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Remember the Past, Fight for the Future this Workers' Memorial Day
April 28, 2025
Each year, April 28 is a significant day for workers and unions worldwide. Known as Workers’ Memorial Day, it is the day to honor workers who die or are injured on the job each year. It is a day of action, reflection, and mourning for workers and...
Let's Get to The Truth: Myths and Facts about Postal Privatization
April 22, 2025
Let's Get to The Truth: Myths and Facts about Postal Privatization
Latest News Articles on Coronavirus for APWU Members
USPS announces end of COVID-19 protocols
Effective May 12, 2023, the Postal Service has discontinued all Covid-19 specific protocols, including all memoranda of understanding, policies, and work practice restrictions and requirements. ... Read More
Department of Labor Announces New FECA Procedures for COVID-19 Cases
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) expired on January 27. The APWU has opposed the expiration of those provisions of the act that protected federal workers who contracted COVID-19 (COVID).... Read More
COVID-19 Test Kit Fulfillment Pilot Extended
On July 27, 2022, the APWU and USPS agreed to once again extend the COVID-19 Test Kit Fulfillment Pilot MOU in 23 sites throughout the country. The MOU continues work performed in PSAs and Annexes... Read More
Taking on Challenges Together
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
COVID-19 Continues
Brothers and Sisters, I hope and pray you and your families are healthy and... Read More
COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Standard
In September, President Biden issued a directive to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring all employers with 100+ employees... Read More
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 emergency rule is released it will be reviewed and discussed with our attorneys and... Read More
OSHA Releases New COVID-19 Guidance to Protect Workers
(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On August 13, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released new guidance to... Read More
COVID Vaccines: Fact vs. Myth
(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
COVID-19 is deadly and is continuing to quickly spread with the "Delta" variant. Cases,... Read More
VA Issues New Rules Regarding Mandatory Vaccination
(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On July 26, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) became the first Federal Agency to require... Read More
APWU Member Makes and Donates Over 1,000 Face Masks
May 7, 2021
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
When the COVID-19 pandemic caused the country to shut down in March 2020, APWU retiree Vicky Crouse was in a rented hospital bed at home in Industry, IL...
APWU National Convention and Special Events
May 7, 2021
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The importance of protecting the health and welfare of our members and officers resulted in the unanimous decision of the National Executive Board to...
Are You Ready to Save Our Postal Service Again?
May 7, 2021
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Read the Postal Service’s 10-Year Plan, and read between the lines. The truth is, this plan will destroy our service by cutting retail hours, including...
Labor Community Condemns Rise in Anti-Asian Racism and Violence
May 7, 2021
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the country has experienced increasing incidents of Anti-Asian rhetoric, violence and racism. After the horrifying murders...
Labor Community Condemns Rise in Anti-Asian Racism and Violence
May 7, 2021
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the country has experienced increasing incidents of Anti-Asian rhetoric, violence and racism. After the horrifying murders...