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Contract Negotiations Begin – APWU Negotiating Team Delivers Opening Day Remarks

June 27, 2024
On June 25, contract negotiations began for our next main collective bargaining agreement with the Postal Service. The current contract expires on Sept. 20. Both the union and postal management exchanged opening statements, outlining their...

APWU “Building Union Power” National Organizing Drive Blasts Past Goal, Recruits 8707 New Members

June 27, 2024
The Building Union Power national organizing drive concluded on June 25, and by end of day, hit 8707 new members!

National Officers Attend AFGE Rally

May 1, 2018
This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)   APWU Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Powell (center) speaks at an AFGE rally. Also pictured (L-R) is AFGE Bureau of Prisons Council President Eric Young,...

Rising Up in West Virginia & Beyond!

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By President Mark Dimondstein  In late February, 37,000 West Virginia teachers and school employees went on an inspiring nine-day strike – and won! As...

Convention Reminder

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)   The 24th Biennial APWU National Convention will take place Monday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the David L. Lawrence ...

What Does It Mean to Be a 501(c)(5) Organization?

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell  IRS 501(c)(5) status provides exemption from federal income tax to labor, agricultural or horticultural organizations...

Opioid Abuse

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Health Plan Director John Marcotte  Unfortunately, as we all know, misuse of opioids is an epidemic in America. Prescription drugs such as morphine,...

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