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March 1, 2016
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 later this year, in order to better serve residents in rural and remo...
March 1, 2016
Postal Lives at Risk
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) A shocking lack of security at many of the nation’s 21 Network Distribution Centers (NDCs) is jeopardizing the lives of...
March 1, 2016
Postal Lives at Risk
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) A shocking lack of security at many of the nation’s 21 Network Distribution Centers (NDCs) is jeopardizing the lives of...
March 1, 2016
PSE Conversions Top 27,000!
Ahmilla Thapa, Courtney Jenkins and Ashley Worthington are recently converted career clerks from the Baltimore Francis “Stu” Filbey Area Local. (This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American...
March 1, 2016
PSE Conversions Top 27,000!
Ahmilla Thapa, Courtney Jenkins and Ashley Worthington are recently converted career clerks from the Baltimore Francis “Stu” Filbey Area Local. (This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American...
March 1, 2016
Stop Staples Frequently Asked Questions
Stop Staples organizers hear a lot of questions when they pass out flyers asking customers to boycott the office-supply chain. To answer the most common questions, organizers created a Frequently Asked Questions brochure...
March 1, 2016
Stop Staples Frequently Asked Questions
Stop Staples organizers hear a lot of questions when they pass out flyers asking customers to boycott the office-supply chain. To answer the most common questions, organizers created a Frequently Asked Questions brochure...
March 1, 2016
Testimony Addresses USPS Plans
The NLRB hearing on the Postal Service’s deal with Staples continued on Feb. 25 and 26, with APWU Manager of Negotiations Support Phil Tabbita testifying about USPS documents that discuss management’s plans to transfer r...
March 1, 2016
Testimony Addresses USPS Plans
The NLRB hearing on the Postal Service’s deal with Staples continued on Feb. 25 and 26, with APWU Manager of Negotiations Support Phil Tabbita testifying about USPS documents that discuss management’s plans to transfer r...
March 1, 2016
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) was enacted to ease the financial and legal burdens brought on by the demand...
March 1, 2016
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) was enacted to ease the financial and legal burdens brought on by the demand...
March 1, 2016
What’s On Our Radar for 2016?
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Here is a look at upcoming legislative issues in 2016 – and a recap of our activities in 2015.
March 1, 2016
What’s On Our Radar for 2016?
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Here is a look at upcoming legislative issues in 2016 – and a recap of our activities in 2015.
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 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
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
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 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...