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August 9, 2013
USPS Issues Stamps Honoring Workers, But What About Its Own?
The Postal Service’s release on Aug. 8 of a series stamps featuring iconic images of the workers who built the nation’s bridges, railways, and skyscra...
May 22, 2013
Oklahoma Tornado Takes Life of APWU Member
The tornado that killed 24 people in Moore OK has claimed the life of Richard L. Jones, a Tour 3 Clerk who was a member of the Oklahoma City Area Loca...
May 15, 2013
St. Louis Retirees Celebrate Older Americans Month
Approximately 250 APWU retirees celebrated Older Americans Month in St. Louis on May 10. “Our retirees were not only happy to begin a new chapter of t...
May 7, 2013
War in Afghanistan Takes the Life of Son of APWU Member
The War in Afghanistan touched the APWU family on April 27, when Capt. Reid K. Nishizuka, 30, was killed in a plane crash near the Kandahar Airfield....
April 19, 2013
Boston Marathon Attack Touches APWU Family
The Boston Marathon bombing has touched the APWU family
April 15, 2013
APWU Honors the Achievements Of Older Americans
In recognition of the achievements of our retirees and older union members, the APWU will celebrate Older Americans Month in May. The union is encoura...
January 11, 2013
Vincent R. Sombrotto, Hero of The ‘Great Postal Strike,’ Dies at 89
The APWU joins postal employees across the nation in mourning the death of Vincent R. Sombrotto, former president of the National Association of Lette...
December 21, 2012
Free Uniforms for Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Postal workers who suffered property losses as a result of Hurricane Sandy may be eligible to receive free uniforms, thanks to a business group.
December 18, 2012
APWU Gives Relief To Members Affected by Hurricane Sandy
The union has distributed $59,750 from the APWU Disaster Fund to 14 union members who suffered devastating losses as a result of Hurricane Sandy and t...
December 18, 2012
Kentucky APWU Members Deliver World’s Largest Christmas Card
Members of the Central Kentucky Area Local APWU set out to brighten the hopes of a nine-year old boy this holiday season by delivering the world’s lar...
December 17, 2012
Connecticut Tragedy
The APWU joins the nation in mourning the senseless loss of life in Newtown CT on Dec. 14.
December 5, 2012
N.Y. Rep. Introduces Bill to Name Post Office After Hurricane Sandy Victim Lenny Montalto
A New York City congressman has introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to name a Staten Island postal facility after Lenny Montal...
December 5, 2012
Thrift Savings Plan to Allow Financial Hardship Withdrawals
Postal and federal employees affected by Hurricane Sandy will find it easier to tap into retirement savings to help repair their homes, replace lost p...
November 28, 2012
Union Seeks to Identify Hurricane Sandy Victims
The APWU is attempting to identify union members who are suffering from the impact of Hurricane Sandy, which devastated hundreds of communities in the...
September 5, 2012
Labor Day Highlights Unions’ Role In Building Middle Class
At Labor Day parades across the country, APWU members urged supporters to join the fight to Save America’s Postal Service. Workers highlighted the con...
July 23, 2012
APWU Establishes Fund For Colorado Shooting Victim
The shooting at an Aurora, CO, movie theater on July 20 has left many union members wondering how they can help. Alex Sullivan, the 27-year old son of...
July 20, 2012
Shooting Tragedy Strikes APWU Family
The Colorado shooting tragedy has touched the APWU family.
February 24, 2012
Tom Maier Appointed Assistant Legislative Director
Clerk Craft National Business Agent Tom Maier has been appointed to serve as the union’s Legislative and Political Assistant Director. He replaces Ste...
February 1, 2012
APWU Serves Homeless Vets At Winterhaven Stand Down
The APWU participated in the Veterans’ Administration annual Winterhaven Stand Down on Jan. 21. More than 500 homeless and underserved veterans were b...
August 23, 2011
APWU Retiree Fulfills a ‘Dream’
Retired APWU member John Lee will fulfill a personal dream on Aug. 26, when he recites the “I Have a Dream" speech as part of festivities preceding th...
August 19, 2011
Young Workers Summit
From Wisconsin to Egypt, young people are making a difference in the fight for social justice and economic security. With unemployment in the U.S. at...
August 8, 2011
Breakfast for Champions
Supporting the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team is the latest endeavor for the APWU.
August 2, 2011
Ed Schultz to Speak at APWU Editors’ Conference
Talk-show host Ed Schultz is scheduled to speak at the opening session of the APWU National Postal Press Association conference in Orlando FL on Aug....
June 15, 2011
Support Veterans: Vote for Aleethia Foundation on June 15
APWU members with Facebook accounts are encouraged to support wounded troops by voting for the Aleethia Foundation to be a winner of Toyota’s “100 Car...
May 3, 2011
APWU Members Encouraged To Contribute to Postal Employees’ Relief Fund
In the wake of the deadliest tornado outbreak in U.S. history, APWU members are encouraged to contribute to the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF) t...
December 17, 2010
Operation Santa Claus Cheers Wounded Warriors
As part of the APWU’s annual Operation Santa Claus, union officers and staff stopped by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) and the Mologne Ho...
December 8, 2010
APWU Mourns Slaying in Florida
The APWU notes with sadness the tragic death of Bruce Parton, a Letter Carrier who was shot to death on his route in Miami this week.
November 20, 2010
APWU Joins UNI Discussion Of Future of Women in the Workforce
APWU Research and Education Director Joyce Robinson inspired women union leaders at a conference in Japan to support the Union Network International’s...
November 19, 2010
Son-in-Law of APWU Member Killed in Afghanistan
Sgt. Kevin Pape, son-in-law of APWU member Rose Knipp, was killed in Afghanistan Nov. 16. The 30-year-old staff sergeant died when the Taliban attacke...
November 10, 2010
Postmaster General Honors Burrus at the Bargaining Table
To commemorate retiring President William Burrus’ last day at contract negotiations — and his more than 50 years of postal employment — Postmaster Gen...