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Don't Let Management Take Your Pulse!

July 8, 2024
The APWU is urging union members to refrain from participating in the USPS management’s Postal Pulse survey. Negotiations for a new union contract began June 25, and any information you give them can be used in retaliation to hurt us during...

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...

Are You Ready for 2022?

January 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Knowledge, staying organized and prioritizing responsibilities all play an important role for local and state officers, specifically presidents...

What the Proposed Contract Means for Wage Increases

January 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) As you are all aware, in December a new tentative agreement was reached with the Postal Service and approved to be sent out to members for...

Clerk Craft Negotiates Improvements in 2021-2024 CBA

January 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Pending ratification by APWU membership, the 2021- 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) will contain major gains for Clerk Craft employees...

Latest COVID MOUs and Liberal Leave Policy Extensions until February 11, 2022

December 21, 2021
President Dimondstein signed extensions on the COVID MOUs today through February 11, 2022. The liberal leave policy has also been extended (see letter below). 

2021 APWU Ad Release: Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

December 15, 2021
On December 15, APWU launched their 2021 holiday season ad. The ad follows the arduous journey millions of gifts and holiday greetings take during the busiest postal season of the year.  

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