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17,000 AT&T Workers Strike Across Southeastern US

August 23, 2024
More than 17,000 AT&T workers across nine southeastern states walked off their jobs on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. The workers, represented by Communications Workers of America (CWA), filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge against AT&T...

Statement from APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the Postal Service’s Proposal to Further Slow Mail Processing and Delivery

August 23, 2024
The American Postal Workers Union is deeply concerned regarding the August 22nd announcement from postal management, with the support of the Postal Board of Governors, that they are once again planning to slow down much of the country’s mail. The...

Looking Back on Labor History: Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike & the Battle of the Bulk

January 8, 2024
This month in Labor History, we take a look back at the Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike and the Battle of the Bulk.

Giving Back to Our Communities: Join the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign

December 12, 2023
As many of us think about charitable giving during the holiday season, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is in full swing! The CFC is an annual charity drive that brings together federal employees, retirees, and government contractors to give back...

Update on Management's Network Modernization Plans: APWU Takes a Series of Actions

November 17, 2023
While still in its early stages, postal management is aggressively proceeding with their “network modernization” plans.

Next union negotiated raises will be in paychecks dated December 8, 2023

November 17, 2023
APWU-represented career postal employees will receive a union-won general wage increase (GWI) equal to 1.3 percent of base pay, effective Nov. 18. Non-career APWU-represented employees will receive an additional 1 percent, or a 2.3 percent GWI, as...

2024 Leave Calendar and Leave Chart Available

November 16, 2023
The 2024 APWU Leave Calendar and Leave Chart are now available on the APWU website under Frequently Requested Resources.  

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