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January 5, 2025
January February Contract Update
When the main union contract between the APWU and USPS expired on Sept. 20, 2024, the APWU negotiating team “stopped the clock,” meaning that we felt we were making some positive progress and could still come to an agree...
December 23, 2024
Exam 427 Information Update
The Postal Service recently provided an explanation of the requirements concerning Exam 427, which is taken by clerks who bid for Mailing Requirements Clerk (MRC) and Bulk Mail Technician (BMT) duty assignments.
December 21, 2024
Senate Passes Social Security Fairness Act, Securing Economic Justice for Postal, Federal, and Public-Sector Retirees
On Friday Dec. 20, the Senate voted 76-20 to pass The Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), righting a decades-old wrong, and winning economic justice for postal, federal, and public-sector retirees by repealing the Wi...
December 16, 2024
Maintenance PTR Settlement Payout 2024 -2025
The Maintenance PTR Settlement Payout for 2024-2025 will be disbursed to eligible maintenance PTR employees. Provide your EIN to check your eligibility.
December 13, 2024
Social Security Fairness Act Passes House, Senator Schumer Pledges to Bring Bill to a Vote
On Dec. 11, standing alongside labor leaders and union members in the pouring rain, Sen. Schumer joined the Social Security Fairness rally outside the Capitol and pledged to bring bill H.R. 82, The Social Security Fairne...
December 9, 2024
Postal Workers Improve Election Mail Delivery, Show the Postal Service Works When Given Proper Tools, Staffing
On Dec. 2, 2024, the Postal Service released its post-election analysis of how the USPS handled election mail and ballots in the 2024 General Election. Here are the results.
December 5, 2024
Health Plan Open Season Enrollment Extended to Dec. 13
Through union advocacy, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has granted an extension to the health plan Open Season enrollment period for Postal Service employees, a win for postal workers and annuitants across the...
December 4, 2024
APWU President Mark Dimondstein Provides Contract Negotiations Update as of December 4, 2024
Read the full transcript of APWU President Mark Dimondstein's Contract Negotiations Update as of December 4, 2024
November 19, 2024
School Lunch Junk Fees Hit Working Families’ Wallets
The American Postal Worker sheds a light on school lunch “junk fees” that are another way big banks exploit working people.
November 19, 2024
Postal Service Eliminates Deepest Presort Discounts for Package Consolidators
The Postal Service eliminated the deepest presort discounts used by package consolidators, returning work to the USPS and increasing revenue.
November 18, 2024
Retirees Can Save on Medicare with the APWU High Option
Health Plan Director Sarah Jane Rodriguez explains how retirees can save on Medicare with the APWU Health Plan High Option.
November 18, 2024
Your Union Dues Stop When You Retire from the Post Office
Whether you’re a local, state, or national officer, or a shop steward, once you retire you must continue to be a full dues-paying member of the APWU in order to remain an officer of the APWU. You can do this by joining t...
November 18, 2024
Year-End Review
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman provides a summary of the Human Relations Departments' activities over the past year, including fortifying coalitions, OWCP training and the Employee Assistance Program.
November 18, 2024
Project 2025 Will Spell the End of Veterans’ VA Health Care
In this edition, we will focus on making our APWU veterans’ family aware of what “Project 2025” has in store for veterans.
November 18, 2024
Understanding Your Rights
Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson explains your grievance rights under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
November 18, 2024
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 not to exceed 360 calendar days per appointment. A PSE is not a Holiday...
November 18, 2024
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 reasons to stay engaged in politics as the new year approaches.
November 18, 2024
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 solidarity.
November 18, 2024
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 education, training, good communication and networking.
November 18, 2024
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
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 voice to pursue the gains and protections that they deserve.
November 18, 2024
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 Information System.
November 18, 2024
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 vigilant about suspicious mail and packages. Here are signs to look for:
November 18, 2024
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
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 renewal of bond coverage.
November 18, 2024
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
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
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, 2024, at 3 p.m. EST
November 14, 2024
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 as the Maintenance Division’s Central Region National Business Agent “...
November 14, 2024
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 from signing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Dru...