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November 18, 2024

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The Myth of the ‘Holiday PSE’

You will not find a PSE position title of, “Holiday PSE,” “Temporary PSE,” “Peak Season PSE” or “360-PSE.” The postal Service hires PSEs for a term no...

November 18, 2024

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Staying Engaged Beyond the Election

"As the 2024 election season has come to a close, it is important to stay engaged." APWU legislative and Political Director Judy Beard provides reason...

November 18, 2024

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Looking Back: This Time in Our Labor History – Malbone Street Subway Wreck and The New Orleans General Strike

Malbone Street subway wreck shows importance of skilled, union labor. New Orelans General Strike shows the power of cross-racial, cross-trade solidari...

November 18, 2024

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Getting More Involved

Eastern Region Coordinator AJ Jones encourages members to be more active in APWU; by reviewing your local memorandum of understanding, and through edu...

November 18, 2024

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General Expeditors/Dock Clerks and the Dispatch Coordinator Position Myth

Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks discusses the Dispatch Coordinator position myth, and management’s attempts to cause rift between craft employees.

November 18, 2024

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Support Services Negotiations Updates

As the industrial division of the APWU, the Support Services Division negotiates on behalf of organized workers in the postal industry and is their vo...

November 18, 2024

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Changes Are Coming

MVS Director Michael Foster discusses changes coming to Postal Service that affect MVS work, such as updated PVS scanners and the new Fleet Management...

November 18, 2024

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Stay Vigilant About Suspicious Mail and Packages

As election mail season ends, and the Postal Service begins processing “peak season” mail, The Industrial Relations Department reminds you to stay vig...

November 18, 2024

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APWU and USPS ‘Stop the Clock’ – What Does This Mean for You?

Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash explains what it means to “Stop the Clock” during APWU-USPS contract negotiations.

November 18, 2024

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Preparing and Planning Ahead for 2025

Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell shares reminders for the upcoming Secretary-Treasurer’s training in April 2025, the 2025 APWU Scholarship Deadline, and...

November 18, 2024

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Voting: Your Voice and Opportunity to Make a Difference

Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy shares her hopes for the future of APWU. 

November 18, 2024

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Negotiations: No Easy Victories – the Struggle Continues!

President Dimondstein updates members on the current status of contract negotiations as of November 2024.

November 15, 2024

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2nd Webinar for Distribution of $15 Million for Part-Time Regular Employees in Maintenance on Nov. 20 at 3pm ET

If you were a Part-Time Regular from 2018 Fiscal year to December 31,2023, register and join us for a Zoom presentation on Wednesday, November 20, 202...

November 14, 2024

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Maintenance Division Appoints Stephanie Logan as Central Region National Business Agent ‘C’

In accordance with Article 21 of the APWU Constitution and Bylaws, Maintenance Division Director Idowu Balogun has appointed Stephanie Logan to serve...

November 14, 2024

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MVS Division Settles Puerto Rico FMCSA Consent to Query Form Dispute

The Motor Vehicle Service (MVS) Division has settled a Step-4 grievance (APWU Case HQTV20230514) on whether MVS employees in Puerto Rico are exempt fr...

November 14, 2024

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Postal Vehicle Operators Pilot MOUs Expanded

The national parties have agreed upon additional MOUs for establishing and developing Postal Vehicle Operators (PVOs). The PVO position is intended to...

November 13, 2024

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The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, Passes the House of Representatives

On the evening of November 12, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of...

November 12, 2024

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HAPPENING TODAY: House of Representatives Expected to Vote on the Social Security Fairness Act

The House is expected to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act Tuesday evening. We are asking every APWU member to call today, Tuesday, November 12...

November 6, 2024

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Statement by APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the 2024 Election

APWU President Mark Dimondstein provides a statement on the 2024 Election

November 4, 2024

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Your Work During the Election Matters: A Message to Every Postal Worker

I want to acknowledge the incredible dedication and effort each of you has put into ensuring every mail-in ballot is delivered on time. The hard work...

October 30, 2024

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Upcoming Proposed Flexible Spending Account Changes

The APWU was recently notified of the proposed change to the FSA (Flexible Spending Account) administrator. FSA is an important negotiated benefit as...

October 23, 2024

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Starkest Threat to Veterans’ Benefits Is Project 2025, Another Trump Administration

More than 30,000 APWU members are Veterans, and many more have Veterans in their families or among their close friends. With Election Day drawing near...

October 22, 2024

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Updated 2024 APWU Constitution Posted

The updated 2024 APWU Constitution & Bylaws has been posted.

October 9, 2024

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Message to Our APWU Family Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton Devastation

Many of our North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida members and their families, as well as the communities we serve, are reeling from the...

October 9, 2024

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Robert Romanowski Appointed to Fill New Clerk Division Assistant Director “C” Position

On October 8, 2024, Robert “Bob” Romanowski was named by APWU Clerk Division Director Lamont Brooks to fill the newly created position of Assistant Di...

October 9, 2024

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Updates to USPS Eagle Clean (e4776) Pilot Program in the Maintenance Craft

The Postal Service formally notified the APWU on June 20, 2024, that they believed the Eagle Clean (e4776) pilot program was a success and they would...

October 8, 2024

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We Won’t Be Silenced: APWU Members Loud and Proud for October 1 National Day of Action

Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets for our “October 1 National Day of Action” to let the public know just how well we can move...

October 2, 2024

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APWU President Mark Dimondstein Appears on PBS News Hour

  Postal workers are warning of what they call 'substandard performance' by the U.S. Postal Service. The American Postal Workers Union is calling for...

October 1, 2024

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Postal Workers Hold Nationwide ‘Day of Action’ Oct. 1 in 90 Cities to Promote Vote-by-Mail, Demand First-Class Service Year-Round

WASHINGTON –  On Tues., Oct. 1 postal workers who are members of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) will be rallying with the public in front of...

September 23, 2024

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APWU Maintenance Division Secures $15 Million Part-Time Regular Settlement Agreement

In 2021, the APWU Maintenance Division filed a national dispute regarding the Postal Service's violation of Article 7 section 3 of the Collective Barg...