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School Lunch Junk Fees Hit Working Families’ Wallets
November 19, 2024
The American Postal Worker sheds a light on school lunch “junk fees” that are another way big banks exploit working people.
Postal Service Eliminates Deepest Presort Discounts for Package Consolidators
November 19, 2024
The Postal Service eliminated the deepest presort discounts used by package consolidators, returning work to the USPS and increasing revenue.
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
2024: A Year of Challenges and Opportunities
January 8, 2024
With last year in the rearview mirror, the “struggle continues” in 2024. In addition to daily battles to enforce our union contract, President Dimondstein highlights some of our upcoming challenges and opportunities as a union.
Detroit Amazon Workers Organize for Respect with APWU
January 8, 2024
Amazon workers in Detroit’s DTW1 plant are working with APWU organizers for a real voice, power, and justice in the workplace. Read their origin story:
Looking Back on Labor History: Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike & the Battle of the Bulk
January 8, 2024
This month in Labor History, we take a look back at the Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike and the Battle of the Bulk.
Giving Back to Our Communities: Join the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign
December 12, 2023
As many of us think about charitable giving during the holiday season, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is in full swing! The CFC is an annual charity drive that brings together federal employees, retirees, and government contractors to give back...
Update on Management's Network Modernization Plans: APWU Takes a Series of Actions
November 17, 2023
While still in its early stages, postal management is aggressively proceeding with their “network modernization” plans.