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October 2, 2018
The National Convention Sets the Path for Current and Future APWU Struggles
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Twenty-one hundred APWU members departed from the union’s 24th Biennial National Convention in August uplifted, un...
October 1, 2018
The Five Ds
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By President Mark Dimondstein I was honored to have led the just concluded APWU’s 24th Biennial National Conventi...
September 27, 2018
APWU Reaches Agreement on an Updated RI-399 Process
After decades of jurisdictional disputes, the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) reached agreement with the National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU) and the Postal Service on an updated RI-399 procedure for jurisdic...
September 21, 2018
APWU and Postal Management Agree to Extend Negotiations Deadline until October 20, 2018
APWU President Mark Dimondstein has announced that the union and the Postal Service have agreed to extend negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement for 30 days. Our current union contract between the America...
September 17, 2018
Pledge to Join the Fight to Defend the PUBLIC Postal Service
September 13, 2018
Major Win for the MVS Craft – POM 1995 Language Restored
September 12, 2018
Another Successful Private Sector Organizing Effort
September 10, 2018
APWU Members Rallied in Pittsburgh – The U.S. Mail is Not for Sale!
September 10, 2018
Call 866-412-8061 for Updates
The current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the American Postal Workers Union and the United States Postal Service expires at midnight September 20, 2018. The union entered the final 10-day stretch of intense neg...
September 10, 2018
Clerk Craft Settles 4 National Disputes with USPS
The Clerk Craft recently settled four (4) Step 4 National Disputes with the Postal Service that (1.) address the assignment of injured on duty employees in USPS “pilot” or experimental programs, (2.) Lead Clerk duties an...
September 10, 2018
Clerk Craft Settles 4 National Disputes with USPS
The Clerk Craft recently settled four (4) Step 4 National Disputes with the Postal Service that address (1.) the assignment of injured on duty employees in USPS “pilot” or experimental programs, (2.) Lead Clerk duties an...
September 10, 2018
Contract Negotiations Hotline Opened
The current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the American Postal Workers Union and the United States Postal Service expires at midnight September 20, 2018. The union entered the final 10-day stretch of intense neg...
September 10, 2018
Join Together THIS Thursday and Participate in National Union Gear Day!
September 20, 2018 marks the expiration of our Collective Bargaining Agreement between the APWU and the USPS. There is much at stake for members of the American Postal Workers Union as your negotiating committee is fight...
September 6, 2018
POWER Educational Conferences
APWU POWER Southern Region The APWU POWER Southern Region Educational Conference will be held on Monday, October 15 to Tuesday, October 16, 2018. The deadline to register is Monday, October 1, 2018. It will be held at th...
September 4, 2018
Jason Treier Appointed as Eastern Region Maintenance Division NBA
In accordance with Article 21 of the American Postal Workers Union Constitution & Bylaws, Jason Treier will serve as Eastern Region Maintenance Division National Business Agent, President Mark Dimondstein announced.
September 3, 2018
Happy Labor Day
APWU members Fight this Labor Day and every day for a Better Tomorrow!
August 29, 2018
Applications for Holiday Temp Jobs Due Sept. 24
Time is running short for APWU retirees who are interested in applying for temporary positions as Holiday Clerk Assistants: Applications are due Sept. 24. If you are interested in working temporarily as an Annuitant Holi...
August 29, 2018
It’s Time to Gear Up!
Danville Local Members Showing They Are #APWUnited! As our struggle for a good contract continues, let’s show management our union strength by rocking APWU gear. Wear APWU T-shirts, Hats, Buttons, Wristbands, etc. ever...
August 23, 2018
Historic ‘I Am A Man’ Strike of Memphis Sanitation Workers Inspires APWU
On day 3 of the 24th Biennial National Convention, the delegates heard from American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) leaders about the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike. Many delegates f...
August 21, 2018
Delegation Hits the Streets Proclaiming the ‘U.S. Mail Is Not For Sale!’
On Tuesday afternoon, the highest governing body of the American Postal Workers Union hit the streets to protest against the possible sale of the U.S. Postal Service. “This White House, the Heritage Foundation, and thei...
August 20, 2018
Overcoming the Struggles Ahead
On Monday, Aug. 20, APWU National President Mark Dimondstein delivered the “State of the Union” address to the 2,038 delegates to the 24th Biennial National Convention. President Dimondstein addressed the successes of th...
August 19, 2018
Craft and Retiree Conferences Address Pertinent Issues
On Aug. 19 and 20, APWU craft divisions – Clerk, Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Service, Support Services – and retirees held conferences. The ongoing contract negotiations was a topic on everyone’s mind.
August 17, 2018
So-Called “Right-to-Work” Defeated in Missouri
APWU Members Henry Rice & John Zamudio with a Proud Voter Labor strikes back! In a critical battle faced by the labor movement union members and community allies joined together to stop Right-to-Work (for less) in Misso...
August 14, 2018
2018 APWU Scholarship Winners
The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C.Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Award for 2018.
August 13, 2018
Moratorium on Grievances Agreement Due to Convention in August
The APWU and the Postal Service have agreed to a moratorium on grievances, disciplinary actions and arbitration hearings at the national, regional, state and local levels from Aug. 13 until Aug. 27 due to the 2018 APWU B...
August 10, 2018
Seventh and Final COLA under the 2015 Contract Agreement Announced
In accordance with the 2015-2018 APWU/USPS Collective Bargaining Agreement (union contract), career employees represented by the APWU will receive a 31 cent per hour cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), effective September...
August 8, 2018
APWU Arbitration Award Restores Rules for Employees Using Leave Without Pay to Campaign
APWU members can continue to volunteer in political campaigns under the long-standing leave-without-pay rules in the Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM). A national arbitrator rejected changes the Postal Service m...
August 3, 2018
PSEs for the USPS Health Benefits Plan
On July 30, 2018, the Postal Service notified the APWU that there will be a special enrollment period for PSEs to enroll in the USPS Health Benefits Plan. The enrollment period will be open from August 20, 2018 through...
July 27, 2018
Members in Action
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) PORTLAND, CINCINNATI LOCALS RALLY AGAINST CUTBACKS IN JOBS AND SERVICE Teresa Oller, steward from Portland OR Area Local...
July 27, 2018
We’re Fighting for Everyone
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) When APWU member Denisha Dean decided to step up and run for president of the Long Beach Area APWU Local, there were tho...