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February 24, 2014
Dimondstein Elected to AFL-CIO Executive Committee, Council
APWU President Mark Dimondstein was elected to the Executive Committee and Executive Council of the AFL-CIO at its annual meeting in Houston TX on Feb. 18 and 19.
January 28, 2014
It Pays to Belong
A Jan. 24 Department of Labor report demonstrates the value of union membership, says APWU Organizing Director Anna Smith.
January 3, 2014
Assistant Clerk Director Krueth Retires
APWU Assistant Clerk Craft Director Lyle Krueth retired on Jan. 3, ending a career that spanned more than three decades.
December 13, 2013
New Northeast Region Maintenance NBA
The APWU Maintenance Division Council has unanimously approved the appointment by Director Steve Raymer of Christopher Howe as Maintenance Craft National Business Agent for the Northeast Region. The appointment will be e...
December 9, 2013
In Memory: Rick Logan
Richard H. Logan, National Business Agent for the Maintenance Craft, passed away on Dec. 5. He was 59.
November 7, 2013
Dimondstein Issues Call For a ‘Grand Alliance’
In an impassioned speech before more than 1,000 union members, the newly-elected president of the American Postal Workers Union, Mark Dimondstein, issued a call for a “grand alliance” to save the USPS as a public postal...
October 9, 2013
Message from President-Elect Mark Dimondstein
I am deeply honored to be elected by the membership to the office of APWU National President and greatly appreciate the many activists around the country that passionately worked for change and made this victory possible...
October 8, 2013
Dimondstein Wins Presidency
Mark Dimondstein was elected the new president of the American Postal Workers Union in a hotly-contested race that ended Oct. 7.
May 13, 2013
Legislative Director Myke Reid Retires, Gary Kloepfer Takes Legislative Reins
Myke Reid retired effective May 13, ending an illustrious career as the APWU’s Legislative and Political Director
April 28, 2013
MVS Director Pritchard to Retire; Foster to Become Craft Director
Bob Pritchard has announced he will retire May 10, ending a run of more than 17 years as director of the Motor Vehicle Craft.
April 1, 2013
Union to Keep Unoccupied Officer Positions Vacant
The National Executive Council has taken the first steps toward reducing the number of national union officers by voting to keep vacant four soon-to-be unoccupied positions.
November 14, 2012
APWU Website User Survey
The APWU is in the planning stages of redesigning and upgrading the union’s website, www.apwu.org. We hope to improve the site’s content and organization, make it easier for users to find the information they’re looking...
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...
July 24, 2012
National Executive Board Amends Constitution To Comply with Federal Law
The National Executive Board (NEB) has amended the APWU Consitution and the APWU Health Plan Consitution to comply with provisions of the Affordable Care Act. In making the change, the NEB exercised its authority under A...
April 12, 2012
Thomas Appointed to Vacant NBA Position
Phil Thomas has been appointed to fill the Clerk Craft National Business Agent (A) position in the Wichita Region, effective April 7.
April 4, 2012
National Executive Board Removes Constitution Provision in Conflict with Law
The National Executive Board (NEB) has removed from the APWU Constitution & Bylaws a provision that was in conflict with federal law.
February 24, 2012
Tom Maier Appointed Assistant Legislative Director
Clerk Craft National Business Agent Tom Maier has been appointed to serve as the union’s Legislative and Political Assistant Director. He replaces Steve Albanese, who retired at the end of 2011.
September 21, 2011
Issa’s ‘Postal Destruction’ Bill Passes House Subcommittee
A bill that would destroy the Postal Service as we know it passed a House subcommittee on Sept. 21 by a vote of eight to five, along party lines.
September 20, 2011
Executive Board Approves Dues Assessment
Vowing to continue to do “everything in our power to prevent the destruction of the Postal Service,” the APWU National Executive Board has approved a special dues assessment on Sept. 20 that will begin in Pay Period 21-2...
April 28, 2011
Don’t Let Anti-Labor Politicians Stop You From Voting
Some very powerful politicians have set their sights on postal employees, APWU President Cliff Guffey has warned, and union members must respond decisively.
April 18, 2011
If You Didn’t Get a Ballot…
Ballots for the ratification of the tentative 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement were mailed to eligible members April 8-11, and must be received in designated return post office box in New York by 9 a.m. on May 1...
April 8, 2011
Vote on Tentative Contract
February 2, 2011
NEC Meeting Rescheduled
The meeting of the National Executive Council, which was scheduled to take place in Atlanta Feb. 2-5, has been rescheduled because of severe inclement weather throughout much of the country.
January 21, 2011
National Officers to Meet in February
APWU’s national officers will meet in Atlanta for several days in early February, as President Cliff Guffey seeks to move the organization in a new direction.
November 8, 2010
Guffey Pledges to Continue The Fight for Working Families
Speaking at swearing-in ceremonies in Washington, DC, newly elected APWU President Cliff Guffey pledged to continue to fight on behalf of postal workers and their families.
October 26, 2010
Burrus Shocked, Disappointed By Retirement of PMG Potter
Responding to news of the retirement of Postmaster General John E. Potter, APWU President William Burrus issued the following statement.
October 15, 2010
Guffey Elected President, Bell Wins as VP
In balloting that ended Oct. 14, Cliff Guffey was elected the new president of the American Postal Workers Union, receiving 69 percent of the votes in a three-way race. ALSO: Installation of National Officers
October 6, 2010
IRS Alert: Locals Must File IRS 990 Reports by Oct. 15
APWU locals and affiliated organizations may be in danger of losing their tax exempt status if they fail to file 990, 990-N, or 990 EZ reports for 2007, 2008, and 2009 by Oct. 15, the Internal Revenue Service has announc...
September 27, 2010
Deadline for Voting Extended
The APWU Election Committee has extended the deadline for voting in the national officers’ election because of reports that a large number of union members have not yet received their ballots. ALSO: A recent guest editor...
August 26, 2010
Thank You, Bill
APWU members and friends celebrated the 53-year career of President William Burrus and his contributions to the union at a tribute dinner Aug. 24. ALSO: Convention Rejects Dues Increase Leaves Intact Procedure for Fillin...