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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...
Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman Steps Down; Charlie Cash Appointed to Fill Vacancy
March 22, 2022
APWU Industrial Relations Director (IRD) Vance Zimmerman has announced that he is stepping down from his position effective March 26, 2022. In accordance with the APWU National Constitution, President Mark Dimondstein filled the IRD vacancy by...
Daleo Freeman Appointed as Human Relations Director
March 22, 2022
President Dimondstein has appointed Daleo Freeman to the vacant position of Human Relations Director. In accordance with the National APWU Constitution Brother Freeman’s appointment was approved by the National Executive Board in a March 22, 2022...
Implementation Dates for Pay Increases in New Contract Confirmed
March 17, 2022
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, the Postal Service confirmed to the APWU important dates for implementation of the pay provisions of the 2021-2024 National Agreement. There were significant changes to the pay and leave provisions for this national...
List of Residual Vacancies Made Available for PTF Clerks’ One-Time Reassignment Opportunity
March 16, 2022
In accordance with the MOU, Re: PTF One-Time Voluntary Reassignment Opportunity, the Postal Service provided a list of available residual duty assignments for PTF clerks to choose from, within their own district. Attached is the list of 594 residual...
We Need Your Help! (Does Your Postal Facility Look Like This?)
March 14, 2022
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 that helped manufacture a financial crisis at USPS was passed by Congress with only a voice vote...