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September 21, 2024

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NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: APWU and USPS ‘Stop The Clock’ to Continue Bargaining

As the current contract was due to expire at midnight, September 20, 2024, APWU and USPS agreed to 'Stop The Clock' to continue bargaining for a new c...

September 19, 2024

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APWU Welcomes Reversal of Some USPS Consolidation Efforts, Keeping Mail Processing Local at More Facilities

The APWU and the 200,000 dedicated postal workers we represent stand with the people of the country for improved postal services. There is too much de...

September 19, 2024

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Unions Rally for Social Security Fairness on Capitol Hill

With just over a week before members of Congress leave Washington, D.C. until after the November elections, the time is now to pass the bipartisan Soc...

September 16, 2024

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APWU President Mark Dimondstein Responds to Trump’s Truth Social Post

On September 15, former President Donald Trump said that the Postal Service could not be trusted to deliver election mail, an attack on the 650,000 de...

September 10, 2024

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President Mark Dimondstein Updates Members on APWU Contract Negotiations

Greetings APWU Family, With our main Collective Bargaining Agreement expiring on September 20th, I wanted to give you a status report.

August 27, 2024

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‘Stay In Your Lane, APWU’?

Western Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez explains the importance of union involvement beyond the workroom floor  including economic, political, and...

August 27, 2024

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Time is Running Out!

Enrollment Period (SEP), which waives the late-fee penalty for current Medicare Part A USPS annuitants to also enroll in Medicare Part B. The deadline...

August 27, 2024

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After a Successful Convention, the Support Services Division Continues Negotiations

“Your contract campaign actions, in concert with the negotiations, will show postal management that our union negotiators truly express the will of th...

August 26, 2024

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Peak Season Exception Periods Set For 2024

The parties mutually agree the 2024 Peak Season Exception Period (accounting periods 3 and 4) and the four (4) week period prior to accounting period...

August 26, 2024

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When We Fight, We Win!

MVS Director Michael Foster provides a summary of the 46th MVS Directors’ Conference and MVS General Session, held in the days leading up to the Bienn...

August 26, 2024

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Successful Convention, Maintenance Craft Conference

Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun provides a summary of Maintenance Craft during the Biennial National Convention including the Bulk Mail Cente...

August 26, 2024

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Clerk Division Conference Offers Guidance, Applauds Work of Others

Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks summarizes the Clerk Conference at the APWU Biennial Convention, including delegate-approved changes to the nationa...

August 26, 2024

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Sleep and Rest Can Help You Avoid Getting Injured

Lack of sleep can lead to on-the-job injuries. The Industrial Relations Department shares tips to help you achieve a more restful sleep and avoid inju...

August 26, 2024

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2024 Election Mail Procedures

As we approach Election Season, The American Postal Worker outlines the difference between Election mail and Political mail, and their processing proc...

August 26, 2024

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 KEY UPDATES FROM THE 27TH BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION

 KEY UPDATES FROM THE 27TH BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION

August 26, 2024

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Historic Meeting Confirms White House Partnership With Union Veterans Council

The APWU’s very own National Veterans, Guard, and Reservist Information Specialist (VGRIS) Robert “Bob” La Foe, represented the APWU veterans’ members...

August 26, 2024

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Stroke Prevention: Know the Risk Factors

APWU Health Plan Director Sarah J. Rodriguez shares Stroke Prevention and Risk Factors from the United Healthcare network, including how to spot a str...

August 26, 2024

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The Importance of Labor Unions

Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson highlights the importance of labor unions, and its positive impacts across the workplace for all demog...

August 26, 2024

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Negotiations Update, Renewed Demand for Better Staffing

Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash shares his encounter with short-staffing at a local post office. Read his experience and learn more about t...

August 26, 2024

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Join Our Fight as We Continue to Organize for a Stronger Union

Organization Director Anna Smith highlights the top locals in several categories who increased their membership percentage during the Building Union P...

August 26, 2024

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Reflections from the 27th Biennial National Convention

Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman shares takeaways from the 27th Biennial National Convention, and more of what’s to come from the Human Relation...

August 26, 2024

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The 2024 Elections: It’s Time to Mobilize

Legislative Director Judy Beard urges members to get involved this election season, check their voter registration, and make a plan to vote.

August 26, 2024

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APWU 27th Biennial Convention ‘Union Proud, Say It Loud!’

Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell congratulates the APWU Scholarship winners, details upcoming Secretary-Treasurer’s trainings, and reminds members to vo...

August 26, 2024

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2024 Elections – It’s Time to Get Out the Vote!

“We have just two months to mobilize voters to elect candidates that support postal issues and those that protect the future of our families, jobs, co...

August 26, 2024

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The State of the APWU Is Energized, Mobilized, Ready to Organize!

President Dimondstein shares an excerpt from his APWU State of the Union Address and urges members to “‘Energize, Organize, Mobilize’ for a better lif...

August 23, 2024

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17,000 AT&T Workers Strike Across Southeastern US

More than 17,000 AT&T workers across nine southeastern states walked off their jobs on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. The workers, represented by Communicatio...

August 23, 2024

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Statement from APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the Postal Service’s Proposal to Further Slow Mail Processing and Delivery

The American Postal Workers Union is deeply concerned regarding the August 22nd announcement from postal management, with the support of the Postal Bo...

August 22, 2024

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Maintenance Division Appoints Josh Montgomery as Southern Region NBA

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

August 22, 2024

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APWU Supports Protecting the Right to Vote, Vote-by-Mail Initiatives

APWU staunchly supports “Get Out the Vote” and vote at home initiatives to elect leaders who will fight for postal workers and our issues. We will con...