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November 1, 2015
50-Mile Limit on Excessing Extended
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The APWU and USPS agreed to extend the 50-mile limit on excessing in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated Sep...
November 1, 2015
Fighting On for A Good Contract
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) This year, we have dedicated ourselves to negotiating a successor to the 2010 Collective Bargaining Agreement, whi...
November 1, 2015
Members Speak Out During ‘Town Hall’ Tour
Dimondstein chats with a member on the workfloor of the Orlando Processing & Distribution Center. (This article first appeared in the November/December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) I am a firm beli...
November 1, 2015
Members Speak Out During ‘Town Hall’ Tour
Dimondstein chats with a member on the workfloor of the Orlando Processing & Distribution Center. (This article first appeared in the November/December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) I am a firm beli...
November 1, 2015
Spreading the Word on the Street
Des Moines Area Local steward Julie Kestel with daughter Mackenzie on a float in the city’s Labor Day Parade. (This article first appeared in the November/December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) APW...
October 28, 2015
Young Workers Learn How to Educate, Agitate, Organize!
Young workers discuss how to refute common misconceptions about the economy and practice the art of persuasion. 2015 was the centennial of the execution of labor activist Joe Hill. His famous last words were, “Don't mour...
October 21, 2015
Don’t Focus on ‘Postal Pulse’
October 7, 2015
Union, Management Agree to Extend 50-Mile Limit on Excessing
The APWU and USPS agreed to extend the 50-mile limit on excessing in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated Sept. 28, signed by APWU President Mark Dimondstein and the USPS Vice President for Labor Relations. The orig...
September 29, 2015
50-Mile Limit – Minimizing Excessing Memo Extended
The APWU and the USPS have agreed upon two Memoranda of Understanding: “Minimizing Excessing” and “Peak Season Exception Periods,” in addition to a Maintenance-specific Step 4 Settlement, that are all interconnected and...
September 28, 2015
Connecticut Goes Grand
Over 60 members of the Greater Connecticut Area Local held a rally for Good Postal Service! Good Jobs! Good Contract! in Clinton, CT, in late September.
September 21, 2015
Do You ‘Stand with Postal Workers?’ Part Three
Have you taken the pledge? Thousands have already signed postcards. Check out this video to find out why! Do You ‘Stand with Postal Workers?’ Part Three Posted by APWU - The American Postal Workers Union on Monday, Sept...
September 18, 2015
San Jose Students Say, ‘Give America Good Postal Service!’
Lowell Elementary School students in San Jose, CA, got a special treat this week: coloring books filled with fun facts about the Postal Service and how mail is delivered. Students at Lowell Elementary are all smiles abou...
September 18, 2015
San Jose Celebrates Mexican Independence Day in a Big Way
The San Jose Area Local went big, collecting over one thousand signatures at the celebration of Mexico’s fight for independence from Spain. Members of the San Jose Area Local went big – collecting over 1,000 signatures...
September 9, 2015
Do You ‘Stand with Postal Workers?’ Part Two
Did you sign the postcard yet? Thousands have already taken the pledge. Check out this video sequel to find out why! Do You 'Stand With Postal Workers?' Part Two Posted by APWU - The American Postal Workers Union on Wed...
September 8, 2015
APWU Knows How to Celebrate Labor Day
Des Moines Area Local Steward Julie Kestel with daughter Mackenzie on a Labor Day parade float APWU members were out in full force this Labor Day, bringing the message of Good Postal Service! Good Jobs! Good Contract! to...
September 3, 2015
On Labor Day, Take Time to Reflect…
As people across the country make plans for Labor Day, more than 200,000 postal workers are fighting for a good contract and good service for postal customers – more than three months after the APWU’s collective bargaini...
September 2, 2015
Thursday: Wear Your Union Gear Day!
Members of the Jacksonville [FL] P&DC Wear Your Union Gear Thursdays are going strong! Here are members of the Jacksonville [FL] P&DC last week. Remember to put on your union T-shirt, armband or button to show managemen...
September 1, 2015
‘Post Office Guy’ is a Civilian Champion
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Sidney Moss is a semi-retired clinical social worker, but around town in Northampton, MA, he is known as “the post...
September 1, 2015
The Fight for a Good Contract Marches On
The Wilmington Delaware/Malcom T. Smith Area Local made customized union shirts. (This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The fight for a good contract is...
August 31, 2015
Do You ‘Stand with Postal Workers?’
Have you signed ? Thousands have already taken the pledge. Check out this video to find out why. Do You ‘Stand with Postal Workers?’ Posted by APWU - The American Postal Workers Union on Monday, August 31, 2015
August 28, 2015
Gear Up for Gear Day
Whether it’s with a T-Shirt, button or armband, wearing our solidarity on our sleeve sends a message to management that we’re united. Below are some suggestions that could help increase involvement:
August 17, 2015
APALA Takes the ‘I Stand with Postal Worker’ Pledge
Attendees of APALA’s (Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance) 13th Biennial Convention in San Diego, CA, sign “I Stand with Postal Workers” postcards on Aug. 13. APWU member Amy Shih spread the word about Good Postal Serv...
August 14, 2015
Rep. Lois Frankel Stands with Postal Workers
Congressmember Lois Frankel (D-FL) signed the ‘I Stand with Postal Workers’ postcard last week. Joining her is Jeff Riddell, president of the Broward County Area Local; Ted Parsons, APWU retiree and member of the Palm Be...
August 14, 2015
Des Moines Area Local Rallies for a Good Contract
The Des Moines Area Local held a series of rallies in May and June to win support for Good Postal Service! Good Jobs! Good Contract!
August 11, 2015
Young Postal Workers: Speaking Up, Speaking Out
Jermaine Taylor, a 37-year-old Postal Support Employee, sought a job at the Post Office because his uncle – one of the most financially stable members of his family – worked there. Taylor saw that his uncle was able to p...
August 3, 2015
480-481 Area Local’s March Gets Horns Honking
APWU supporters hold an informational picket outside the Hazel Park Post Office on July 31. The horns were honking in front of the Hazel Park [MI] Post Office on July 31, as motorists showed their support for Good Posta...
July 31, 2015
Houston Area Local Keeps Postcard Campaign Rolling
Members of the Houston Area Local collected hundreds of signatures on “I Stand with Postal Workers” postcards at the 52nd National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta last week.
July 24, 2015
Union Gear Day Still Going Strong!
Members of the Cleveland Ohio Area Local wear their solidarity on their sleeve on Thursday, July 16. Click here for more photos.
July 10, 2015
Sending a Message to the Postmaster General
Retired UAW members from Ohio and Virginia sign postcards. Dozens of people signed postcards declaring ‘I Stand with Postal Workers’ at the Alliance for Retired Americans’ Legislative and Political conference on July 7....
July 7, 2015
Members Show Off Their Union Pride Every Thursday
St Charles Missouri Local 4853 shows union pride every Thursday. For more photos, click here.