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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).
Preventing Hearing Loss at Work and Home
July 31, 2024
Hearing protection is especially important for APWU members given the diverse and noisy work environments we encounter. The Industrial Relations Department is committed to ensuring that we keep you informed about hearing hazards and the precautions...
What Does the Year Hold for Us?
March 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
The USPS welcomed 2015 by reducing service standards so it can complete its so-called “Network Rationalization Plan.” The plan calls for the closure...
Our Members Expect Change
March 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
Editor's Note: Below are excerpts from President Dimondstein's opening statement at contract negotiations.
The American Postal Workers Union welcomes...
How You Can Fight Money in Politics
March 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
Postal workers’ allies in the 114th Congress are attempting to reverse the drastic slowdown of the mail caused by postal management’s decision to...
Contract Negotiations Under Way
March 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
The union’s Maintenance Craft Officers are deeply involved in negotiations for our next contract. Western Region National Business Agent (NBA) Jimmie...
Motor Vehicle Service Update
March 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
The union is pursuing our demand that management create at least 60 new administrative and technical duty assignments in the Motor Vehicle Service...