How To Join
Workers who wish to join the APWU must complete an Authorization for Deduction of Dues application (Form 1187 for Postal Workers).
You may either join online using the buttons above or complete and return USPS Form 1187.
New members completing a hard copy form may mail or e-mail the form to:
American Postal Workers Union
Attn: Organization Department
1300 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
organization@apwu.org
NOTE: APWU local and state representatives sending 1187s via email should send them directly to the Secretary-Treasurer’s Per Capita Department at 1187join@apwu.org.
Who Can Join?
For over 50 years, the APWU has fought for dignity and respect on the job for the workers we represent, as well as for decent pay and benefits and safe working conditions. As an AFL-CIO affiliate, the APWU supports the struggle for social and economic justice for all working families, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, political affiliation, age or religion.
Building on our constitutional mandate “to continue to organize the unorganized,” including all private logistics companies and those who support them.
Not sure if your workplace fits, or want to form a union in your non-USPS workplace? Let us know!
