Organizing in 2026: Let’s Keep Building on Our Momentum!

As we turn to 2026, one thing is clear: every day is a good day to organize! The APWU has faced challenging times, but our collective determination has never wavered. If anything, those challenges have strengthened our commitment to energize, mobilize, and organize. This new year gives us another opportunity to build on the momentum we created together.

We’re excited to announce an upcoming organizing drive that will run throughout the first half of 2026 and into the National Convention. Many of you remember the extraordinary success of our last pre-convention campaign, where, through the hard work of over 600 locals, creativity, and non-stop dedication, we organized more than 8,000 new members. That accomplishment wasn’t by chance or luck. It was the direct result of making connections with nonmembers. Whether that outreach was through social media, letter writing, phone calls, or by directly talking with coworkers, every effort played a vital role in growing our union stronger than ever… and we can do it again!

Our most recent effort proved once again what we’re capable of. During a short organizing blitz this fall, we collectively organized 3,000 new members. That kind of turnout in a brief window shows that even in difficult times, our message resonates; when workers stand together, we all rise.

Unlike organizing blitzes in the past, we asked members to self-report their organizing efforts. We mailed postcards to every member and highlighted the initiative in the magazine. With hundreds of members reporting on their organizing activity, I am hopeful as we head into our next drive that even more members will step up, share their efforts, and push this momentum even further. As part of the blitz, we held random drawings as an incentive to encourage participation, with three members selected as winners for grand prizes of $1,000 each. Incentives like these help spark engagement and add excitement to our collective efforts.

This year, we will be putting even more effort into strengthening our training and outreach. In 2026 we will expand our work by developing new video training tools designed to help organizers feel confident approaching nonmembers. These videos will walk through what real organizing conversations look like, how to start them, how to address concerns, and how to demonstrate the value of APWU membership. We want members at every level to feel prepared, supported, and empowered.

We’re also launching a new video project focused directly on our members. We want to hear from you! Why did you join? Why do you continue to stay a member? What does APWU membership mean to you and your family? These don’t need to be long videos, just quick, heartfelt messages that help tell the story of who we are. YOUR voices are the best organizing tool we have. Help us inspire the next generation of APWU members. Please email your video directly to: organization@apwu.org. Be sure to include your first and last name, as well as Employee ID Number (EIN).

As we head into another year of opportunity and growth, remember that organizing isn’t a seasonal thing. It’s the heartbeat of our union. With your energy, your stories, and your solidarity, 2026 can be our strongest year yet. Let’s keep pushing, keep organizing, and keep building the union that postal workers deserve.