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November 20, 2019
How to Support Someone You Know Who Is Misusing Opioids
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint of an article produced by Beacon Health Options, Inc. written by Beth La...
November 19, 2019
Postmaster General to Retire, Postal Board of Governors to Appoint Successor
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
November 19, 2019
People Power in 2020
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) There is another very important election ahead: the 2020 Federal Election. We need to be ready to not only vote fo...
November 19, 2019
The Real “Norma Rae” Still Lives!
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
November 19, 2019
The APWU, Still Fighting for the Rights and Wages We Deserve
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) I must start by telling all of you thank you. You, the members of this great union, let your voices be heard and e...
November 19, 2019
Implementing Commercial Crime Policy Bond Coverage
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Local union bonding is required by (1) the Constitution, and (2) the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act...
November 19, 2019
Installation of National Officers Brings Message of Unity
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The night’s theme was “Moving Forward Together” and the ceremony was presided over by APWU Secretary-Treasurer E...
November 19, 2019
APWU Supports UAW Strike for a Fair Contract
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
November 19, 2019
Maintenance Craft Arbitration Testimony
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The following is a shortened version of the introductory testimony given by Maintenance Craft Director Balogun, b...
November 19, 2019
Negotiation/Arbitration with the USPS
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Most postal workers would be surprised to learn that during negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreemen...
November 19, 2019
Good Contract, Good Jobs
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Motor Vehicle Service members are joining in the fight, protecting the craft, and demanding proper pay and work r...
November 19, 2019
Hollingsworth Contract Ratified
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On Sept. 11, new APWU members working at Hollingsworth LLC, a private-sector distribution company, ratified the t...
November 19, 2019
From the Field
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Below are quotes from various APWU local and state publications throughout the country. All the publications list...
November 19, 2019
Many Battles Ahead
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) First and foremost, I would like to thank all of the members who participated in this year’s election. I would al...
November 19, 2019
Labor News
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
November 19, 2019
Labor News
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
November 19, 2019
California ‘Experiments’ with Postal Banking
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
November 18, 2019
Arbitration Hearings and Testimony Conclude
The American Postal Workers Union and United States Postal Service management conducted a final three-day session of interest arbitration Nov. 13-15. The week’s proceedings saw the conclusion of evidence submission and w...
November 15, 2019
Message from the President: Final Arbitration Hearings
President Dimondstein's fifth update on the interest arbitration hearings for our new union contract. We just completed three more days of hearings which ended November 15th. The hearings are now completed and the panel...
November 14, 2019
Interest Arbitration: APWU Presents Final Witness Testimony With Clerk and Custodial Evidence
Today at Interest Arbitration, APWU presented evidence from the Clerk and Maintenance Craft Divisions.
November 13, 2019
Interest Arbitration: APWU rebuts management’s economics and MVS proposals
Today at Interest Arbitration, the APWU rebutted some of management’s economic arguments, including their controversial claim that postal workers are overpaid for the skills they employ. We also responded the management’...
November 2, 2019
Installation of National Officers Brings Message of Unity
On Thursday, Oct. 31 the APWU conducted the installation of the newly elected national officers with a message of unity and determination to fight for the future of postal workers and working people everywhere.
October 31, 2019
All-Craft Conference: Postal Clerks Are “One family fighting together for all!”
On Wednesday October 30, the Clerk Craft held its General Session after days of in-depth training at the All-Craft Conference.
October 31, 2019
Bulk Mail Conference at the All-Craft
The final day of All-Craft, Thursday, October 31, ended with the Bulk Mail Center (BMC) Conference. Attendees included representatives from nearly all 21 Bulk Mail Centers, also known as National Distribution Centers (ND...
October 30, 2019
All-Craft Conference Gets to Work on Contract and Climate Change
Following the day’s General Sessions and workshops on Tuesday, October 29, the focus turned to two important APWU priorities: the fight against climate change, and the work of the Contract Action Teams (CAT) to mobilize...
October 29, 2019
Motor Vehicle Service and Retirees’ General Sessions take place on Tuesday at All-Craft Conference
On Tuesday, October 29, the All-Craft Conference continued into its third day. Motor Vehicle Service Craft and Retirees both held their General Sessions.
October 28, 2019
All-Craft Conference Continues with Maintenance Craft and Support Services General Sessions
All-Craft Conference Continues with Maintenance Craft and Support Services General Sessions
October 27, 2019
APWU members educate, engage, activate and build power at Legislative Political Conference
On Sunday, October 27, the All-Craft Conference continued as the APWU held its second Legislative & Political Conference. The focus was clear: educate, engage, activate and build power.
October 26, 2019
President Dimondstein: Interest Arbitration Update # 4
President Dimondstein's interest arbitration update on the Postal Service's witness hearings. In October, we fought back against management's regressive attacks on our jobs.
October 26, 2019
Young Members Meeting Opens All-Craft
On Saturday, October 26, the Young Members Committee kicked off the 2019 All-Craft Conference with an exciting all-day training at the Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel. The training featured speakers, training and open mic discus...