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
May 10, 2021
Industrial Relations Director Zimmerman Writes to Acting OPM Director for Clarification on EFEL Guidelines
On May 7, Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman wrote a letter to Kathleen McGettigan, Acting Director of the...
April 30, 2021
Industrial Relations ZOOM Seminar: Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL)
On April 29, 2021, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released their long-awaited guidance on EFEL. The...
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...
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.”
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).