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APWU Launches National Ad; Warns of Price Hikes, Post Office Closures in Anti-Privatization Campaign
July 21, 2025
This week the American Postal workers Union (APWU) launched a national advertising campaign on to alert the public about proposed plans to privatize the public postal service. The ad called “Memo” highlights a document sent by Wells Fargo Equity...
APWU Arbitration Award Secures Grievance Rights for Separated Non-Probationary Employees
July 17, 2025
The APWU has secured a major victory for the rights of non-probationary employees who are discharged without just cause from the Postal Service to file grievances on those discharges and have them heard in arbitration, Industrial Relations Director...
Pay Increase Coming Nov. 25
November 2, 2017
The third general wage increase under the 2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement will be effective Nov. 25, 2017. This wage increase will be reflected in the paycheck workers will receive on Dec.15, 2017.Career employees will receive a pay raise of 1....
Open Season is Here
November 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the November December 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Health Plan Director John Marcotte
Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season is upon us and I am proud to report that the APWU...
The Long Road Home
November 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the November-December 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Human Relations Director Sue Carney
For many survivors of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria the road home will not be easy. Torrential rains...
Thank You for Your Service
November 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the November-December 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor
APWU member Betsy Huff at the Retiree
Conference in Las Vegas.
As we enter the season of gratitude, I want...
The Postal Service, Serving 2.7 Billion
November 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the November-December 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Contrary to the Postal Service’s claims that post offices have less foot traffic than other national retailers, the United States Postal Service...