Updates from Around Support Services

(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)

10 Roads Express Shuts Down Operations

Union siblings, 242 members at 10 Roads Express were informed on Dec. 1, 2025, that the company would cease operations on Jan. 30, 2026. The APWU successfully negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), where 10 Roads Express agreed to pay affected workers a $1,000 bonus, earned leave, and unemployment claims, as well as provide information and transition support, recall rights, non-precedent and reservation of rights, and workers’ benefits through Jan. 30, 2026. In addition, they agreed to settle outstanding grievances and sign a Most Favored Nations (MFN) clause. Securing the MFN clause for our members was crucial to ensure equal terms for all employees affected by the company’s closure.  For example, if the company decided to offer some employees more than a $1,000 bonus, then APWU-represented members would receive the same additional amount above the initial $1,000.

B&B Trucking Negotiations Update

On Dec. 22, 2025, our union siblings at B&B Trucking spoke loud and clear. The tentative agreement (TA) negotiated in early 2025 was NOT acceptable, and members demanded that we return to the table. I heard you loud and clear. The bargaining committee and the APWU are currently scheduled to return to the negotiation table and are preparing to negotiate a fair and reasonable contract that we can be proud of.

Information Technology/Accounting Service Center

We successfully negotiated the continuance of the Tele-work MOU for our Endpoint Technology and Accounting Service Center (ASC) members, which is set to expire in July. At which time, we will return to negotiate another Telework MOU. This was made possible by the combined efforts of the local leadership in Eagan, San Mateo, St. Louis, Wilkes-Barre, and National Business Agent (NBA) Orlando Anderson. We were successful due to your efforts and the continued discussions with our members. For this, I must say thank you.

As this issue went to press, we were in negotiations for our Technology Applications and Network Infrastructure Technology Telework MOU for Information Technology (IT) members, which is set to expire on June 26. I received many inquiries regarding this MOU, and understand the frustrations that our members face. I will continue to fight for the gains that our members deserve and will not give up until we get them.

Information Technology Contract Negotiations

We are in the process of negotiating the final portion of the IT/ASC contract. We will continue to update locals on our progress. I am hopeful and confident that we will have a complete TA for the IT/ASC soon.

Contract Negotiations for Albuquerque Mail Service

Our efforts in negotiating the first contract with Albuquerque Mail Service (AMS) are proving fruitful. Over the last two years, the APWU, AMS drivers, and the Albuquerque Local (Local 380) have continued to apply pressure in response to the company’s antics. We held AMS accountable after recently demanding that the company return to the bargaining table in good faith, and we were successful. The bargaining committee, along with Local 380, is standing its ground in the fight for a good contract.

I am so proud of the AMS drivers and Local 380 for their efforts. I am humbled and honored to be standing with you in Solidarity. I know it’s been a long and frustrating process, but what I say to all APWU members is that the “U” and “I” in Union make us STRONG.

In closing, we have been busy in the Support Services Division through my first 100 days, and I couldn’t have done it without the help of the members we represent, local leadership, and NBA Anderson. Thank you all for everything that you do. I appreciate you all.