Coronavirus Information for Members

Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, APWU leaders have been in constant discussion with USPS management, demanding temporary leave policies, telework provisions where possible, and better safety policies, supplies, and equipment. This page is a resource for members to find information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

National Action

Our very first priority is ensuring that the Postal Service provides for the health and safety of our members. Postal workers are on the front-lines of the pandemic response. We are working to ensure that the hardworking men and women who keep medicine, medical equipment, food, supplies and other essential goods moving through the mail are protected as the country relies on us in ways they never have before. We are also working to make sure that the federal government keeps the vital infrastructure of the Postal Service at the center of its investment plans as it rolls out stimulus measures.

Latest Coronavirus News

November 4, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Standard

In September, President Biden issued a directive to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue...

October 1, 2021

Latest COVID MOUs and Liberal Leave Policy Extensions until Dec. 31

President Dimondstein signed extensions on the COVID MOUs late last night (September 30), through December 31, 2021....

September 10, 2021

Vaccination Mandates by President Biden

Until this emergency rule is developed, the APWU will not know if it applies to Postal Service employees. Once the...

August 20, 2021

OSHA Releases New COVID-19 Guidance to Protect Workers

As the Delta Variant of the COVID-19 virus is raging through the country the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO,...

Coronavirus Resources

Latest Documents

Temporary MOUs

Stand-up Talks

USPS Resources, MIs and MMOs

CDC Resources

APWU Documents

OSHA

We have moved some older Coronavirus resources to an archive page. You can find the Coronavirus resources archive here.

Mourning Postal Workers Lost in COVID-19 Pandemic

The worldwide COVID pandemic has tragically claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people in the United States, including over thirty-five postal workers and a number of APWU members.

“The APWU extends our deepest sympathies to the families of our members who have lost loved ones during this terrible crisis,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “The APWU family grieves as one.” We also hope for the speedy recovery of the many postal workers sickened by this disease.”

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What You Can Do

Our union contract gives us rights and protections, but it’s up to us to use them. If you are concerned that our safety is being put at risk:

Talk to your shop stewards or local officers about how you can work together to get safety improvements in your work location. You can find contact information for your local officers in the APWU Members section.
Request Form 1767 from your supervisor to report unsafe working practices. (you can find out more about how to use Form 1767 here.)
Make sure you know your rights. Review the resources on this page for information on new MoUs, MMOs and other important documents.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling and referrals and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Find out more at 1-800-EAP4YOU (TTY: 877-492-7341), or at EAP4You.com
Review filing a workers’ compensation claim (you can find out more about how the federal workers’ compensation system is addressing COVID-19 here and get information about filing a COVID-19/OWCP claim here).