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May 6, 2016

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APWU Joins Verizon Strikers’ National Day of Action

On the picket line in Washington, DC.  In a show of support, APWU members joined Verizon strikers on picket lines during their National Day of Action...

May 1, 2016

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Facing Repression, Salvadoran Workers Fight Privatization

Salvadoran workers carry a banner that says, "Thanks to the Working Class" in a 2013 May Day demonstration.  Faced with a relentless push to privatize...

May 1, 2016

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With Mobilized Members, Healthcare Workers Win Contract

After a five year fight, the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) ratified contracts at all four Kaiser Permanente units in California late las...

May 1, 2016

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Steelworkers Ratify Contract After Six-Month Lockout

USW members picket the mill in Brackenridge after ATI locked them out. After a six-month lockout, 2,200 members of the United Steelworkers Union (USW)...

May 1, 2016

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Facing Repression, Salvadoran Workers Fight Privatization

Salvadoran workers carry a banner that says, "Thanks to the Working Class" in a 2013 May Day demonstration.  Faced with a relentless push to privatize...

May 1, 2016

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With Mobilized Members, Healthcare Workers Win Contract

After a five year fight, the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) ratified contracts at all four Kaiser Permanente units in California late las...

May 1, 2016

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Steelworkers Ratify Contract After Six-Month Lockout

USW members picket the mill in Brackenridge after ATI locked them out. After a six-month lockout, 2,200 members of the United Steelworkers Union (USW)...

April 27, 2016

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Celebrate May Day, International Workers Day, May 1

A 1933 May Day celebration in New York City. May Day, the International Workers Day, is celebrated around the world on May 1. Although May Day origina...

April 27, 2016

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Celebrate May Day, International Workers Day, May 1

A 1933 May Day celebration in New York City. May Day, the International Workers Day, is celebrated around the world on May 1. Although May Day origina...

April 20, 2016

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Philly BMC Local Supports Verizon Workers

From left: Neil Dossick, Chuck Camp, Mike Gallagher, Vince Tarducci, Joe Quinlan,  Bill Schweiker, Ron Leavesley. Members of the Philly BMC Local 7048...

April 20, 2016

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Philly BMC Local Supports Verizon Workers

From left: Neil Dossick, Chuck Camp, Mike Gallagher, Vince Tarducci, Joe Quinlan,  Bill Schweiker, Ron Leavesley. Members of the Philly BMC Local 7048...

April 18, 2016

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Democracy Awakening Converges at Capitol

Some of the APWU contingent on April 18. Dozens of APWU officers and staffers joined thousands of labor, civil rights, environmental and political ref...

April 18, 2016

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Democracy Awakening Converges at Capitol

Some of the APWU contingent on April 18. Dozens of APWU officers and staffers joined thousands of labor, civil rights, environmental and political ref...

April 13, 2016

APWU: Support 39,000 Striking Verizon Workers's image

APWU: Support 39,000 Striking Verizon Workers

APWU President Mark Dimondstein is calling on union members to support 39,000 Verizon workers who went on strike on April 13.  The contract for worker...

April 13, 2016

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APWU: Support 39,000 Striking Verizon Workers

APWU President Mark Dimondstein is calling on union members to support 39,000 Verizon workers who went on strike on April 13.  The contract for worker...

March 8, 2016

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March 8 is International Women’s Day

Tuesday, March 8, is International Women’s Day, a celebration of the social, cultural, economic, and political achievements of working women worldwide...

March 8, 2016

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March 8 is International Women’s Day

Tuesday, March 8, is International Women’s Day, a celebration of the social, cultural, economic, and political achievements of working women worldwide...

March 4, 2016

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Don’t Let Congress Run Out the Clock on Overtime

The APWU is asking union members to sign a petition sponsored by the AFL-CIO that calls on President Obama and the Department of Labor to move quickly...

March 4, 2016

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Don’t Let Congress Run Out the Clock on Overtime

The APWU is asking union members to sign a petition sponsored by the AFL-CIO that calls on President Obama and the Department of Labor to move quickly...

March 1, 2016

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APWU Supports NALC’s Annual Food Drive

APWU President Mark Dimondstein is urging APWU members to actively support the 24th annual Letter Carriers Food Drive, slated for Saturday, May 14.

March 1, 2016

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Building a Democracy for the 21st Century

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)  "Our democracy is under siege,” declares the webs...

March 1, 2016

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India Will Implement Postal Banking To Better Serve Remote Residents

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) India Post is planning to implement postal banking...

March 1, 2016

APWU Supports NALC’s Annual Food Drive's image

APWU Supports NALC’s Annual Food Drive

APWU President Mark Dimondstein is urging APWU members to actively support the 24th annual Letter Carriers Food Drive, slated for Saturday, May 14.

March 1, 2016

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Building a Democracy for the 21st Century

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)  "Our democracy is under siege,” declares the webs...

March 1, 2016

India Will Implement Postal Banking To Better Serve Remote Residents's image

India Will Implement Postal Banking To Better Serve Remote Residents

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) India Post is planning to implement postal banking...

February 29, 2016

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APWU Joins Democracy Initiative

Five years ago the “Citizens United” Supreme Court ruling unleashed unlimited, and often secret, corporate cash into the political process and electio...

February 29, 2016

APWU Joins Democracy Initiative's image

APWU Joins Democracy Initiative

Five years after the “Citizens United” Supreme Court ruling unleashed unlimited and often secret corporate cash into the political process and electio...

February 29, 2016

APWU Joins Democracy Initiative's image

APWU Joins Democracy Initiative

Five years ago the “Citizens United” Supreme Court ruling unleashed unlimited, and often secret, corporate cash into the political process and electio...

February 29, 2016

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APWU Joins Democracy Initiative

Five years after the “Citizens United” Supreme Court ruling unleashed unlimited and often secret corporate cash into the political process and electio...

February 26, 2016

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APWU Donates to Flint

Michigan APWU leaders present a contribution to Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha. From left: Roscoe Woods,  Pat Comben, Dr. Hanna-Attisha, Mike Mize and Amy Puh...