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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...
A Change of Heart for the NLRB?
November 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
In a string of recent decisions, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled decisively in favor of workers. As a result, President...
Standing Up, Fighting Back: A Job Well Done
November 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
With a great sense of pride, I take this opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of our local and state leaders and National...
Union Settles Dispute on CDLs for Technicians
November 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
The union and management resolved a dispute in august concerning the Postal Service’s decision in April 2002 to waive the Commercial Driver’s...
Management’s New BEM Motto: Run to Failure!
November 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
The Postal Service has notified the APWU of management’s intent to move forward with proposed changes to the MS-1 Handbook, which identifies...
Fighting On for A Good Contract
November 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
This year, we have dedicated ourselves to negotiating a successor to the 2010 Collective Bargaining Agreement, which expired in May.
The Feb....