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April 16, 2020
Postal Service is Highest Rated Federal Agency – Again
As the heroic role of postal workers in the midst of a pandemic grabs headlines (MSNBC, Boston Globe, NY Times), the Postal Service has taken one more accolade – it is once again the public’s highest rated federal agency...
April 15, 2020
President Dimondstein Calls for Urgent Funding of USPS on MSNBC
On April 13, President Dimondstein appeared on Craig Melvin Reports: Coronavirus Pandemic on MSNBC, which aired in more than 1.5 million homes. Dimondstein saluted postal workers for their heroic dedication to their publ...
April 11, 2020
Safe removal of disposable gloves
After using disposable safety gloves, it is important to know how to remove them properly and safely.
April 10, 2020
Date Announced for PSE Conversions
The Postal Service has informed the APWU of the date that Postal Support Employees (PSEs) who have been employed in 125 workyear or larger offices for more than 2.5 years (30 months) will be converted to career status.
April 9, 2020
Employees to See Pay Raise
Under the new 2018 – 2021 National Agreement, employees will receive four retroactive pay raises. The current rates went into effect on February 29, 2020 and will be reflected for the first time in earnings for Pay Perio...
April 9, 2020
NPR: The Postal Service Is Suffering Amid The Coronavirus
President Dimondstein appeared on NPR's All Things Considered to talk about the funding crisis that the Postal Service if facing. "Just think about: In this pandemic, information is going into people's homes on health. M...
April 3, 2020
“I want to take a moment to thank you” – Oregon Senator Jeffrey Merkley
On March 27, Oregon Senator Jeffrey Merkley issued a letter of commendation and appreciation to the members of the APWU stating, “I want to take a moment to thank you for your efforts keeping the mail moving and our comm...
April 2, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act
The Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act (FFCRA) extends to postal employees some additional leave benefits due to the Coronavirus and the illness it causes--COVID-19. APWU represented employees, both career and non-c...
March 28, 2020
Stimulus Bill Passes Congress but the Fight Continues
“It’s outrageous that the stimulus bill passed by Congress doesn’t include any financial support for the USPS,” said President Mark Dimondstein. “Including needed funds to provide for the safety of workers and the mailin...
March 27, 2020
New Pay Scales Available
The 2018-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement interest arbitration award, issued March 10, 2020, granted three general wage increases and retained Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs).
March 26, 2020
New Retail Directive to District Managers and Postmasters
This pdf includes additional directives to district managers and postmasters. Specifically dealing with retail units. It addresses social distancing, dealing with the hazmat question, increased cleaning frequencies, AN...
March 25, 2020
Statement from President Dimondstein: Postal Workers in a Time of Crisis
Since the early days of the Postal Service, we postal workers have helped stitch the fabric of the country together. Even in times of crisis – whether natural disaster, conflict, or economic calamity – the Postal Service...
March 24, 2020
APWU Pushes for Postal Workers During Pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, APWU leaders are in constant discussion with USPS management, demanding temporary leave policies, telework provisions where possible, and better safety policies, supplies, and equipme...
March 23, 2020
USPS Area Vice Presidents Letter on Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave
USPS Area Vice Presidents Letter on Liberal Changes of Schedule and Leave
March 20, 2020
MOU extending deadline for Step 3 & Arbitration Appeals
As your union elected officers, we are fighting to stand up for APWU members and make sure management protects our health and safety in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Today, we secured a memorandum of understandin...
March 20, 2020
Timeline for Local Implementation Extended 30 Days
Timeline for Local Implementation Extended 30 Days
March 19, 2020
Audio from Tuesday’s Contract Call Available for Members
Audio from the Contract Town Hall call, held Tuesday 17 is now available in the members section.
March 19, 2020
MOUs regarding telework with Postal Service IT/AS unit, in Customer Care Centers, and in the Mailing & Shipping Solutions Center
As part of our ongoing collective response to the coronavirus pandemic and efforts to protect the health and safety of our members and their families, today the union was able to secure three memorandums of understanding...
March 18, 2020
Facing Challenges Together
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Greetings Brothers and Sisters from the Eastern Region officers and staff. I would personally like to thank all our membe...
March 18, 2020
Former APWU National Officers Pass Away
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) John R. Smith John R. Smith (known by most as “JR”), former Retirees Department Director, passed away Jan. 11, at the age...
March 18, 2020
From the Field
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Below are quotes from various APWU local and state publications throughout the country. All the publications listed are p...
March 18, 2020
H.R. 2382 Passes the House!
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Last month, the USPS Fairness Act passed the House of Representatives. This was the critical first step in repealing the...
March 18, 2020
Is a Generic Available?
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) If you’ve needed a prescription filled recently, there’s a good chance a generic is available. According to the U.S. Food...
March 18, 2020
It’s an Election Year – and Vote by Mail is on the Ballot
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) 2020 is an election year. While much of the country’s political attention span is consumed by the presidential primary, t...
March 18, 2020
Pandemic: APWU Signs Leave Adjustments with USPS
Our first priority during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak has been ensuring the health and safety of our members and that of the public.
March 18, 2020
Social Security, IRS, DEA, OPM are not calling you!
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) These are Scams – Fraud Calls. When you receive a “cold call” from one of these federal agencies, it is a fraud call. A “...
March 18, 2020
Standing Strong Together in the Past and in the Future
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Sisters and Brothers, if there was ever a time to stand together as APWU members, that time is now. Government proposals...
March 17, 2020
April 28 is Workers Memorial Day
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Every year on April 28, workers and their organizations come together to remember those who have died, been injured, or c...
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
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...