Stop Delaying America's Mail
APWU members held more than 150 protests on Nov. 14, with events in all 50 states, to send a message to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe and the USPS Board of Governors: Stop Delaying America’s Mail!
The protests received extensive media coverage...
The Impact of Plant Closures: Beyond the Postal Sphere
How can we stop the USPS from lowering service standards and closing or consolidating mail processing plants? How can we reach our communities? How can we motivate our legislators and neighborhood organizations? How can we reach the businesses in...
Dimondstein Appears on Washington Journal
APWU President Mark Dimondstein appeared on Washington Journal on Dec. 20, where he discussed the future of the USPS and the union's opposition to changes in service standards that will affect postal customers across the country. The public affairs...
Christmas Seasons Will Never Be the Same
APWU President Mark Dimondstein sounded the alarm on The Ed Show on Dec. 17, telling viewers, “Our Christmas seasons will never be the same,” if service standards are lowered on Jan. 5 and 82 mail processing centers are closed.
Senators Call for a Moratorium on Plant Closures
Three champions of a strong, public Postal Service gave impassioned speeches against the consolidation of mail processing plants on the floor of the Senate on Dec. 4. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI...