2026 APWU National Convention

28^th Biennial APWU National Convention

Monday,August 17 – Thursday, August 20, 2026

Honoring Our Past, Fighting for Our Future! is the theme of the American Postal Workers Union’s 28^th Biennial Convention, which is set for Monday, August 17, 2026, through Thursday, August 20, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA.

The National Convention is the union’s highest decision-making body and helps the union chart its course for the future.  Approximately 2,000 APWU delegates will debate and vote on resolutions that will be introduced on a wide variety of subjects.  The resolutions give focus to the union’s goals and help us better serve our members.

APWU locals and state organizations are urged to send their full quota of delegates.  Members-at-Large (MAL) also are encouraged to attend.

Other Convention Events

Several other important union events will take place in the days before the convention.

The BMC Conference will be held prior to the convention, on the afternoon of Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

The APWU Research & Education Department will conduct a series of pre-convention workshops on Friday, August 14, 2026.  (The complete schedule of events can be viewed in the Convention pages at www.apwu.org.)

Craft Conferences will be held on Saturday, August 15 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

On Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 8:00am-9:45am, a Legislative presentation on the importance of local and state participation in the Midterm elections will be held.  Meetings for each of the Divisions – Clerk, Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Service, and Support Services – are set for the weekend of August 15^th – 16^th. as is the APWU Retiree’s Conference, where a panel discussion between our young members and retirees, titled “Bridging the Gap,” will take place from 2pm-4pm, Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Our union is strongest when we honor where we’ve come from and invest in where we’re going. This panel will bring together retirees who built this union through struggle and younger members who are carrying that fight forward under new conditions.  This will be a conversation about solidarity across generations, shared responsibility, and the future we are building together — as one union.

Plan Your Stay Well Ahead

Even though the convention is months away, it is essential for all locals, state organizations, members-at-large, and retirees to make their arrangements as soon as possible. Everything you need to make your hotel and travel plans can be found at www.apwu.org/convention.
All hotel details will be available on the website starting April 1.

APWU locals and state organizations are required to register delegates to the National Convention online through the link below.

Registration begins April 1.

Officers will be prompted to log-in to the Members Only section of the APWU web site and enter a password.  Only authorized officers (the president and one of the following: secretary-treasurer, secretary, or treasurer) are permitted to register delegates.

Delegate Registration

Once they have logged in, officers should click on Convention Credentialsin the blue left-hand column.  They will then be provided with instructions for selecting and registering delegates.

If submitted by the president, delegate names must be verified by an authorized officer; conversely, names submitted by the secretary-treasurer, secretary, or treasurer must be approved by the president.

If the president makes the initial request, an e-mail message will be sent to the secretary, treasurer, or secretary-treasurer.  If the secretary-treasurer, secretary, or treasurer makes the initial request, the request for confirmation will be sent to the president.  The officer who receives the notice requesting confirmation of the registration must visit the Convention Credentials registration page to confirm the request.  Once the registration request has been confirmed, officers may print out delegates’ credentials.

The Convention Credentials registration page will indicate the number of delegates local officers are able to register; the number of delegates that have already been registered, and the number pending verification.

Officers may submit delegates’ names individually or in groups.  After delegates have been registered and verified, local officers will be instructed to print the credentials and bring them to the convention.

Officers who need assistance should e-mail hdecker@apwu.org.

APWU Retirees will meet Saturday, August 15 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday, August 16, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. On Saturday, August 15, we will have an early evening event from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Registration and Agenda Items

Conference participants are asked to register by Friday, June 26 to ensure you will receive all conference materials. Registration forms can be downloaded from the APWU website on the Retirees Department page, or you can call the Retirees Department at 202-842-8584. You can also register online at www.apwu.org You will receive confirmation of your registration by mail.

For the latest information, check this page as the convention approaches or contact the Retirees Department at 202-842-8584.

Transportation To & From LAX to Downtown Los Angeles

There are multiple options for transportation from the airport to the hotels in downtown Los Angeles. Please visit https://www.flylax.com/lax-traffic-and-ground-transportation for additional information.

Shuttle Service

Shuttle service will be provided to and from all contracted hotels and the Los Angeles Convention Center for the convention and related events. A schedule will be posted online closer to the start of the convention.

Rental Cars

APWU has made arrangements with Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental for discounted automobile rental rates for convention delegates. When renting, please use the following link: https://partners.rentalcar.com/aflcio-leisure-use/.

Maps & More For maps of the city and well as information on dining, visit www.discoverlosangeles.com.

Kiddie Corp, a professional childcare company, will provide activities for delegates’ children ages 6 months to 12 years Monday, August 17 through Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Reservations will be necessary.  An online link will be provided here, when available.

Registration must be completed by Monday, June 29, 2026.