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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 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...
August 2, 2016
APWU Executive Board Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
The APWU National Executive Board endorsed Hillary Clinton for president by acclamation on July 29, the day after she received the nomination of the Democratic Party.
August 2, 2016
APWU Executive Board Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
The APWU National Executive Board endorsed Hillary Clinton for president by acclamation on July 29, the day after she received the nomination of the Democratic Party.
August 1, 2016
Contract Teleconference Addresses Common Questions
APWU President Mark Dimondstein and other members of the union’s negotiating team answered questions posed by union members during two Town Hall teleconferences on July 21. More 1,000 people participated in the calls, wh...
August 1, 2016
Contract Teleconference Addresses Common Questions
APWU President Mark Dimondstein and other members of the union’s negotiating team answered questions posed by union members during two Town Hall teleconferences on July 21. More 1,000 people participated in the calls, wh...
August 1, 2016
National Executive Board Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
The APWU National Executive Board endorsed Hillary Clinton for president by acclamation on July 29, the day after she received the nomination of the Democratic Party.
August 1, 2016
National Executive Board Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
The APWU National Executive Board endorsed Hillary Clinton for president by acclamation on July 29, the day after she received the nomination of the Democratic Party.
August 1, 2016
Western Pennsylvania Keeps the Heat On Staples
APWU members in western Pennsylvania picketed in support of the Stop Staples boycott on July 31.
August 1, 2016
Western Pennsylvania Keeps the Heat On Staples
APWU members in western Pennsylvania picketed in support of the Stop Staples boycott on July 31.
July 29, 2016
APWU Members Spread Message at Democratic Convention
From left: Legislative Director Judy Beard, Clerk Craft Director Clint Burelson, Philadelphia PA Local Secretary Cynthia Heyward, Philadelphia Local President Nick Casselli, Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy, Presid...
July 29, 2016
APWU Members Spread Message at Democratic Convention
From left: Legislative Director Judy Beard, Clerk Craft Director Clint Burelson, Philadelphia PA Local Secretary Cynthia Heyward, Philadelphia Local President Nick Casselli, Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy, Presid...
July 29, 2016
New Pay Scales Posted
The new pay scales under the 2015-2018 contract are now posted at apwu.org. According to information provided by the Postal Service, management will implement the new pay rates on Aug. 6 (Pay Period 17) and they will be...
July 29, 2016
New Pay Scales Posted
The new pay scales under the 2015-2018 contract are now posted at apwu.org. According to information provided by the Postal Service, management will implement the new pay rates on Aug. 6 (Pay Period 17) and they will be...
July 29, 2016
Three New Signoffs in the Clerk Craft
APWU Clerk Craft officers and the Postal Service signed three documents on July 29: They agreed to a new set of Questions & Answers on the POStPlan, Filling Residual Vacancies, and Travel; signed a Step 4 Settlement on...
July 29, 2016
Three New Signoffs in the Clerk Craft
APWU Clerk Craft officers and the Postal Service signed three documents on July 29: They agreed to a new set of Questions & Answers on the POStPlan, Filling Residual Vacancies, and Travel; signed a Step 4 Settlement on...
July 27, 2016
New Pay Rates Take Effect Aug. 6; Retroactive Pay Expected Nov. 4
Union Members across the country displayed solidarity on the openingday of arbitration. Members of the Oakland Local are shown above. According to information provided by the Postal Service, the new pay rates outlined in...
July 27, 2016
New Pay Rates Take Effect Aug. 6; Retroactive Pay Expected Nov. 4
Union Members across the country displayed solidarity on the openingday of arbitration. Members of the Oakland Local are shown above. According to information provided by the Postal Service, the new pay rates outlined in...
July 27, 2016
We Have a New Union Contract!
Workfloor solidarity was instrumental in the fight for a new contract.(This article first appeared in the July-August 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker Magazine) The big news is in - 200,000 postal workers represe...