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August 23, 2016
President Dimondstein: We Can Forge Ahead, Build Power, and Win!
In a rousing speech to convention delegates, President Mark Dimondstein outlined the challenges and possibilities facing APWU members. Also: Empowering Young Workers
August 23, 2016
President Dimondstein: We Can Forge Ahead, Build Power, and Win!
In a rousing speech to convention delegates, President Mark Dimondstein outlined the challenges and possibilities facing APWU members. Also: Empowering Young Workers
August 21, 2016
Mobilizing a Progressive Labor Movement
Postal workers are experts in workroom floor solidarity. But in order to build a true, progressive labor movement, that sense of mobilization must be spread into the community – and beyond. “None of us can do anything to...
August 21, 2016
Mobilizing a Progressive Labor Movement
Postal workers are experts in workroom floor solidarity. But in order to build a true, progressive labor movement, that sense of mobilization must be spread into the community – and beyond. “None of us can do anything to...
August 21, 2016
Thriving Clerk Craft is Ready for More!
Members of the Clerk Craft have a reason to celebrate: For the first time in over a decade, the craft has grown. After losing more than 100,000 jobs since 2003, 15,000 new members have been added to the rolls.
August 21, 2016
Historic Win for the Maintenance Craft: An All-Career Workforce
The new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) included a historic win for the Maintenance Craft. “We have negotiated our way to an all-career workforce,” Maintenance Craft Director Steven G. Raymer, said at the National...
August 21, 2016
Thriving Clerk Craft is Ready for More!
Members of the Clerk Craft have a reason to celebrate: For the first time in over a decade, the craft has grown. After losing more than 100,000 jobs since 2003, 15,000 new members have been added to the rolls.
August 21, 2016
Historic Win for the Maintenance Craft: An All-Career Workforce
The new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) included a historic win for the Maintenance Craft. “We have negotiated our way to an all-career workforce,” Maintenance Craft Director Steven G. Raymer, said at the National...
August 20, 2016
Dimondstein: Contract Negotiations Reflect Our Power
“Negotiations come down to power,” APWU President Mark Dimondstein told delegates at the union’s National Convention at a meeting on the new contract. The results of negotiations reflect how much power and leverage each...
August 20, 2016
Dimondstein: Contract Negotiations Reflect Our Power
“Negotiations come down to power,” APWU President Mark Dimondstein told delegates at the union’s National Convention at a meeting on the new contract. The results of negotiations reflect how much power and leverage each...
August 18, 2016
Stop Staples Activists Honor Rosie the Riveter
Stop Staples activists, APWU members and retirees participated in an event honoring Rosie the Riveter on Saturday, Aug. 13, in Richmond, CA. The event also recognized all the women who helped build ships and planes durin...
August 18, 2016
Stop Staples Activists Honor Rosie the Riveter
Stop Staples activists, APWU members and retirees participated in an event honoring Rosie the Riveter on Saturday, Aug. 13, in Richmond, CA. The event also recognized all the women who helped build ships and planes durin...
August 16, 2016
COLA Increase
Career employees represented by the APWU will receive a one-cent per hour cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective Sept. 3, in accordance with the 2015-2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The increase is the result o...
August 16, 2016
COLA Increase
Career employees represented by the APWU will receive a one-cent per hour cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective Sept. 3, in accordance with the 2015-2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The increase is the result o...
August 15, 2016
Stop Staples Campaign Perseveres in Western Pennsylvania
Members of the Western Pennsylvania Postal Solidarity Committee held a Stop Staples protest in front of a location in Uniontown, PA, on Sunday, Aug. 14. Participants came from as far away as Beaver County, PA, and Ohio...
August 15, 2016
Stop Staples Campaign Perseveres in Western Pennsylvania
Members of the Western Pennsylvania Postal Solidarity Committee held a Stop Staples protest in front of a location in Uniontown, PA, on Sunday, Aug. 14. Participants came from as far away as Beaver County, PA, and Ohio...
August 12, 2016
Candidates’ Online Statements Updated
Several candidates for national union office have updated their online statements, in accordance with Article 11.3.c.2 of the APWU Constitution. To view the statements, click here and follow the log-in instructions for...
August 12, 2016
Candidates’ Online Statements Updated
Several candidates for national union office have updated their online statements, in accordance with Article 11.3.c.2 of the APWU Constitution. To view the statements, click here and follow the log-in instructions for...
August 11, 2016
APWU, USPS Agree to Moratorium on Grievances
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. 15 until Sept. 9 due to the 2016 APWU B...
August 11, 2016
APWU, USPS Agree to Moratorium on Grievances
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. 15 until Sept. 9 due to the 2016 APWU B...
August 10, 2016
USPS Third Quarter Financial Report
According to financial results released on Aug. 9, the Postal Service has earned $1.3 billion in operating profit so far this year, making this the fourth straight year the USPS is operating in the black. Operating profi...
August 10, 2016
USPS Third Quarter Financial Report
According to financial results released on Aug. 9, the Postal Service has earned $1.3 billion in operating profit so far this year, making this the fourth straight year the USPS is operating in the black. Operating profi...
August 8, 2016
Convention Resolutions Now Posted
**(8/8/18 UPDATE: APWU 24th BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION RESOLUTION INFORMATION CAN NOW BE FOUND HERE)** Resolutions that will be considered by delegates to the APWU 23rd Biennial National Convention are now posted [Memb...
August 8, 2016
Convention Resolutions Now Posted
**(8/8/18 UPDATE: APWU 24th BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION RESOLUTION INFORMATION CAN NOW BE FOUND HERE)** Resolutions that will be considered by delegates to the APWU 23rd Biennial National Convention are now posted [Memb...
August 5, 2016
Check It Out: Updated Organization Materials
Updated organizing materials are now available, including a Welcome Book, and PSE Brochure, Organization Director Anna Smith has announced.
August 5, 2016
Check It Out: Updated Organization Materials
Updated organizing materials are now available, including a Welcome Book, and PSE Brochure, Organization Director Anna Smith has announced.
August 4, 2016
Iowa Post Office Issued $44,000 Fine for OSHA Violations
On July 29, a post office located in Osceola, IA, was issued a fine of $44,000 for four serious and one repeated safety violations.
August 4, 2016
Iowa Post Office Issued $44,000 Fine for OSHA Violations
On July 29, a post office located in Osceola, IA, was issued a fine of $44,000 for four serious and one repeated safety violations.
August 3, 2016
480-481 Local Takes Stand Against Hostile Work Environment
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker Magazine) APWU members at the Metroplex Mail Processing and Distribution Center in suburban Detroit are taking a stand against an e...
August 3, 2016
480-481 Local Takes Stand Against Hostile Work Environment
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker Magazine) APWU members at the Metroplex Mail Processing and Distribution Center in suburban Detroit are taking a stand against an e...