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May 15, 2025
Dangerous and Unprecedented Times
“No matter our political beliefs or how we vote, we can and should find common ground in meeting the rising tide of fascism with an even greater tide of resistance of workers’ unity and solidarity.” APWU President Dimond...
March 24, 2025
The ‘Hands Off Our Veterans’ Healthcare’ Fight Continues In 2025
The ‘Hands O¥ Our Veterans’ Healthcare’ Fight Continues In 2025
March 24, 2025
What’s Next in 2025?
Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor wonders What's Next in 2025 for postal retirees.
March 24, 2025
National Colorectal Cancer Month
Health Plan Director Sarah Jane Rodriguez highlights the importance of getting colorectal cancer screenings.
March 24, 2025
Strengthening Union Power
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman provides a summary of his time at the Dr. Martlin Luther Kring Jr. Human and Civil Rights Conference, and promotes the upcoming 2025 Human Relations Assembly.
March 24, 2025
Information Technology and Accounting Services Negotiations
Support Services Director Arrion Brown provdes an update on the status of IT/AS negotiations.
March 24, 2025
Protecting the Postal Service, Our Livelihoods After the Election
The new administration brings challenges that could directly have an impact on the Postal Service and the lives of postal workers. Our union must remain united and proactive in defending the Postal Service, our jobs, and...
March 24, 2025
Protecting Our Rights During the Threats We Face!
The threats to our collective bargaining rights are very real. There are new policies that some people in power want to implement, which could signi cantly impact our ability to negotiate for our wages, rights, and benef...
March 24, 2025
The Struggle Always Continues
As the dust settles on the start of the 119th Congress, your Legislative and Political Department is hard at work fostering relationships with the new and returning members of Congress.
March 24, 2025
Motor Vehicle Service Employees Are Essential
Whether meeting with the Postmaster General (PMG), Deputy PMG, members of Congress, or national arbitrators, the Motor Vehicle Service (MVS) officers are always extolling the value of our craft employees.
March 24, 2025
Eliminating the Gender Pay Gap
Research and Education Director Joyce Robinson provides information to illustrate the pay gap between men's and women's wages and legislation aimed to combat it.
March 12, 2025
This Workers’ Memorial Day, File a PS Form 1767 – Report of Hazard, Unsafe Condition or Practice
This Workers’ Memorial Day, we are calling on our members to take part in collective action to make sure our workplaces are clean, safe, and healthy! On April 28, fill out and file a PS Form 1767 – Report of Hazard, Uns...
March 12, 2025
Stand Up for Safe Jobs on Workers’ Memorial Day!
On April 28, Workers Memorial Day, I challenge all of you to be willing to Stand Up for Safe Jobs and take action on this day. There are many things you can do:
March 11, 2025
It is Time to File Your Labor-Management Report!
March 31 is fast approaching! It is especially important that local and state treasurers file their annual Labor-Management (LM) report for the Department of Labor (DOL) by its due date of March 31. All locals must file...
March 11, 2025
Don’t Panic, Organize!
“Big Fish” corporations and the billionaires trying to run our country have an open path to swallow workers whole by driving down pay and benefits and busting unions for profit. However, when we organize and stand togeth...
March 10, 2025
Postal Privatization Once Again Rearing Its Ugly Head!
APWU President Dimondstein provides answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding what it would mean if the Postal Service were to be privatized.
March 1, 2025
Maintenance Craft In-Service Open Season March 1-31, 2025
Once a year, during the month of March (March 1-31), ALL career employees may request to be tested for Maintenance Craft eligibility ratings and placement on In-Service Registers.
January 21, 2025
January 17, 2025
Postal Workers and Allies: Stop the Slowdown!
Stop the Slowdown! The Postal Service proposed plans to decrease service standards to the detriment of our communities. Here’s why hundreds of thousands members of the public are standing up and fighting back against eff...
January 17, 2025
Our Labor History: National Strike Against GE and New York Transit Strike
This month in Labor History, we look back at two major strikes that shifted their industries: the General Electric and Westinghouse nationwide strike of over 800,000 auto and steelworkers, and the New York City Transit S...
January 16, 2025
APWU Applauds Decision to Keep Local Mail Local
In November 2024, The Postal Regulatory Commission reversed course on a slew of postal consolidations, retaining local mail processing at 16 additional facilities across the U.S. This is a win for the public postal servi...
January 16, 2025
USPS Board of Governors Elects New Leadership
The USPS Board of Governors elected governor Amber F. McReyolds as a new board chair at its fourth and final meeting of 2024, Now three vacancies exist upon the expiration of Anton Hajjar's term on December 8.
January 16, 2025
Project 2025 Seeks to Undermine Public Services with Schedule F
The reinstatement of Trump’s 2020 “Schedule F” Executive Order may be on the horizon with Project 2025, reclassifying many civil servants into at-will employees without job protection. Organized labor must stand together...
January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025
USPS Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Report Highlights Need for Adaptation, Expanded Services
Volume Down, Revenue Up. The financial results of the Postal Service for the 2024 fiscal year have been announced, and the results may surprise you. While USPS remains a trusted public service, it must continue to adapt...
January 15, 2025
Preparing for Retirement
Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor urges postal workers, whether you’re 5, 10, or 30 years from retirement, to prepare by attending retirement planning seminars hosted by the APWU Retirees Department and staying abreast of...
January 15, 2025
Progress Is A Must In This New Year
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman outlines goals for the department in 2025, including to continue trainings for locals and states, and to utilize Regional Resource Assistants to better assist locals and states with...
January 15, 2025
Understanding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act
Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson shares important information on the Pregnancy Discrimination Act from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and explains what to do if you feel you are a victim...
January 15, 2025
Organizing for the Year Ahead
Organizing Director Anna Smith shares tips on how to make union organizing a part of your new year’s resolutions.
January 15, 2025
Moving Forward in 2025
Leg/Pol Director Judy Beard noted that while the 2024 elections brought change, we also saw wins on the state level.