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APWU Launches National Ad; Warns of Price Hikes, Post Office Closures in Anti-Privatization Campaign
July 21, 2025
This week the American Postal workers Union (APWU) launched a national advertising campaign on to alert the public about proposed plans to privatize the public postal service. The ad called “Memo” highlights a document sent by Wells Fargo Equity...
APWU Arbitration Award Secures Grievance Rights for Separated Non-Probationary Employees
July 17, 2025
The APWU has secured a major victory for the rights of non-probationary employees who are discharged without just cause from the Postal Service to file grievances on those discharges and have them heard in arbitration, Industrial Relations Director...
A Look Back
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
We take a brief look at some key points in labor history that happened during January-February.
Twenty Questions for 2020
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
1. What is postal banking?
It’s the provision of basic financial services through the USPS, ranging from check cashing to savings accounts, to...
Microbusinesses Strongly Prefer the Public Postal Service
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
In the United States, firms with fewer than 10 employees make up 75 percent of all employers. With the rise of e-commerce, these microbusinesses...
Attacks on the Working Class
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
I hope you all had a great Holiday Season. Your dedication and hard work bring smiles and happiness throughout the holidays to people worldwide...
Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Powell Honored with UFCW Minority Coalition’s Addie Wyatt Award
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On Nov. 23, 2019, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Minority Coalition held its 21st Annual Ball. At the event, APWU Secretary-...