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September 9, 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...
September 9, 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...
September 9, 2016
Vote in Election of National Union Officers
Ballots for the 2016 Election of APWU National Officers will be mailed to members’ homes Saturday, Sept. 10, to Thursday, Sept. 15. All members “in good standing” as of June 24, 2016, will receive a ballot. To be counted...
September 9, 2016
Vote in Election of National Union Officers
Ballots for the 2016 Election of APWU National Officers will be mailed to members’ homes Saturday, Sept. 10, to Thursday, Sept. 15. All members “in good standing” as of June 24, 2016, will receive a ballot. To be counted...
September 8, 2016
Convention Photos Posted Online
Photos from the APWU’s 23rd Biennial National Convention have been uploaded to the union's Flickr account, where members can view and download photos from all convention events.
September 8, 2016
Convention Photos Posted Online
Photos from the APWU’s 23rd Biennial National Convention have been uploaded to the union's Flickr account, where members can view and download photos from all convention events.
September 8, 2016
Keep the Promise: Pass the Bill
APWU officers and staff were among the thousands who stood in solidarity with the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) outside the Capitol on Sept. 8, demanding that Congress “Keep the Promise: Pass the Bill.”
September 8, 2016
Keep the Promise: Pass the Bill
APWU officers and staff were among the thousands who stood in solidarity with the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) outside the Capitol on Sept. 8, demanding that Congress “Keep the Promise: Pass the Bill.”
September 7, 2016
Pittsburgh Metro Area Local Shows Labor Day Spirit
Members of the Pittsburgh Metro Area Local showed union spirit while marching in the city’s Labor Day parade. Participants also spread the message about the Stop Staples campaign.
September 7, 2016
Pittsburgh Metro Area Local Shows Labor Day Spirit
Members of the Pittsburgh Metro Area Local showed union spirit while marching in the city’s Labor Day parade. Participants also spread the message about the Stop Staples campaign.
September 6, 2016
Saying ‘No’ to Staples on Labor Day
Bay Area Stop Staples activists set up a table at a Teamsters-hosted Labor Day picnic, where many “Don’t Buy Staples” postcards were signed.
September 6, 2016
Saying ‘No’ to Staples on Labor Day
Bay Area Stop Staples activists set up a table at a Teamsters-hosted Labor Day picnic, where many “Don’t Buy Staples” postcards were signed.
September 2, 2016
Attend the APWU POWER Eastern/Northeast Regions Educational Conference
The APWU POWER Eastern/Northeast Regions Educational Conference will take place Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28, 2016. (Participants should plan to arrive at the hotel on Wednesday, October 26. The conference...
September 2, 2016
Attend the APWU POWER Eastern/Northeast Regions Educational Conference
The APWU POWER Eastern/Northeast Regions Educational Conference will take place Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28, 2016. (Participants should plan to arrive at the hotel on Wednesday, October 26. The conference...
September 2, 2016
MVS Wins Important Ruling on Subcontracting Notification
The APWU won an important arbitration case on Aug. 18, when Arbitrator Shyam Das ruled that the Postal Service violated the Collective Bargaining Agreement by notifying the union of subcontracting awards after they have...
September 2, 2016
MVS Wins Important Ruling on Subcontracting Notification
The APWU won an important arbitration case on Aug. 18, when Arbitrator Shyam Das ruled that the Postal Service violated the Collective Bargaining Agreement by notifying the union of subcontracting awards after they have...
September 2, 2016
Philadelphia APWU Officers Talk Postal with Sen. Bob Casey
APWU officers discussed postal issues with Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) on Sept. 1, at the Philadelphia BMC’s union hall. Nick Casselli, president of the Philadelphia Area Local; Ken Prinz, MVS NBA, Philadelphia Region; Mike Ga...
September 2, 2016
Philadelphia APWU Officers Talk Postal with Sen. Bob Casey
APWU officers discussed postal issues with Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) on Sept. 1, at the Philadelphia BMC’s union hall. Nick Casselli, president of the Philadelphia Area Local; Ken Prinz, MVS NBA, Philadelphia Region; Mike Ga...
September 2, 2016
Willie Nelson Featured in New ‘Grand Alliance’ Video
In a heartwarming two-minute video, Willie Nelson, the iconic musician and founder of Farm Aid, shares his personal connection to the Postal Service and calls on viewers to join A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal...
September 2, 2016
Willie Nelson Featured in New ‘Grand Alliance’ Video
In a heartwarming two-minute video, Willie Nelson, the iconic musician and founder of Farm Aid, shares his personal connection to the Postal Service and calls on viewers to join A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal...
September 1, 2016
2016 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 2016. Click here to see this year's winners
September 1, 2016
2016 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 2016. Click here to see this year's winners
September 1, 2016
2016: An Extremely Active Year
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Sisters and brothers, 2016 has been an extremely active year for the apwu and our members. We received our long-aw...
September 1, 2016
2016: An Extremely Active Year
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Sisters and brothers, 2016 has been an extremely active year for the apwu and our members. We received our long-aw...
September 1, 2016
Applications for Holiday Temp Jobs Due Sept. 11
Time is running short for APWU retirees who are interested in applying for temporary positions as Holiday Clerk Assistants: Applications are due Sept. 11. The Peak Season Exception Periods memo signed by President Mark D...
September 1, 2016
Applications for Holiday Temp Jobs Due Sept. 11
Time is running short for APWU retirees who are interested in applying for temporary positions as Holiday Clerk Assistants: Applications are due Sept. 11. The Peak Season Exception Periods memo signed by President Mark D...
September 1, 2016
APWU Gains Task Force On Expanded Services
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The 2015 contract campaign presented an opportunity to demonstrate broad public support for strengthening and expa...
September 1, 2016
APWU Gains Task Force On Expanded Services
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The 2015 contract campaign presented an opportunity to demonstrate broad public support for strengthening and expa...
September 1, 2016
COLA Projection for 2017?
This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) As we go to press it is too early to know if retirees will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in 2...
September 1, 2016
COLA Projection for 2017?
This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) As we go to press it is too early to know if retirees will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in 2...