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Your Work During the Election Matters: A Message to Every Postal Worker

November 4, 2024
Dear Union Family, as we approach Election Day, I want to take a moment to remind you that if you have not voted, to please take time to do so before the polls close tomorrow. I also want to acknowledge the incredible dedication and effort each of...

Upcoming Proposed Flexible Spending Account Changes

October 30, 2024
The APWU was recently notified of the proposed change to the FSA (Flexible Spending Account) administrator. FSA is an important negotiated benefit as it allows employees to put aside “pre-tax” dollars for certain medical and dependent care expenses.

From the Field

November 19, 2019
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) ​ Below are quotes from various APWU local and state publications throughout the country. All the publications listed are part of the Postal...

Hollingsworth Contract Ratified

November 19, 2019
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) ​ On Sept. 11, new APWU members working at Hollingsworth LLC, a private-sector distribution company, ratified the terms of their initial...

Good Contract, Good Jobs

November 19, 2019
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) ​ Motor Vehicle Service members are joining in the fight, protecting the craft, and demanding proper pay and work rules during the APWU’s...

Negotiation/Arbitration with the USPS

November 19, 2019
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) ​ Most postal workers would be surprised to learn that during negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the top management...

Maintenance Craft Arbitration Testimony

November 19, 2019
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) ​ The following is a shortened version of the introductory testimony given by Maintenance Craft Director Balogun, before the Maintenance Craft...

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