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Better Staffing, Better Service
August 2, 2024
A Grassroots Campaign to Improve Our Public Postal Service
An Update on the Social Security Fairness Act
July 31, 2024
The APWU has never stopped fighting to pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82, S. 597).
Peak Season Exception Period
November 24, 2015
The reporting period for the 2015 Peak Season Exception Period began on Nov. 14, 2015, and ends Jan. 8, 2016. The three consecutive pay periods will be the weeks of Nov. 14, 2015, to Dec. 25, 2015, or Nov. 28, 2015, to Jan. 8, 2016, to be decided...
Tell the Postmaster General: Make Postal Banking a Reality Now
November 19, 2015
Did you know that nearly 28% of U.S. households are underserved by traditional banks? They turn instead to payday lenders, check cashers and other financial predators, spending on average nearly 10 percent of their income on fees.
There is a simple...
Gear Day is Still Red Hot!
November 18, 2015
Members of the Greater Seattle Area Local
in union gear on Nov.12
Days are getting shorter and temps may be dropping, but our fight for a good contract is still red hot!
Show management that you are part of the fight for Good Postal Service! Good...
Dimondstein Appears on ‘The Big Picture’ with Thom Hartmann
November 17, 2015
APWU President Mark Dimondstein appeared on “The Big Picture” with Thom Hartmann on Nov. 16, discussing the National Executive Board’s endorsement of Bernie Sanders for President.
Postal Service’s Financial Report Brings Good News
November 16, 2015
The Postal Service’s latest financial report, which showed an operating profit of $1.2 billion, is good news, said APWU President Mark Dimondstein.
“The report shows there is absolutely no justification for cuts in service to the American people or...