Sixty Years On, Postal Workers March on Washington
On August 26, APWU members and officers from across the country participated in the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington in the Nation’s Capital with thousands of labor rights and civil rights activists and organizations.
Dr. King’s Legacy of Peaceful Direct Action is a Model for Us Today
Thanks to a many-year struggle that culminated in the successful 1984-1987 union contract, APWU members have the right to observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on January 16th. As we enjoy this off day in the manner of our choosing, I would...
Looking Back: This Time in Our Labor History - Martin Luther King Jr.
On Monday, we observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day federal holiday, honoring one of our nation's all-time great civil and workers’ rights leaders. But winning the holiday to recognize King’s legacy was a struggle in itself.
Observe Juneteenth National Freedom Day June 19, 2022 - Find events in your area!
On Monday June 20th, postal workers will commemorate Juneteenth as a paid holiday. Juneteenth itself is celebrated June 19th.
This 11th paid holiday for career postal employees was won in our new union contract, signed on February 28th. The APWU...
Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell Honored with Shirley Chisholm Breakthrough Leader Award
On July 30, Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell was honored with the 2020 Shirley Chisholm Breakthrough Leader Award, named after the “unbought and unbossed” 1972 presidential candidate. The award was presented as part of The Summit for Civil...