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March 13, 2020
APWU Releases New Contract in PDF Format
Just three days after Arbitrator Goldberg rendered his binding Interest Arbitration Award on the 2018-2021 new union contract, the national APWU is pleased to be able to circulate the entire contract with all the appropr...
March 12, 2020
Union, Management Agree to Local Implementation Timeline
In the wake of the arbitration award on the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, the APWU and USPS have agreed to a timeline for local negotiations, Director of Industrial Vance Zimmerman announced.
March 11, 2020
We Have a New Union Contract!!
The big news is in – 200,000 postal workers represented by the APWU have a new union contract!
March 10, 2020
APWU Cancels Commemoration of 50th Anniversary of the Great Postal Strike
Due to the concerning and rapid developments surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic and related health and safety concerns regarding travel combined with government advice on avoiding large gatherings, the APWU has cancell...
March 4, 2020
APWU Meets with USPS on the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The coronavirus, officially named COVID-19, originating in China, has now spread to over 65 countries including to the United States. The APWU is continuing to monitor the situation and is in constant contact with the US...
March 2, 2020
APWU Celebrates Women’s History Month
The APWU honors the contributions of American women in shaping our nation in March, during Women’s History Month. "We celebrate the achievements of every woman who has supported organized labor and the progressive moveme...
February 28, 2020
USPS Announces Potential Breach in Maintenance Exam 955 Materials
Recently, the Postal Service informed APWU of a potential breach in testing materials related to Maintenance Selection System Exam 955, stating the following: As a precautionary measure, a temporary hold on Exam 955 test...
February 28, 2020
MVS Updates: Mercedes First Article Testing Concerns, CBD Impacts on Drug Testing & DOT Clearinghouse for Drug & Alcohol Testing Violations
Just two months into the new year, and the Motor Vehicle Service Craft Division has been hard at work with several updates for the membership. Of primary issue are the Department of Transportation’s changes impacting MVS...
February 26, 2020
Information for APWU Members on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
On February 26, 2020, your APWU Regional Safety Representatives met with the Regional Coordinators, Article 14 Officers, and the Industrial Relations Director. During this meeting COVID-19 was discussed extensively.
February 19, 2020
Upcoming Industrial Relations Training Webinars: APWU SEARCH on March 18 & EGS on March 26
The Industrial Relations Department will be hosting two upcoming webinars on March 18th on APWU SEARCH and March 26th on the Electronic Grievance System. All members are encouraged to attend, especially arbitration advoc...
February 12, 2020
APWU Responds to White House Budget
On Monday, President Trump issued his budget for the next fiscal year. Among its proposals were the entirety of the recommendations of the 2018 White House Task Force on the Postal Service, which include service cuts, lo...
February 10, 2020
Agreement Reached on POStPlan Award Implementation!
On February 10, the Maintenance Craft and Postal Service signed off on the implementation of Arbitrator Goldberg’s Award on POstplan Custodial Staffing in (APO/RMPO) Installations in case number Q10T-4Q-C 15206030. The...
February 5, 2020
H.R. 2382 Passes the House – APWU Members Instrumental in Victory!
On Feb. 5, the USPS Fairness Act (H.R. 2382) passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming, bipartisan support – 309 ‘yea,’ 106 ‘nay,’ and 15 Representatives did not vote.
January 31, 2020
Secretary-Treasurer Powell Joins Call for Moral Revival for Civil and Economic Rights
On Jan. 29, Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell represented the APWU at the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival’s press conference in Washington, DC. The press conference, held on Capitol Hil...
January 30, 2020
APWU Executive Board Endorses Bernie Sanders for President
The APWU National Executive Board voted on Jan. 29 to endorse Senator Bernie Sanders for President of the United States. In light of the importance of the presidential election and in response to many inquiries from memb...
January 24, 2020
APWU Awaits Arbitration Award for new Union Contract
The Interest Arbitration Award for our new union contract is expected within the next 4-6 weeks.
January 23, 2020
“The People’s Postal Service: No One Gets Left Off the List” Holiday Ad
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
January 23, 2020
Starting Strong, Looking Ahead
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Happy New Year! It was a great way to end last year when 250 non-supervisory postal workers at the Human Resource...
January 23, 2020
Postmaster General Petition Demonstrates Power of Alliance
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The collection and presentation of more than 400,000 petitions to the Postal Service Board of Governors regarding t...
January 23, 2020
APWU Organizing Victory!
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On Tuesday Dec. 17, a large group of non-supervisory USPS Shared Services Personnel Processing Specialists at the U...
January 23, 2020
Q&A with the Labor Network for Sustainability’s Mike Cavanaugh
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) With carbon emissions continuing to rise, activists and organizers have pushed forward a “Green New Deal” to combat...
January 23, 2020
Let us Rise in 2020!
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) I hope you were able to have a few moments to share some holiday time with family and friends. Hopefully your time...
January 23, 2020
Documentation Check Lists
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) After having completed at a minimum a yearly financial review or local audit of the financial records and inventory...
January 23, 2020
Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Powell Honored with UFCW Minority Coalition’s Addie Wyatt Award
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On Nov. 23, 2019, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Minority Coalition held its 21st Annual Ball. At th...
January 23, 2020
Microbusinesses Strongly Prefer the Public Postal Service
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) In the United States, firms with fewer than 10 employees make up 75 percent of all employers. With the rise of e-co...
January 23, 2020
Attacks on the Working Class
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) I hope you all had a great Holiday Season. Your dedication and hard work bring smiles and happiness throughout the...
January 23, 2020
Twenty Questions for 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) 1. What is postal banking? It’s the provision of basic financial services through the USPS, ranging from check cash...
January 23, 2020
A Look Back
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) We take a brief look at some key points in labor history that happened during January-February.
January 23, 2020
Conversation with the Clerk Membership: Accountability
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On behalf of the APWU Clerk Division national officers, I would like to express our gratitude in electing us as you...
January 23, 2020
Improper Article 12 Notification
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) We have received information from all parts of the country regarding letters proposing excessing in the Maintenance...