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).
Latest Coronavirus News
March 19, 2021
Latest COVID MOUs and Liberal Leave Policy Extensions
President Dimondstein signed extensions on the COVID MOUs today through June 4, 2021
March 18, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act: Update on Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL)
Multiple questions have been submitted regarding the recently passed stimulus bill known as the American Rescue Plan...
March 13, 2021
Biden signs $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill Into Law
On Thursday March 11, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law, providing desperately...
March 1, 2021
APWU Advocates for Prioritization of Postal Workers in National COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On January 20,...
Coronavirus Resources
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USPS Resources, MIs and MMOs


CDC Resources


USPS Public Health Poster


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OSHA


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.”
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).