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July 24, 2018
The Struggle to Win the 40-Hour Workweek
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson The upcoming celebration of Labor Day is a good time to remember the ro...
July 24, 2018
Many Hands Make Light Work
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Organization Director Anna Smith Sometimes it seems like we are our own worst enemy. When I first started my postal c...
July 24, 2018
The Attacks From All Sides Can Only Be Fought Through Solidarity
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard White House Proposal to Privatize the Postal Service In June, the White...
July 24, 2018
Can We Trust USPS Management?
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Motor Vehicle Service Craft Directors Can we ever trust USPS management to live up to their agreements and obligatio...
July 24, 2018
The Function One Fiasco
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Eastern Regional Coordinator Mike Gallagher The USPS embarked on a mission to staff all Function One Mail Processing...
July 24, 2018
Filling Maintenance Vacancies – Part 1
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Maintenance Craft Directors The Joint Contract Interpretation Manual (JCIM) is the mutually agreed upon explanation o...
July 24, 2018
A Culture of Solidarity
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Clerk Craft Directors The owners of large corporations and their allies are behind the push to degrade and dismantle...
July 24, 2018
Workers Under Attack and Fighting Back!
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman Today, more than ever, I am thankful to be a member of the APWU. Througho...
July 23, 2018
We Are Stronger With Our Allies
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) has begun bargaining with the United Stat...
July 23, 2018
Honoring Our Past, Fighting For Our Future
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Vice President Debby Szeredy Update on Phase II Consolidations Tour 1 members of the Greater Oregon Area Local 555 f...
July 23, 2018
APWU POWER Western Region Educational Conference Announced
The APWU POWER Western Region Educational Conference will be held on Monday, September 24, 2018 through Tuesday, September 25, 2018. For more information and to register, click here.
July 20, 2018
Jim DeMauro Appointed Atlanta Region Clerk NBA
Jim DeMauro has been appointed Atlanta Region Clerk National Business Agent (A).
July 19, 2018
Wilmington DE/Malcolm T Smith Area Local Hits the Streets to Fight for the People’s Postal Service
On July 9, in response to the White House’s recent plan to privatize the USPS, Wilmington DE/Malcolm T Smith Area Local hit the pavement to spread the word that the fight is on to save the people’s post office.
July 16, 2018
Collective Bargaining Versus the “Open-Door”
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By President Mark Dimondstein Members of Central Jersey Area Local 149 are "Fired Up and Ready to Go" on Union Gear Da...
July 5, 2018
Two New Pre-Convention Workshops Added
The Research & Education Department sponsor's the APWU’s 16th Educational Conference, a National Convention event that provides union members with a wealth of information to take home to their local and state organizatio...
July 4, 2018
“Why Trump Shouldn’t Privatize the Post Office” on Fox Business
July 2, 2018
APWU Members are FIRED UP AND READY TO GO!
American Postal Workers Union members from coast-to-coast say why they are FIRED UP AND READY TO GO for the 2018 Contract Negotiations!
July 2, 2018
Appointments in Maintenance Craft
President Dimondstein has announced in accordance with Article 21 of the American Postal Workers Union Constitution & Bylaws, Idowu Balogun has assumed the position of the Maintenance Division Director. Western Region Ma...
July 1, 2018
President Dimondstein Delivers Remarks on Opening Day of Contract Talks
Watch President Dimondstein's strong remarks to lead off opening day of contract talks.
June 30, 2018
Fired Up and Ready to Go! Contract Negotiations Begin Between the APWU and USPS
June 26, 2018
APWU Fired Up, Live and Livestreamed
Members of the American Postal Workers Union got fired up for the opening of collective bargaining with a raucous rally on the evening before negotiations began, promising intense member engagement across the country.
June 25, 2018
LIVE: Watch the 2018 Contract Rally
June 22, 2018
ARE YOU FIRED UP AND READY TO GO?
With only a few days before contract negotiations, President Dimondstein has an important message for you!
June 21, 2018
White House Plan to Privatize the Postal Service
The White House proposal on restructuring the federal government released today, “Delivering Government Solutions in the 21st Century,” delivered nothing but misinformation and, if implemented, would end regular mail and...
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June 21, 2018
Join us Online for the Contract Negotiations Opening Day Kick-Off Rally
APWU invites all members and allies to join us online for the Contract Negotiations Opening Day Kick-Off Rally on June 25 at 7PM EDT. Several labor allies, political leaders, and community supporters will be joining in....
June 18, 2018
Steven G. Raymer, APWU Maintenance Division Director
Brother Steven G. Raymer, who served as the union’s Maintenance Division Director for the past 17 years, was on the union’s National Executive Board and a lifetime trade unionist passed away suddenly from a heart attack...
June 14, 2018
LIVE: Join the Town Hall Call
Click here to join the call today at 2PM and 7PM EDT
June 14, 2018
Wear Your Sticker on June 26
June 26 is a big day for hundreds of thousands of postal workers and our families. It’s the opening day of contract negotiations for our new collective bargaining agreement. June 26 is a day to stand up, speak out and s...
June 14, 2018
Show Solidarity on Union Gear Thursday!
Boston Metro Area Local Standing Strong & United on Union Gear Thursday! If your local is FIRED UP AND READY TO GO send union gear and contract action images to communications@apwu.org.
June 8, 2018
APWU Meets With Federal Task Force Considering Changes to USPS
APWU met with the White House Task Force on the Postal Service on Tuesday, June 6 and presented a series of recommendations and supporting materials on how the USPS could improve services, become more financially stable,...