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October 15, 2010
Guffey Elected President, Bell Wins as VP
In balloting that ended Oct. 14, Cliff Guffey was elected the new president of the American Postal Workers Union, receiving 69 percent of the votes in a three-way race. ALSO: Installation of National Officers
October 14, 2010
APWU Election Ballot Count
The APWU Election Committee collected ballots for the 2010 National Officers Election from the designated post office box at 2 p.m. on Oct. 14 and transported them to the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Washington, DC,...
October 12, 2010
APWU Officers Election: Ballots Due Oct. 14
With just two days remaining before the APWU election of national officers ends, members are reminded to cast their ballots to determine who will lead the union for the next three years.
October 6, 2010
Deadline to Request Replacement Ballots is Oct. 7
October 1, 2010
Deadline Nears in APWU Officers’ Election
Time is running short for members to vote in the APWU National Officers election. Ballots must be returned to and received in the designated post office box on the return envelope by 2 p.m. on Oct. 14. As of Sept. 30, th...
September 27, 2010
Deadline for Voting Extended
The APWU Election Committee has extended the deadline for voting in the national officers’ election because of reports that a large number of union members have not yet received their ballots. ALSO: A recent guest editor...
September 24, 2010
Deadline for Voting in Union Election Extended
The APWU Election Committee has extended the deadline for voting in the national officers’ election because of reports that a large number of union members have not yet received their ballots.
September 24, 2010
Deadline Nears in APWU Officers’ Election
Time is running short for union members to vote in the APWU National Officers election.
September 22, 2010
Candidate for Southern Region Maintenance NBA Passes Away
We regret to announce the death of Robert “Bob” Jarrell, who was a candidate for Maintenance Division National Business Agent “A” for the Southern Region.
September 20, 2010
Installation of National Officers
APWU members and guests are invited to attend the Installation of National Officers Dinner-Dance, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington, DC.
September 20, 2010
It’s Your Union – VOTE!
Ballots for the 2010 Election of APWU National Officers were mailed Monday, Sept. 13 to all eligible union members, and must be returned and received in the designated post office box in Washington, DC, by 2 p.m. on Tues...
September 10, 2010
Ballots Mailed in Election of Union Officers
Ballots for the 2010 Election of APWU National Officers are being mailed Monday, Sept. 13, to Wednesday, Sept. 15. To encourage APWU members to participate in this year’s elections, the national union will hold a voter-p...
June 22, 2010
Ballot Placement Set, Candidates Certified, For Election of APWU National Officers
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell has certified the following union members as candidates to national office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution and Bylaws.
June 15, 2010
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 3, 2010
APWU Web Site ‘De-Links’ Locals During Union Election Period
The APWU national election period has begun, and in approximately five months, on Oct. 5, the counting of ballots will commence.
January 19, 2010
Breen Chosen to Replace McLennan as Clerk NBA
Tim Breen, a member of the Greater Cincinnati Ohio Area Local, has been appointed to serve as Clerk Division National Business Agent “C” for the Cincinnati Region, filling the position vacated by the death of Shirley McL...
April 6, 2009
Postal Nurses Hold First Election Since 2007 Merger With APWU
Postal Nurses Hold First Election Since 2007 Merger With APWU
November 26, 2008
Crawford Wins Clerk NBA Election
Jack Crawford has won the race for Clerk Division National Business Agent in the Dallas region, defeating Jeane Gardiner and Paul R. Manley, 1624-803-1211. The race was a re-run of a contest originally held in November 2...
November 10, 2008
Department of Labor Extends Deadline to Nov. 25
The U.S. Department of Labor, which is supervising a re-run election of the race for Clerk Division National Business Agent for the Dallas Region, has announced it will extend the deadline for returning ballots until 10:...
October 16, 2008
D.D. Johnson Wins Motor Vehicle NBA Election
September 24, 2008
Department of Labor Extends Voting Deadline
In a notice to APWU members who are eligible to vote in the re-run election for Motor Vehicle Division National Business Agent, Southern Region, Southwest Sub-Region, the Department of Labor announces an extension of the...
September 19, 2008
Duplicates Available for Those Who Have Not Received Ballots
In a notice to APWU members who are eligible to vote in the re-run election for Motor Vehicle Division National Business Agent, Southern Region, Southwest Sub-Region, the Department of Labor announces that if you have no...
June 20, 2008
Union to Re-Run Two NBA Races
The APWU will conduct new elections for two National Business Agent (NBA) positions to resolve an investigation by the Department of Labor, union President William Burrus has announced. The two elections to be re-run are...
October 17, 2007
APWU Races for President
The APWU’s first national elections were held in 1974. Shown below are the results of the races for president to date.
October 15, 2007
And the Winners Are…
Drum roll, please! APWU President William Burrus has announced the winners of the national election Voter Participation Contest. The challenge, intended to encourage union members to vote, offered rewards to the locals a...
October 11, 2007
It’s Official! Election Results Certified
Official results for the APWU election of national officers have been tabulated by American Arbitration Association and certified by the APWU Election Committee. They also will be published in the November/December editi...
October 11, 2007
Union Officers Elected
In balloting that ended Oct. 5, William Burrus was re-elected to his third term as president, receiving more than 77 percent of the votes cast and capturing a majority in every state.
October 6, 2007
Final, Unofficial Election Results
Ballots for the APWU election of national officers have been counted by the American Arbitration Association, under the supervision of the APWU Election Committee. Final, unofficial results are posted. Official results...
October 6, 2007
Unofficial Election Results Posted
Ballots for the APWU election of national officers are being counted by the American Arbitration Association, under the supervision of the APWU Election Committee. Preliminary, unofficial results are posted and will be u...
October 5, 2007
Ballot Count Begins
The APWU national officers’ election ballot count began Oct. 5. Secretary-Treasurer Terry Stapleton has announced that approximately 77,127 ballots have been received. Unofficial results will be posted on the union's Web...