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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
Recommit to Community This Earth Day
April 22, 2025
Recommit to community this Earth Day by participating in local union efforts.
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
Building Our Future – A Challenge, A Priority
July 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2017 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
By Northeast Regional Coordinator John Dirzius
As a proud member of the American Postal Workers Union since its birth in 1971, I have witnessed first-...
A Significant Step Forward for Remedies
July 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2017 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
By Clerk Craft Directors
The APWU took a significant step forward in holding the Postal Service accountable for violations of the Collective...
Know Your Weingarten Rights
July 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2017 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman
What does a grocery store chain started in Texas in 1901 have to do with you? That chain of grocery...
Your Local Election Committee
July 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2017 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell
Union elections represent one of the foundations of our democracy. Union members have the right to nominate and vote...
Organizing to Save Your Local Post Office
July 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2017 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
By Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy
Picture this scenario… your manager posts a formal notification stating the USPS’ intention to move your...