Surviving a Hurricane or an Earthquake

(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) As I write this article, many APWU members are still recovering from the effects of this year’s devastating weather. My prayers go out to my APWU...

Staying Cool and Hydrated in Extreme Heat

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Too many workers, including postal employees, are exposed to heat on the job, in both indoor and outdoor environments. Operations involving high air...

Cause of Asthma

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) No one really knows what causes asthma. What we do know is that asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. When airways come into...

Do Not let the Postal Service take your “Pulse!”

The APWU was notified by the USPS that they will be attempting, again, to take your “Postal Pulse” The survey period is schedule from May 11, 2021 to June 11, 2021. The APWU leadership urges you to not let the Postal Service take your Pulse!

Vaccination Health

(This article first appeared in the March/April 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Vaccines are part of a plan for overall optimum health. Unlike most medicines, which treat or cure diseases, vaccines can prevent them. A vaccine...

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