Rising Up in West Virginia & Beyond!
May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By President Mark Dimondstein
In late February, 37,000 West Virginia teachers and school employees went on an inspiring nine-day strike – and won! As...
Convention Reminder
May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
The 24th Biennial APWU National Convention will take place Monday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the David L. Lawrence ...
What Does It Mean to Be a 501(c)(5) Organization?
May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell
IRS 501(c)(5) status provides exemption from federal income tax to labor, agricultural or horticultural organizations...
Opioid Abuse
May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
By Health Plan Director John Marcotte
Unfortunately, as we all know, misuse of opioids is an epidemic in America. Prescription drugs such as morphine,...
National Reassessment Program Discriminated Against Injured Workers
May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
By Human Relations Director Sue Carney
In a huge win for injured postal workers who were subjected to the Postal Service’s National Reassessment...