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February 29, 2016
San Jose Members Support Bernie Sanders Outside the Democratic Convention
Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders rallying outside the Democratic Party State Convention in on Feb. 27 in San Jose, CA. On Saturday. Feb. 27, APWU members joined nurses, students, and community members for a rally at th...
February 29, 2016
San Jose Members Support Bernie Sanders Outside the Democratic Convention
Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders rallying outside the Democratic Party State Convention in on Feb. 27 in San Jose, CA. On Saturday. Feb. 27, APWU members joined nurses, students, and community members for a rally at th...
February 29, 2016
Boston Metro Area Local Feels the Bern
The Boston Metro Area Local is Feeling the Bern! On Feb. 27, the Boston Metro Area Local took part in a rally for Bernie Sanders on the steps of the Massachusetts State House. Boston Metro Area Local President Scott Hoff...
February 29, 2016
Boston Metro Area Local Feels the Bern
The Boston Metro Area Local is Feeling the Bern! On Feb. 27, the Boston Metro Area Local took part in a rally for Bernie Sanders on the steps of the Massachusetts State House. Boston Metro Area Local President Scott Hoff...
February 29, 2016
The U.S. Mail Is NOT for Sale
1. Why is there a boycott of Staples? Because Staples and the U.S. Postal Service cut a deal setting up phony “post offices” inside their stores.
February 29, 2016
The U.S. Mail Is NOT for Sale
1. Why is there a boycott of Staples? Because Staples and the U.S. Postal Service cut a deal setting up phony “post offices” inside their stores.
February 29, 2016
Women Workers Defy Their Boss and Win a Union
New York Congresswoman Bella Abzug, right foreground, walks a picket line supporting striking Farah workers in Houston on Feb. 10, 1973. (This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal W...
February 29, 2016
Women Workers Defy Their Boss and Win a Union
New York Congresswoman Bella Abzug, right foreground, walks a picket line supporting striking Farah workers in Houston on Feb. 10, 1973. (This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal W...
February 29, 2016
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 elections. Now just 158 families will contribute over 50 percent of the billi...
February 29, 2016
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 elections, and with voter suppression on the rise, the APWU has joined the “D...
February 29, 2016
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 elections. Now just 158 families will contribute over 50 percent of the billi...
February 29, 2016
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 elections, and with voter suppression on the rise, the APWU has joined the “D...
February 28, 2016
Mike Gallagher Addresses ‘March for Bernie’
Gallagher addresses the March for Bernie. Eastern Region Coordinator Mike Gallagher spoke to a huge crowd at a "March for Bernie" rally in Pittsburgh on Feb. 27. Members of the Pittsburgh Mero Area Local attended.
February 28, 2016
Mike Gallagher Addresses ‘March for Bernie’
Gallagher addresses the March for Bernie. Eastern Region Coordinator Mike Gallagher spoke to a huge crowd at a "March for Bernie" rally in Pittsburgh on Feb. 27. Members of the Pittsburgh Mero Area Local attended.
February 26, 2016
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 Puhalski. In the wake of the Flint water crisis, the APWU has made a don...
February 26, 2016
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 Puhalski. In the wake of the Flint water crisis, the APWU has made a don...
February 25, 2016
Greater Seattle Area Local for Bernie Sanders
Seattle Local Vice President David Yao (second from right) spoke at the rally. Members of the Greater Seattle Area Local participated in a spirited Labor for Bernie rally on Feb. 21. Speaking at the event, Local Vice Pr...
February 25, 2016
Greater Seattle Area Local for Bernie Sanders
Seattle Local Vice President David Yao (second from right) spoke at the rally. Members of the Greater Seattle Area Local participated in a spirited Labor for Bernie rally on Feb. 21. Speaking at the event, Local Vice Pr...
February 25, 2016
NLRB Hearing on Staples Deal Finally Gets to the Heart of the Matter
Before the NLRB hearing got underway. A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) hearing on charges that the Postal Service illegally subcontracted work to Staples resumed on Feb. 24 – after months of procedural wrangling –...
February 25, 2016
NLRB Hearing on Staples Deal Finally Gets to the Heart of the Matter
Before the NLRB hearing got underway. A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) hearing on charges that the Postal Service illegally subcontracted work to Staples resumed on Feb. 24 – after months of procedural wrangling –...
February 23, 2016
AUGER: APWU/ USPS Grievance Enhancement and Reduction
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) You may have heard about a new grievance-arbitration program that is being tested in several areas around the country. T...
February 23, 2016
AUGER: APWU/ USPS Grievance Enhancement and Reduction
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) You may have heard about a new grievance-arbitration program that is being tested in several areas around the country. T...
February 23, 2016
Union Files Court Complaint
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The Maintenance Division filed a complaint in federal court on Dec. 11 seeking enforcement of a national arbitration aw...
February 23, 2016
Union Files Court Complaint
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The Maintenance Division filed a complaint in federal court on Dec. 11 seeking enforcement of a national arbitration aw...
February 23, 2016
South Carolina APWU Locals Welcome Nurses on Bernie Bus
There was a warm display of solidarity in South Carolina on Feb. 20, as APWU locals welcomed the National Nurses Union’s Bernie Sanders Bus, as it made its way through the state as part of a national tour.
February 23, 2016
South Carolina APWU Locals Welcome Nurses on Bernie Bus
There was a warm display of solidarity in South Carolina on Feb. 20, as APWU locals welcomed the National Nurses Union’s Bernie Sanders Bus, as it made its way through the state as part of a national tour.
February 23, 2016
Dallas Doesn’t Disappoint on Sticker Day!
Dallas Area Local 732 wearing stickers on Opening Day of AWPU Contract Arbitration.
February 23, 2016
Dallas Doesn’t Disappoint on Sticker Day!
Dallas Area Local 732 wearing stickers on Opening Day of AWPU Contract Arbitration.
February 23, 2016
Stumping for Sanders in South Carolina.
APWU Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy talks to union members outside the Charleston SC Processing &Distribution Center about the National Executive Board vote to endorse Bernie Sanders for President. APWU members i...
February 23, 2016
Stumping for Sanders in South Carolina.
APWU Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy talks to union members outside the Charleston SC Processing &Distribution Center about the National Executive Board vote to endorse Bernie Sanders for President. APWU members i...