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May 21, 2026
Driving and Working Safely
Every Postal Worker has the Right to a Safe Workplace There is a contractual expectation that management will provide safe working conditions and ensure a safe and healthy work environment for postal workers. Because of...
May 21, 2026
Enforcing Safety Through the Maintenance Pecking Order for Filling Vacant Positions
(This article appeared in the May/June 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) As proud members of the APWU, we have long championed the fundamental right of postal workers to return home safely after each shi...
May 21, 2026
Safety and Support: The Vital Role of Occupational Health Nurses in APWU Support Services
Safety has always been a cornerstone of the APWU’s mission. Every day, thousands of postal workers across the country perform demanding work that requires physical effort, attention to detail, and hours of standing, lift...
May 21, 2026
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Vote-by-Mail Is Safe, Secure, Reliable
As the November elections near, Vote-by-Mail has dominated the headlines. In March, the White House issued an executive order mandating that the USPS regulate who can receive ballots, and lawmakers in Congress are debati...
May 20, 2026
Clerk Craft Receives Mixed Results in Two National Awards
(This article appeared in the May/June 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Two recent national-level arbitration awards affecting Clerk Craft employees produced different outcomes. Both awards, however, cl...
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
Safety Is A Fundamental Right for All Employees at the USPS
(This article appeared in the May/June 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Greetings APWU family. As Central Region Coordinator, I oversee many issues in the 13 states that I represent. This month, I want...
May 19, 2026
Safety Practices at Work Must Become Second Nature
(This article appeared in the May/June 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Safety is all around us. We may not even notice the safety-related things we do every single day, many of which we do without even...
May 19, 2026
Talk is Cheap: Safety Matters
(This article appeared in the May/June 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Let me start with something our contract makes crystal clear. Article 14 places the responsibility squarely on management to provi...
May 19, 2026
May 16, 2026
Spring Cleaning Your Dues Checkoff
(This article appeared in the May/June 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Local and state officers rely on their Dues Checkoff (DCO) for union administration and to represent their members. The DCO ensure...
May 15, 2026
Postal Facilities Must Have the Capability to Dial 911 in an Emergency
(This article appeared in the May/June 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires covered employers, including the USPS, to record and report info...
April 1, 2026
Attend a Pre-Convention Workshop
Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson provides course descriptions for the pre-convention workshops to be taught at APWU’s upcoming National Convention in Los Angeles.
March 16, 2026
Postal Service Financial Woes Do Not Stem from Market Forces Alone
The Postal Service’s financial struggles are not simply a result of declining mail volumes in the digital age, they are also tied to congressional restrictions preventing the Postal Service from operating as the independ...
March 16, 2026
Rosina Tucker — A Force Behind the Pullman Porters
This month in labor history and Women’s History Month, we take a look back at Rosina Tucker, a civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in the foundation of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first Afric...
March 15, 2026
March 13, 2026
It Is Still Our Work!
MVS Director Michael Foster updates you on the latest national disputes regarding subcontracting and management’s violation of Article 32 in our collective bargaining agreement.
March 13, 2026
New Health Plan Benefit: Custom Orthotics for Foot Pain
“New for 2026, members have a $200 benefit that can be used toward custom foot orthotics when they are prescribed by a podiatrist.” APWU Health Plan Director Sarah Jane Rodriguez explains the orthodontics now covered in...
March 13, 2026
Standing Together in 2026: Our Strength is Each Other
(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Here we are, a few months into 2026, and a new calendar has not brought new challenges. In fact, the issues that we face today...
March 13, 2026
The 2026 Midterm Elections are Here – Are You Ready to Fight Back?
“This year, we must show our collective strength at the polls. Preserving the public Postal Service, protecting our union wages and benefits, and many other crucial rights, are on the ballot.” - APWU Legislative & Politi...
March 13, 2026
United We Stand: The Intersection of the Civil Rights and Labor Movements
“The APWU’s commitment to social justice is a testament to the enduring legacy of the labor movement, and its impact will be felt for generations to come.” - Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman
March 13, 2026
Updates from Around Support Services
Support Services Director Kimberly Maurer provides updates from around the Support Services Division, including contract negotiations for IT/AS and private sector affiliates.
March 13, 2026
Your Fundamental Right to Freedom of Choice is at Risk! Are You A Victim of Ageism in the Digital Age?
“The National Digital Inclusion Alliance reports that citizens without digital access face significant barriers to accessing public services and engaging with elected representatives.” Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor ad...
March 12, 2026
Important Financial Planning for Postal Workers
Career employees at the Postal Service have access to federal retirement benefits, but many times they often fail to maximize one of our most valuable perks: “free” money through employer-matching contributions.
March 12, 2026
Mobilize for Our Future, End Unlawful Closures of Public Post Offices in 2026
“Postal workers must stand up for the right to have post offices in our communities.” Vice President Debby Szeredy urges members to fight against unlawful post office closures.
March 12, 2026
New General Services Administration Mileage Rate Effective January 1, 2026
(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Effective January 2026, the IRS mileage rate increased to 72.5 cents per mile, which the General Services Administration (GSA)...
March 12, 2026
Postal Workers Have the Right to a Safe Work Environment
“No matter if postal workers are identified by the Postal Service and the public as ‘essential’ or what ‘emergency’ they work through, postal workers—you—have the right to a safe work environment.” – Industrial Relations...
March 12, 2026
Reporting Workplace Harassment for Your Safety and Health
APWU shares several ways you can document or file a complaint if you encounter safety violations on the job.
March 12, 2026
The American Postal Workers Union Doubles Down on Safety with Campaign for Safe Jobs
This year, APWU Leadership is encouraging members to visibly stand up for our collective safety by participating in coordinated actions at postal facilities and documenting those efforts to prove to postal management tha...
March 12, 2026
Their Right Don’t Make It Right
"Postal managers are quick to declare 'management rights' but our union’s JCIM says they have limitations. Read Western Region Coordinator Omar Gonzalez’s outline of management’s official duties according to our CBA.