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September 30, 2022
Message from APWU President Mark Dimondstein, Executive Vice-President Debby Szeredy and Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell on Hurricane Ian and Fiona.
In the past two weeks, two disastrous hurricanes have caused massive devastation and hardship, including the loss of life. Puerto Rico and the Virgin...
September 2, 2021
Solidarity and Support to Victims of Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida, a Category 4 hurricane, touched down this past weekend, resulting in intense flooding & damage. On Aug. 30, President Biden approved a...
August 27, 2021
Surviving a Hurricane or an Earthquake
(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) As I write this article, many APWU members are sti...
October 4, 2018
Saving the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Human Relations Director Sue Carney Your...
January 1, 2018
As Wildfires Blaze Across California, Postal Workers Stand Together to Get the Job Done
Wildfires burned across California for days. Photo courtesy of Army National Guard/Capt. Will Martin Flickr/CC (This article first appeared in the Jan...
November 1, 2017
The Long Road Home
(This article first appeared in the November-December 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Human Relations Director Sue Carney For ma...
November 1, 2017
Union Family Comes Together to Assist Affected Members
(This article first appeared in the November-December 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) In less than a month, three catastrophic hurr...
October 30, 2017
2018 Contract Campaign Slogan Contest Winner Announced!
After the 2018 Contract Campaign Slogan Contest was announced in the middle of August, slogans came pouring into headquarters with over 1,500 members...
October 27, 2017
Wildfires Continue to Burn in California
On Oct. 8, wildfires ignited in northern California, setting in motion state-wide disaster relief. Over 11,000 firefighter and other emergency workers...
October 6, 2017
Union Family Flies to Puerto Rico to Assist Relief Efforts
When disaster strikes, workers can be counted on to show up and help out in times of need. When the call came in the wake of the aftermath of Hurrican...
September 15, 2017
Support Postal Employees Impacted by Irma
Recovery had only just begun from Hurricane Harvey when Hurricane Irma delivered a second punch, leaving in its trail devastation that affects postal...
August 29, 2017
Solidarity and Support to Victims of Hurricane Harvey
Our thoughts and hearts go out to everyone who has been affected by Hurricane Harvey, especially our fellow APWU members. In solidarity, all APWU memb...
July 1, 2017
The Combined Federal Campaign
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2017 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Human Relations Director Sue Carney Your Partici...
September 1, 2016
Give to the Combined Federal Campaign
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the w...
September 1, 2016
Give to the Combined Federal Campaign
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the w...
September 23, 2013
Relief Grants Available From Postal Employees Relief Fund, Union Plus
May 22, 2013
Oklahoma Tornado Takes Life of APWU Member
The tornado that killed 24 people in Moore OK has claimed the life of Richard L. Jones, a Tour 3 Clerk who was a member of the Oklahoma City Area Loca...
December 21, 2012
Free Uniforms for Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Postal workers who suffered property losses as a result of Hurricane Sandy may be eligible to receive free uniforms, thanks to a business group.
December 18, 2012
APWU Gives Relief To Members Affected by Hurricane Sandy
The union has distributed $59,750 from the APWU Disaster Fund to 14 union members who suffered devastating losses as a result of Hurricane Sandy and t...
December 5, 2012
N.Y. Rep. Introduces Bill to Name Post Office After Hurricane Sandy Victim Lenny Montalto
A New York City congressman has introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to name a Staten Island postal facility after Lenny Montal...
December 5, 2012
Thrift Savings Plan to Allow Financial Hardship Withdrawals
Postal and federal employees affected by Hurricane Sandy will find it easier to tap into retirement savings to help repair their homes, replace lost p...
November 28, 2012
Union Seeks to Identify Hurricane Sandy Victims
The APWU is attempting to identify union members who are suffering from the impact of Hurricane Sandy, which devastated hundreds of communities in the...
November 15, 2012
Support the Postal Employees Relief Fund
Damages caused by Hurricane Sandy have created severe hardships for workers in several Northeastern states — including many postal workers.
November 1, 2012
Pay Raise Set for Nov. 17
APWU-represented postal employees will receive an increase in their annual salaries effective Nov. 17 — the first in three years. ALSO: President Clif...
May 3, 2011
APWU Members Encouraged To Contribute to Postal Employees’ Relief Fund
In the wake of the deadliest tornado outbreak in U.S. history, APWU members are encouraged to contribute to the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF) t...
June 30, 2008
APWU Health Plan Alters Benefits To Aid Midwest Flood Victims
The APWU Health Plan is offering proactive support to members of the plan who are being impacted by severe flooding in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and W...
June 19, 2008
Postal Relief Fund Available to Flood Victims
Hundreds of volunteers place sandbags along the levee in Cedar Falls, IA, June 10, 2008. (Photo: FEMA) Postal employees whose property was damaged or...
September 29, 2005
APWU, USPS Reach Agreement on Workers Displaced by Katrina
The APWU and USPS have reached an agreement on procedures for assigning employees impacted by Hurricane Katrina, union President William Burrus has an...
September 29, 2005
APWU, USPS Reach Agreement on Workers Displaced by Katrina
The APWU and USPS have reached an agreement on procedures for assigning employees impacted by Hurricane Katrina, union President William Burrus has an...
September 8, 2005
Reaching Out to Postal Workers, Other Hurricane Katrina Victims
APWU members are joining together to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, which included thousands of postal workers and their families. The APWU i...