Search
collapse >>
Search for Articles
It Is Always About the Work
May 19, 2025
In the ever-expanding world of postal words and jargon, ‘RTO’ and ‘LTO’ are recent additions you may see as a postal worker. These stand for Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) and Local Transportation Optimization (LTO).” MVS Director...
2025 Maintenance Division All-Craft Conference
May 19, 2025
Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun highlights the upcoming APWU All-Craft Conference and Bulk Mail Center Conference in October, discusses revisions to the TL-5 MS-47 Handbook, and a planned maintenance operation pilot program.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
January 21, 2021
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on all members of the APWU. Our families, our work, and essentially all aspects of our lives have...
Postal Service Implements New Organizational Structure For Employees Working in Dock Areas
January 19, 2021
The Postal Service recently notified the APWU of its plan to separate Logistics from Mail Processing and Maintenance. As a result, all Expeditors and Ramp Clerks will report to a designated Logistics management official. In addition, a January 12...
Why we all need to care about the Postal Board of Governors
January 13, 2021
The Postal Service has a Board of Governors that is responsible for major decisions about the Postal Service’s operations, policies and expenditures. The Board’s responsibilities also include hiring and firing the Postmaster General.
Questions & Answers for the MOU, Re: Additional Function 1 Staffing
January 12, 2021
Questions & Answers for the MOU, Re: Additional Function 1 Staffing,
dated December 24, 2020
A Grand Alliance to Hold Virtual Policy Conference
January 11, 2021
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
A Grand Alliance is excited to announce a major policy conference to be held virtually, starting March 16, that will culminate in the development...