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November 25, 2025

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The Official and Final Version of the 2024-2027 APWU-USPS Collective Bargaining Agreement Has Been Published, Copies Available

November 24, 2025

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From Bellingham to Las Vegas: Unity Is Strength

A Grand Alliance interviewed Laurie Masterson, an Amazon worker in Bellingham, MA, who shared anti-union tactics the giant corporation takes to intimidate those who wish to organize.

November 24, 2025

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Canadian Union of Postal Workers Strike for Contract

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers have initiated a rotating strike in the fight for a fair contract. Just like us, CUPW is determined to preserve good, public postal services and good union jobs for the workers who pr...

November 24, 2025

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Postal Service Announces Intent to Cease Off-Site Training Per Diem in Maintenance Craft

November 24, 2025

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Setting the Record Straight on Safety, Security of Vote-by-Mail

We set the record straight on the safety and security of Vote-by-Mail:

November 24, 2025

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Understanding Tariff Changes: Impact on Mail Volume

Imposed tariffs keep millions of packages from reaching American small businesses, working families, and those who rely on home delivery each day.

November 22, 2025

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Our Labor History: Eugene Debs – A Leader for Working People

November 21, 2025

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Celebrating 250 Years: Milwaukee Honors the Postal Service

November 20, 2025

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Pompano Beach Florida Issues Proclamation Honoring Public Mission of US Postal Service

November 20, 2025

A Message from APWU Health Plan Director Sarah Jane Rodriguez on Open Season 2025

November 20, 2025

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Organizing at the End of the Year

Organization Director Anna Smith reflects on successful organizing efforts of the past year, and sets sights on 2026 organizing goals.

November 20, 2025

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APWU POWER Convention Donates a Whopping $31,036 to COPA

Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson provides a summary of the APWU Post Office Women for Equal Rights (POWER) 22nd Biennial National Convention that took place in New York, NY in August.

November 20, 2025

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A Tribute to Yolanda “Yoggi” Riley (July 1946-August 2025)

Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor remembers the life and legacy of Yolanda "Yoggi" Riley, a longtime APWU member and union activist who career spanned nearly 60 years.

November 20, 2025

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‘Supporting the Fighters, Admiring the Survivors, Honoring the Taken, Never Giving Up Hope.’

APWU Health Plan Director Sarah Jane Rodriguez highlights the APWU Health Plan's partnership with the American Cancer Society to spread awareness about the detection and treatment of breast cancer.

November 19, 2025

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Dangerous New Trump Bill Threatens Veterans’ Health Care

November 19, 2025

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Dupont Pennsylvania Signs Proclamation Honoring USPS 250

November 19, 2025

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Reflecting on 2025

Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman reflects on the department's achievements over the past year, including various trainings and support programs.

November 19, 2025

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Fighting for Our Future!

November 18, 2025

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Successful Maintenance Craft Conference in 2025

Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun provides a recap of the Maintenance Craft Conference held in Las Vegas during the 2025 APWU All-Craft Conference in October.

November 18, 2025

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Protecting the Work

(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The 47th Motor Vehicle Service Director’s Conference commenced on Monday, Oct. 6. Motor Vehicle Service (MVS) officers, s...

November 18, 2025

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Support Services All-Craft 2025

Former Support Services Director Arrion Brown shares a summary of the Support Services Conference which took place in Las Vegas at the 2025 APWU All-Craft Conference.

November 18, 2025

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Momentum Is Building in the APWU Proclamation Campaign, See Local Wins!

November 17, 2025

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Implementation of Pay Provisions for the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Many new terms of the 2024-2027 APWU contract are being implemented this month and next. IRD Charlie Cash goes over in detail when and what to expect regarding adjustments to APWU-represented workers’ pay.

November 17, 2025

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Thank You, Happy Holidays, and Looking to the Future

APWU Northeast Regional Coordinator Tiffany Foster wishes members a happy holiday season, and looks ahead to the future of APWU after an enlivening Young Members Conference. Finally, she reminds us of the need to keep fi...

November 17, 2025

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Historic Settlement Reached on Time and Attendance Collection System Duties

Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks discusses the historic settlement reached on Time and Attendance Collection System (TACS) duties, signaling a finality to what has been a persistent issue for the Clerk Division.

November 14, 2025

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Government Shutdown Ends After 43 Days

After 43 days, the government shutdown has ended. The House of Representatives voted 222-209 to pass the funding bill as amended by the Senate, which funds the government until Jan. 30, 2026, and the Department of Vetera...

November 14, 2025

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Shoreline Washington Signs Proclamation Celebrating 250 Years of Public Postal Service

November 14, 2025

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Onward Postal Workers! Forward APWU!

For his final column as APWU President, Mark Dimondstein reflects on his time leading the postal workers’ union. Read his last thoughts here:

November 14, 2025

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Delivering for the Public and Postal Workers

APWU Vice President Debby Szeredy reiterates the importance of postal workers and a public Postal Service for communities in her latest column for the American Postal Worker magazine.