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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...
Today’s the Day: Vote!
November 4, 2008
Vote Tuesday, Nov. 4
APWU President William Burrus is calling on union members to exercise their democratic right, and to vote for Barack Obama for president in today's history-making election.
“We must change the direction of our nation,” the union...
Jack London: Famous Author Chronicled Workers’ Struggles
October 31, 2008
Though best known as the author of widely acclaimed adventure stories such as The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and To Build a Fire, Jack London also chronicled the harsh lives many working people faced at the dawn of the 20th Century.
APWU Activists Making the Difference
October 30, 2008
Denver Metro Area Local member Tina DeSautels,
participating in a "labor walk" earlier this year.
As Election Day draws near, APWU members are out in force from coast to coast, canvassing neighborhoods and making phone calls to union households on...
Burrus Urges Union Members: Get Out and Vote!
October 30, 2008
As Nov. 4 draws near, APWU President William Burrus is urging union members to “get out and vote!”
“This has been a long campaign and the stakes are high, especially for working people,” he noted.
“We must change the direction of our nation,” the...
New Jersey BMC Workers Rally Against Privatization
October 30, 2008
Given a boost by local and national elected officials, APWU members rallied in northern New Jersey on Oct. 27 to protest plans by the Postal Service to privatize Bulk Mail Centers.