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July 22, 2014
It’s Time to Stand Up and Fight Back
“Attacks are being waged from all quarters – Congress, Wall Street and the Postmaster General himself,” APWU President Mark Dimondstein said in the opening of his “State of Our Union” message to the delegates at the unio...
July 22, 2014
New Workshops Reflect New Spirit
The APWU Research and Education Department offered 22 pre-convention workshops on a range of informative topics, from legislative and political action to issues facing Postal SupportEmployees (PSEs) on Friday, July 18. D...
July 21, 2014
APWU National Convention Gets Underway
Delegates to the APWU National Convention are ready for action after several days of pre-convention workshops and conferences. Monday, July 21, will feature a State of Our Union address by President Mark Dimondstein, spe...
July 11, 2014
Excitement Builds as National Convention Nears
As the start of the APWU 22nd Biennial Convention nears, anticipation for the big event is building. As of the second week in July, more than 2,000 delegates representing more than 300 locals and state organizations had...
June 23, 2014
22nd Biennial APWU National Convention Resolutions Now Posted
Resolutions that will be considered by delegates to the APWU 22nd Biennial National Convention are now posted online at www.apwu.org. Delegates will debate and vote on the proposals that will guide the union’s work over...
May 15, 2014
Grievance Time Limits Extended During National Convention
The APWU has reached an agreement with the Postal Service to extend the time limits for grievances and appeals to arbitration during the weeks surrounding the APWU National Convention, Industrial Relations Director Tony...
September 5, 2012
Video Chronicles Union Struggle
A video shown on the first day of the APWU National Convention summarized the struggles of the APWU to Save America’s Postal Service.
August 23, 2012
Ed Schultz: ‘Most Dishonest Campaign Ever’
Ed Schultz, host of the Ed Show on MSNBC, and the best friend postal workers have on television today, addressed the delegates on Day 4 of the National Convention. ALSO: Delegates to USPS Board of Governors: Honor Our Co...
August 21, 2012
Rep. Danny Davis: If We Fight, We Win!
In an inspirational speech Aug. 19, Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL) urged union members to fight back against “evil-doers” who would destroy the Postal Service and send the nation back to a dark time when most workers had no...
August 20, 2012
President Cliff Guffey: ‘We Must Win in November’
In his first State of the Union address, APWU President Cliff Guffey praised union members for their activism and said postal workers must win our battles in the political arena. ALSO: Thank Veterans – Give Them Jobs! AN...
August 10, 2012
Union Gears Up for National Convention
As the start of the APWU 20th Biennial Convention nears, preparations for the event have moved into high gear at the union’s national headquarters in Washington, DC. As of the first week in August, 2,041 delegates repre...
June 7, 2012
Grievance Time Limits Extended During National Convention
The APWU has reached an agreement with the Postal Service to extend the time limits for grievances and appeals to arbitration during the weeks surrounding the APWU National Convention, Industrial Relations Director Mike...
May 22, 2012
APWU Locals Urged to Submit Resolutions, Register Convention Delegates Online
APWU locals and state organizations are reminded that resolutions for consideration at the 21st Biennial National Convention must be submitted online no later than June 1 to be printed in the official convention resoluti...
October 12, 2010
2010 Convention Transcript Now Available
An official transcript of the proceedings from the APWU’s 20th Biennial National Convention is now available to union members on www.apwu.org.
September 1, 2010
Delegates Designate Retention of Federal Health Benefits a ‘Top Priority’
On the fifth and final day of the convention, delegates reaffirmed their commitment to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan (FEHBP) by voting “yes” to a resolution that would make retaining union members’ right to...
August 27, 2010
Union Vows to Escalate Fight To Preserve Postal Service
APWU members vowed to escalate the fight against the Postal Service’s plan to eliminate Saturday mail delivery on the fourth day of the union’s 20th Biennial National Convention, unanimously approving a resolution to eng...
August 24, 2010
‘Our Union is Alive and Strong’
APWU President William Burrus told delegates to the 20th Biennial National Convention that the union is “alive and strong.” ALSO: Delegates to the APWU National Convention got down to business on the meeting’s opening da...
August 9, 2010
APWU Ramps Up for National Convention
As the start of the APWU 20th Biennial Convention nears, preparation for the event has moved into high gear at the union’s national headquarters in Washington, DC.
July 27, 2010
Convention Resolutions Updated
The union’s Constitution Committee has revised Resolution #6, which it offered for consideration by delegates to the APWU 20th Biennial National Convention.
July 12, 2010
Convention Resolutions Now Posted
Resolutions that will be considered by delegates to the APWU 20th Biennial National Convention are now posted [PDF-members only] online at www.apwu.org.
May 7, 2010
APWU Offers Pins to Commemorate Postal Strike
To honor more than 200,000 postal workers who participated in the Great Postal Strike of 1970, the APWU invites union members to purchase lapel pins that commemorate the 40th anniversary of the illegal work stoppage.
April 19, 2010
Grievance Time Limits Extended During National Convention
The APWU has reached an agreement with the Postal Service to extend the time limits for grievances and appeals to arbitration during the weeks surrounding the APWU National Convention.
April 14, 2010
Convention Resolutions Must Be Received by June 4
APWU locals and state organizations are reminded that resolutions must be submitted online no later than June 4 to be printed in the official resolutions book for the 2010 National Convention, which will be held in Detro...
April 8, 2010
Burrus: Submit Names by April 16
The union’s offer to help defray costs for young activists to attend the National Convention has received an enthusiastic response, prompting APWU President William Burrus to set an April 16 deadline for the submission o...
March 22, 2010
A Bold Move to Attract Young Union Activists
In a dramatic attempt to encourage greater participation by young workers, APWU President William Burrus has announced that the national union will help defray the costs associated with sending members 35 or younger to t...
March 22, 2010
View 40th Anniversary Discussion Online
APWU members can view a video of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum’s 40th anniversary commemorative discussion of the Great Postal Strike of 1970. APWU President William Burrus joined Vincent Sombrotto, president em...
September 15, 2009
Obama Addresses Labor Federation
President Obama electrified an audience of thousands of union members during a speech to the AFL-CIO Convention on Sept. 15. The president spoke powerfully about the importance of unions, our urgent need for real health...
September 14, 2009
Obama to Speak at AFL-CIO Convention
Among the highlights of the AFL-CIO convention that began Sept. 12 in Pittsburgh will be an appearance by President Obama.
August 18, 2008
Convention Highlights Video Available on Web Site, Hotel TV
As the APWU’s 19th Biennial National Convention gets under way, video highlights of the proceedings are being shown on www.apwu.org and on convention hotel television stations, 24 hours a day. Bally’s – Channel 21 Paris...
July 29, 2008
Convention Planning Moves Into High Gear
As the APWU’s 19th Biennial National Convention nears, planning for the event is in full swing at the union’s national headquarters. As of the end of July, 3,009 delegates representing 425 locals had registered for conve...