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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,...
June 8, 2018
APWU Tells the PMG
APWU members are turning out and showing up for the Tell the PMG Video Challenge. Members from Baltimore to Dallas to Salt Lake City have already submitted videos explaining the importance of the work they do, that they...
June 4, 2018
Tell the PMG!
Have you ever wanted to tell the Postmaster General a thing or two? Now you can. The APWU Contract Campaign is asking members to submit short videos to the union telling the story of the work you and other union memb...
June 1, 2018
After Over 60 Dutiful Years, He’s Retiring at 89
David Celebrating 67 Years of Federal Service on May 31. When David Rodriguez first began at the U.S. Post Office Department in 1958, employees would show up and have to wait until work was available, resulting in 12- to...
May 21, 2018
Remembering President Emeritus William Burrus
APWU National President Emeritus William Burrus passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the age of eighty-one. "We, as postal workers, including our families and our communities, have greatly benefited from his impassio...
May 10, 2018
Power to the Workers – New Bill to Strengthen Unions
On Wednesday, May 9, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced the Workplace Democracy Act, with Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI) introducing the companion bill in the House of Representatives.
May 10, 2018
Washington’s Latest Attempt to Slash our Pay & Benefits
“Such changes would mean thousands of dollars taken out of active workers’ paychecks and thousands more in reduced benefits for retirees,” said APWU Legislative and Political Director Judy Beard. Taken together, the prop...
May 4, 2018
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
The APWU National officers are asking members to actively support the 26th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 12.
May 2, 2018
Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee Convenes
Members of the APWU’s Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee held their first meeting in Washington, DC, on April 24. The committee advises the union’s National Negotiations Committee on bargaining demands and must...
May 2, 2018
Arizona and Colorado Workers Join the Fight for Quality Education
“We have classrooms where students sit on counter tops because there aren’t enough desks or seats in the room.”
May 1, 2018
Nation’s Capital Southern Maryland Area Local CAT Commemorates 1970 Postal Strike
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) NCSMAL members (L-R) Julio Mercedes, Derrick Williams, Gary Ledford and James Higginbotham The Nation’s Capital Southern Ma...
May 1, 2018
National Officers Attend AFGE Rally
This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) APWU Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Powell (center) speaks at an AFGE rally. Also pictured (L-R) is AFGE Bureau of Prisons C...
May 1, 2018
Rising Up in West Virginia & Beyond!
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By President Mark Dimondstein In late February, 37,000 West Virginia teachers and school employees went on an inspiring ni...
May 1, 2018
Say ‘No’ to the Latest USPS Survey
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman Are you engaged?” Those are the words the Postal Service is using to get y...