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January 8, 2024
Pending Legislation Would Prevent Postal Banking Through the Fed
If partnered with the Federal Reserve, the postal service could expand banking access to everyone in the country, allowing individuals to general savings, pay bills, and conduct other basic financial services. But a new...
January 8, 2024
Union Members Take Heed, We Need You Actively With Us in 2024
Political campaigns have begun, and the Postal Service needs to be ready to make a difference. The problem is our mail processing network has been degraded. We need your help now!
January 8, 2024
New Year Save-the-Dates!
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell provides important Save-the-Dates for 2024!
January 8, 2024
2024: A Year of Challenges and Opportunities
With last year in the rearview mirror, the “struggle continues” in 2024. In addition to daily battles to enforce our union contract, President Dimondstein highlights some of our upcoming challenges and opportunities as a...
January 8, 2024
Looking Back on Labor History: Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike & the Battle of the Bulk
This month in Labor History, we take a look back at the Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike and the Battle of the Bulk.
November 15, 2023
The USPS 10-Year Plan: Impact on APWU Members and Collaborative Solutions
Southern Region Coordinator Yared Wonde explains APWU’s approach to the USPS’s 10 Year Plan and its impact on postal workers.
November 15, 2023
Support Services All-Craft Training
The Support Services Division provided three days of informative and productive training at the APWU 2023 All-Craft Conference.
November 15, 2023
All Craft Conference Report – MVS 2023
MVS Director Michael Foster addresses the resolved issues at the MVS General Session at the APWU All-Craft, including the Postal Vehicle Operator Pilot and Level 8 Pay Anomaly.
November 15, 2023
Successful Maintenance Craft Conference in 2023
Maintenance Director Idowu Balogun provides a summary of the Maintenance Conference at the APWU All-Craft Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
November 15, 2023
Open Season is Here and it’s Time to Learn About the APWU Health Plan!
During Open Season (Nov. 13 - Dec. 11), your local Health Plan Representatives (HPRs) will be talking to you about the benefits of joining or remaining with the APWU Health Plan.
November 15, 2023
APWU Retirees Still Fighting for Justice
Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor provides updates on the 2024 COLA for retirees, and summarizes the Retirees Conference that took place at the APWU All-Craft.
November 15, 2023
The Human Relations Department’s Year in Review
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman provides a summary of accomplishments and priorities for the APWU Human Relations Department over the past year.
November 15, 2023
Assistance for Family Caregivers of Veterans
Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson shares eligibility requirements for those interested in the U.S. Department of Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.
November 15, 2023
Workers on the Move!
While corporate profits and income inequality soar and galloping inflation makes life harder, more and more workers are “standing up and fighting back” with an encouraging new militancy.
November 15, 2023
Bringing Faith and Hope to Our Union
The Young Members Conference, the All-Craft Conference, and Auxiliary and Retirees Conference brought faith and hope to our union!
November 15, 2023
Fulfilling a Treasurer’s Responsibilities
There are several important responsibilities that local and state treasurers will need to familiarize themselves with and fulfill. Whether you are newly elected, appointed, or have maintained the treasurer’s position for...
November 15, 2023
The Clerk Division 2023 All-Craft Conference
Lamont Brooks, Clerk Craft Director, summarizes the Clerk General Session and Workshops that took place at the APWU All-Craft Conference.
November 15, 2023
The More Involved We Are, the More We Achieve
APWU membership is so much more than just signing an application to join. It’s about all of us having a collective voice. Union membership is about empowering ourselves to stand up for our rights, improving our working c...
November 15, 2023
Building Grassroots Strength: Fourth Biennial Legislative Conference Convenes
Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard summarizes the Building Grassroots Strength Legisaltive Conference prior to the APWU All-Craft Conference.
November 15, 2023
Updates on National Disputes, Penalty Exclusion Period, and a Holiday Greeting
Industrial Relations DIrector Charlie Cash updates members on some pending national disputes, penalty exclusion period, and brings greetings for the holidays.
September 20, 2023
APWU Members Paint a Stark Picture of Toxic Workplaces
An APWU workplace survey of more than ten thousand APWU members has painted a stark picture of hostile work environments, low morale, and understaffing, overseen by poorly trained, ineffective, and disrespectful managers...
September 19, 2023
APWU Scholarships
The 2023 scholarship committee met and reviewed all applications received by the May 31 deadline. The committee verifies the criteria and documents outlined in the application, with primary emphasis on the knowledge and...
September 19, 2023
Save Our Post Offices and Branches
Be on the lookout for Suspensions and Discontinuance of Post Offices. If you are the employee being affected or are a customer and hear or read about a post office possibly being suspended or discontinued/closed, contact...
September 19, 2023
The APWU is Launching an Important New Campaign and Every Member Can Help
Mail is changing. Every postal worker knows it. There are ever fewer letters and flats, and increasingly more packages. First-class mail, the main historic driver of postal revenues, has been significantly reduced with t...
September 18, 2023
APWU Leadership Institute Comes to Life!
“After five years of planning, interrupted by the pandemic, we are excited to announce the formation of the National APWU Leadership Institute,” shared APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “The national APWU recognizes our r...
September 18, 2023
APWU Health Plan Chief Operating Manager Has Retired
Carroll “Rocky” Midgett, Chief Operating Manager of the APWU Health Plan, will retire after almost 42 years of service. Randy Griffin has been appointed the new Chief Operating Manager. Mr. Griffin will assume the role o...
September 18, 2023
Promoting Unity Within, and Among, our APWU Family
The Human Relations Department strives to demonstrate that a progressive union goes beyond the necessary and important responsibilities of negotiating and enforcing our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). I am pleased...
September 18, 2023
Still Fighting for The Social Security Fairness Act
The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R.82 and S.597 will repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
September 18, 2023
Effective Leaders Needed
What makes an effective leader? What sets them apart from other people? Is it their educational background, financial status, age, race, sex, or occupation? No, it is their awareness of the challenges they face, and the...
September 18, 2023
Organizing is Essential to Secure the Future of Our Union
How many opportunities in a day do you let pass by without organizing a non-member? Every day on the work room floor we talk to our coworkers, but do you know if that coworker you’re speaking with is a member? Next time...