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January 13, 2025
Budgeting for the New Year!
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell shares important dates for trainings this year. Two of note are the APWU Scholarship deadline and APWU Disaster/Hardship Fund.
January 13, 2025
Stand Up and Fight Back to Save Our Service Standards
Contact your elected officials, ask organizations to take actions to save the prompt delivery of our First-Class Mail service.” - Vice President Debby Szeredy informs members of planned postal consolidations and urges me...
January 13, 2025
Post-Election Food for Thought
“Every attack on the rights of workers, unions, veterans, children, democratic rights, and our planet should call forth powerful resistance of solidarity and unity around our common interests.” APWU President Dimondstein...
November 19, 2024
School Lunch Junk Fees Hit Working Families’ Wallets
The American Postal Worker sheds a light on school lunch “junk fees” that are another way big banks exploit working people.
November 19, 2024
Postal Service Eliminates Deepest Presort Discounts for Package Consolidators
The Postal Service eliminated the deepest presort discounts used by package consolidators, returning work to the USPS and increasing revenue.
November 18, 2024
Retirees Can Save on Medicare with the APWU High Option
Health Plan Director Sarah Jane Rodriguez explains how retirees can save on Medicare with the APWU Health Plan High Option.
November 18, 2024
Your Union Dues Stop When You Retire from the Post Office
Whether you’re a local, state, or national officer, or a shop steward, once you retire you must continue to be a full dues-paying member of the APWU in order to remain an officer of the APWU. You can do this by joining t...
November 18, 2024
Year-End Review
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman provides a summary of the Human Relations Departments' activities over the past year, including fortifying coalitions, OWCP training and the Employee Assistance Program.
November 18, 2024
Project 2025 Will Spell the End of Veterans’ VA Health Care
In this edition, we will focus on making our APWU veterans’ family aware of what “Project 2025” has in store for veterans.
November 18, 2024
Understanding Your Rights
Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson explains your grievance rights under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
November 18, 2024
The Myth of the ‘Holiday PSE’
You will not find a PSE position title of, “Holiday PSE,” “Temporary PSE,” “Peak Season PSE” or “360-PSE.” The postal Service hires PSEs for a term not to exceed 360 calendar days per appointment. A PSE is not a Holiday...
November 18, 2024
Staying Engaged Beyond the Election
"As the 2024 election season has come to a close, it is important to stay engaged." APWU legislative and Political Director Judy Beard provides reasons to stay engaged in politics as the new year approaches.
November 18, 2024
Looking Back: This Time in Our Labor History – Malbone Street Subway Wreck and The New Orleans General Strike
Malbone Street subway wreck shows importance of skilled, union labor. New Orelans General Strike shows the power of cross-racial, cross-trade solidarity.
November 18, 2024
Getting More Involved
Eastern Region Coordinator AJ Jones encourages members to be more active in APWU; by reviewing your local memorandum of understanding, and through education, training, good communication and networking.
November 18, 2024
General Expeditors/Dock Clerks and the Dispatch Coordinator Position Myth
Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks discusses the Dispatch Coordinator position myth, and management’s attempts to cause rift between craft employees.
November 18, 2024
Support Services Negotiations Updates
As the industrial division of the APWU, the Support Services Division negotiates on behalf of organized workers in the postal industry and is their voice to pursue the gains and protections that they deserve.
November 18, 2024
Changes Are Coming
MVS Director Michael Foster discusses changes coming to Postal Service that affect MVS work, such as updated PVS scanners and the new Fleet Management Information System.
November 18, 2024
Stay Vigilant About Suspicious Mail and Packages
As election mail season ends, and the Postal Service begins processing “peak season” mail, The Industrial Relations Department reminds you to stay vigilant about suspicious mail and packages. Here are signs to look for:
November 18, 2024
APWU and USPS ‘Stop the Clock’ – What Does This Mean for You?
Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash explains what it means to “Stop the Clock” during APWU-USPS contract negotiations.
November 18, 2024
Preparing and Planning Ahead for 2025
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell shares reminders for the upcoming Secretary-Treasurer’s training in April 2025, the 2025 APWU Scholarship Deadline, and renewal of bond coverage.
November 18, 2024
Voting: Your Voice and Opportunity to Make a Difference
Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy shares her hopes for the future of APWU.
November 18, 2024
Negotiations: No Easy Victories – the Struggle Continues!
President Dimondstein updates members on the current status of contract negotiations as of November 2024.
August 27, 2024
‘Stay In Your Lane, APWU’?
Western Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez explains the importance of union involvement beyond the workroom floor including economic, political, and social justice as outlined in our National Constitution & Bylaws.
August 27, 2024
Time is Running Out!
Enrollment Period (SEP), which waives the late-fee penalty for current Medicare Part A USPS annuitants to also enroll in Medicare Part B. The deadline to apply during the SEP is September 30, 2024.
August 27, 2024
After a Successful Convention, the Support Services Division Continues Negotiations
“Your contract campaign actions, in concert with the negotiations, will show postal management that our union negotiators truly express the will of the workers.” – Support Services Director Arrion Brown
August 26, 2024
When We Fight, We Win!
MVS Director Michael Foster provides a summary of the 46th MVS Directors’ Conference and MVS General Session, held in the days leading up to the Biennial National Convention in Detroit, MI.
August 26, 2024
Successful Convention, Maintenance Craft Conference
Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun provides a summary of Maintenance Craft during the Biennial National Convention including the Bulk Mail Center Conference, Maintenance Officer Report, and a newly established posi...
August 26, 2024
Clerk Division Conference Offers Guidance, Applauds Work of Others
Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks summarizes the Clerk Conference at the APWU Biennial Convention, including delegate-approved changes to the national constitution and bylaws that will directly affect Clerk Division’s r...
August 26, 2024
Sleep and Rest Can Help You Avoid Getting Injured
Lack of sleep can lead to on-the-job injuries. The Industrial Relations Department shares tips to help you achieve a more restful sleep and avoid injury at work:
August 26, 2024
