The National Convention is the union’s highest decision-making body and helps the union chart its course for the future.
The 26th Biennial Convention, themed "The Struggle For Justice Continues," took place August 15-18, 2022, at the Gaylord National Harbor 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD.
Pre-convention workshops, meetings and craft conferences occured three days leading up to convention opening.
President Dimondstein's State of the Union Address
APWU President Mark Dimondstein gives State of the Union Address at the 26th Biennial APWU National Convention in National Harbor, MD on Monday, August 15.
APWU 26th Biennial Convention. Day 1
On Day One of the APWU convention, President Dimondstein delivered his State of the Union Address, and delegates heard dynamic speeches AFL-CIO Presidnet Liz Shuler, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen.
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Day 1 of the APWU Convention
APWU Convention Day 2: Delegates Make Progress on Convention Business
After a productive first day of convention, delegates continued on Tuesday to make significant progress on union business.
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Day 2 of the APWU Convention
APWU Convention Day 3: Democracy in Action: Spirited Debate and Successful Resolutions
After a productive second day of convention, delegates continued on Wednesday to make significant progress on union business.
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Day 3 of the APWU Convention
APWU Convention Day 4: On the Last Day of Convention, Delegates Take Care of Business
As the convention drew to a close, we debated our final resolutions, commemorated the Great Postal Strike and heard from Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and international trade union leaders.
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Day 4 of the APWU Convention
Photos from 26th Biennial Convention
Nations Capital Southern Maryland Area Local President, Dena Briscoe, opens the convention
Secretary Treasurer Powell
Pres. Dimondstein presents his State of the Union Address
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez
AFL-CIO President Shuler Addresses the Convention
The Clerk Craft Division held its Conference on Saturday and Sunday
The Maintenance Division Conference on Saturday, Aug 13
MVS Craft Division members debate on Saturday, Aug 13
Registration has begun for the 26th biennial convention
The APWU Retirees Conference took place over the weekend
Registration has begun for the 26th biennial convention
Delegates attend pre-convention workshops
Delegates attend pre-convention workshops
Delegates attend pre-convention workshops
US Air Force Honor Guard, District of Washington, presents the colors
Senator Chris Van Hollen
Nations Capital Southern Maryland Area Local President, Dena Briscoe, opens the convention
Secretary Treasurer Powell
Pres. Dimondstein presents his State of the Union Address
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez
AFL-CIO President Shuler Addresses the Convention
The Clerk Craft Division held its Conference on Saturday and Sunday
The Maintenance Division Conference on Saturday, Aug 13
MVS Craft Division members debate on Saturday, Aug 13
Registration has begun for the 26th biennial convention
The APWU Retirees Conference took place over the weekend
Registration has begun for the 26th biennial convention
Delegates attend pre-convention workshops
Delegates attend pre-convention workshops
Delegates attend pre-convention workshops
US Air Force Honor Guard, District of Washington, presents the colors
Senator Chris Van Hollen
26th Biennial Convention Photo Gallery
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Resolutions
Resolutions considered by delegates to the APWU 26th Biennial National Convention are now posted in the Members Only section. Delegates debated and voted on proposals that will guide the union’s work over the next two years. The resolutions addressed labor-management issues, workers’ solidarity, legislative topics, craft-specific items, and proposals to change the union’s constitution.
You can find a copy of the resolutions here (Members Only log in required).
Resolution Archive
“We post the resolutions online to give union members and delegates the opportunity to discuss them in advance of the convention,” said APWU Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell.
The current 24th Biennial National Convention Resolutions book has been posted online here.
A List of Labor-Management Resolutions adopted by convention delegates from 2012 through 2018 is available here. These resolutions will not be considered again (except via a motion for reconsideration).
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Transcript
The full transcript to the APWU 26th Biennial National Convention is now posted in the Members Only section. Union members can click here to log in and view or download the convention proceedings.