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March 17, 2020
APWU Again Preserves Pay Increases and Job Security
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) We have a new contract! With Arbitrator Goldberg’s award in early March 2020, our collective bargaining agreement is now...
March 17, 2020
Keeping Control of Local Finances
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) One of the ways locals can ensure compliance with the Department of Labor (DOL) and safeguard union assets by promoting t...
March 17, 2020
How Does a Union member Get Awakened?
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) I don’t know a union member that doesn’t want to belong to a strong, successful APWU local. To do that, we need members t...
March 16, 2020
The CATs Next Life
With the successful conclusion of the interest arbitration process, it is time for the CATs to continue Fighting Today for A Better Tomorrow beyond the 2018 Contract Campaign.
March 16, 2020
Home of the Brave
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) What bravery! 50 years ago, postal workers made history with the Great Postal Strike of 1970 and faced real and tough que...
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
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 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 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
Medicare and You
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Medicare is health insurance for people 65 and older, people under 65 with certain disabilities, and people of any...
January 23, 2020
Let’s Get Started!
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Earning your vote as Health Plan Director is far and above one of the most exciting moments of my union career. Tha...
January 23, 2020
What’s Up Doc?
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Postal employees who are injured on the job have the right to select their treating physician. Under the Federal Em...
January 23, 2020
Dealing with Difficult People
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) As postal employees, we are required to interact with co-workers, customers, supervisors and managers. We sometimes...
January 23, 2020
Blue Water, Public Law 116-23 in Effect
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, signed into law on June 25, 2019 went into effect on Jan. 1...
January 23, 2020
Is There a Union Meeting — Who cares?
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Far too many local unions are not able to secure a quorum in order to carry out the functions of their membership m...
January 23, 2020
APWU Members Instrumental in Achieving Legislative Milestone
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) With the achievement of more than two thirds support for the USPS Fairness Act in the House (301 cosponsors to date...
January 23, 2020
Labor News
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Amalgamated Transit Union Strikes Lead to Victory Against Privatization On Oct. 24, over 120 members of Amalgamated...
January 23, 2020
Solidarity in Finland Leads to Victory in Postal Strike
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) In August 2019, the Finnish government announced it would change the salary structure of 700 of its packaging and e...