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Message to Our APWU Family Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton Devastation
October 9, 2024
Many of our North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida members and their families, as well as the communities we serve, are reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Helene to life and property, and are facing a long difficult road to...
Robert Romanowski Appointed to Fill New Clerk Division Assistant Director “C” Position
October 9, 2024
On October 8, 2024, Robert “Bob” Romanowski was named by APWU Clerk Division Director Lamont Brooks to fill the newly created position of Assistant Director “C”, Clerk Division.
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
NLRB Strikes Major Blow to USPS-Staples Deal
September 1, 2015
Protestors outside Staples headquarters in
Framingham, MA, on June 4.
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
In a major blow to the Postal Service’s deal with Staples, Region 5 of...
'Post Office Guy' is a Civilian Champion
September 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
Sidney Moss is a semi-retired clinical social worker, but around town in Northampton, MA, he is known as “the post office guy.”
For the past...
The Fight for a Good Contract Marches On
September 1, 2015
The Wilmington Delaware/Malcom T. Smith Area
Local made customized union shirts.
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
The fight for a good contract is marching on! Union...
Together. Better Health
September 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the November-December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
The 2015 Open Season will run Nov. 9 - Dec. 14. If you are currently with a different health plan, consider your union plan - the APWU Health...
The Power of Mentoring Our Young Members
September 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
Young unionists and activists at the Young Workers Summit,
sponsored by AFL-CIO in March.
Were you aware that over 40 percent of our workforce...