 21, 2018
Join us Online for the Contract Negotiations Opening Day Kick-Off Rally
APWU invites all members and allies to join us online for the Contract Negotiations Opening Day Kick-Off Rally on June 25 at 7PM EDT. Several labor al...
June 14, 2018
LIVE: Join the Town Hall Call
Click here to join the call today at 2PM and 7PM EDT
June 14, 2018
Show Solidarity on Union Gear Thursday!
Boston Metro Area Local Standing Strong & United on Union Gear Thursday! If your local is FIRED UP AND READY TO GO send union gear and contract action...
June 4, 2018
Tell the PMG!
Have you ever wanted to tell the Postmaster General a thing or two? Now you can. The APWU Contract Campaign is asking members to submit short vide...
May 2, 2018
Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee Convenes
Members of the APWU’s Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee held their first meeting in Washington, DC, on April 24. The committee advises the u...
May 1, 2018
Nation’s Capital Southern Maryland Area Local CAT Commemorates 1970 Postal Strike
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) NCSMAL members (L-R) Julio Mercedes, Derrick Williams...
May 1, 2018
Say ‘No’ to the Latest USPS Survey
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman Are...
May 1, 2018
What Role Do You Play as a Union Member?
Speak to your local leaders or Contract Action Team to join in our Fighting Today for a Better Tomorrow organizing campaign! (This article first appea...
May 1, 2018
There’s More to Being a Member than Just Paying Dues
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Northeast Region Coordinator John Dirzius As I pr...
May 1, 2018
Fighting Back with Street Parties
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Clerk Craft Directors Understaffing is the main re...
April 30, 2018
Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee Convenes
Members of the Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee. L-R: Yared Wonde, Dallas Area Local; Tiffany Foster, New York Metro Area Postal Union; Dal...
April 23, 2018
Update on Contract Negotiation Preparations LIVE NOW!
Click to join our live Tele-Town Hall NOW for updates on negotiation preparations that are under way. (member login required)
April 11, 2018
Members Get Your Gear
Are you Fired Up and Ready to Go for the 2018 Contract Negotiations? Get your gear to show it! Members can now buy t-shirts, stickers, and wristbands...
April 10, 2018
Stand Up for Safe Jobs on Workers Memorial Day
March 27, 2018
Importance of Contract Action Teams
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Clerk Craft Directors Contract negotiations wi...
March 27, 2018
Attend a Pre-Convention Workshop
The Research & Education Department will sponsor the APWU’s 16th Educational Conference, a National Convention event that provides union members with...
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March 22, 2018
Contract Action Team Liaisons Appointed
Front (L-R): Janalee Banks, Wanda Harris, Ahlona Miranda, Angela Ellington Back (L-R): James Donohoe, Arrion Brown, Jennifer Lemke, Larry Guarnero T...