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Layoffs - Worst Case Scenario?

May 15, 2025
“You and your coworkers are the Union! No matter your political party, now is the time to protect America’s Postal Service!” – Western Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez explains steps we can take to defend the public Postal Service and preserve our...

Due Process, Your Union Right

May 15, 2025
Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash explains due process, “one of our most important union rights. In the simplest of terms, it means you have the right to your ‘day in court’ to tell your side of the story and defend yourself if management...

Thank You for Your Service

November 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the November-December 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor   APWU member Betsy Huff at the Retiree Conference in Las Vegas. As we enter the season of gratitude, I want...

The Postal Service, Serving 2.7 Billion

November 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the November-December 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Contrary to the Postal Service’s claims that post offices have less foot traffic than other national retailers, the United States Postal Service...

Long Overdue Welcome Home

November 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the November-December 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) This Veterans’ Day the Military Exchange will open its virtual doors to more than 13 million veterans. All honorably-discharged veterans will...

'A Woman's Place is in Her Union!'

November 1, 2017
Front row: new POWER Coordinators Bernadette Baker, Tanya Jackson,  Michelle Boulware, Erica Cole, and Darcy Wood.  Back row: Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell,  Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson,  President Mark Dimondstein,  and...

Are You Ready to Take Action?

November 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the November-December 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy Vice President Debby Szeredy speaks with clerk Michelle Reid.  We must fight back against...

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