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Privatizers Lay Out Their Plan for Destroying Public Postal Service

June 30, 2025
On June 24, the House Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing titled, “The Route Forward for the U.S. Postal Service: A View from Stakeholders.”

Ballot Placement Set for APWU Election of National Officers

June 27, 2025
A drawing was held on June 27 to determine the order candidates’ names will appear on the ballot.

Management Publishes New Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

The Postal Service has finally published a new Drug and Alcohol Testing policy, Management Instruction PO-720-2010-1 [PDF], which became effective Dec. 31, 2009. We first announced an agreement with management on a new drug testing policy in March,...

Maintaining Your Membership

We receive requests every day asking how those about to retire can continue their membership in the union. The following are summaries of the constitutional requirements for maintaining status as a member of the APWU.

Activate Your List Protect Your Right to Vote

In the January-February issue of this magazine, I asked readers to make a list of contacts who will serve as a support network for the midterm elections. Now that you have your list together, it’s time to put it into action.

e-Team Report, Sept. 6, 2013

August Action Recap: Have You Reported Back? APWU Files Charges With Postal Regulatory Commission over Facility Closures, Service Standards Late Mail Spreads to Southeast Missouri Postal Retirement Benefits Remain Under Intense Scrutiny

National Reassessment Processes

There are two USPS National Reassessment Processes (NRPs), each with a unique set of guidelines. It’s helpful to understand the differences.

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