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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...

APWU Goes to Court Over Service Standards

September 15, 2015
The APWU filed a brief in D.C. Circuit Court on Sept. 14 against the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), arguing that USPS service standards must be “legally enforceable.” In 2013, the union filed a complaint with the commission asserting that the...

Exemption Sought by Subcontractors Jeopardizes Road Safety

September 14, 2015
Private subcontractors that haul mail for the U.S. Postal Service are seeking an exemption from federal safety rules that prohibit commerical drivers from operating a truck after more than 14 hours on duty following a 10-hour break. Do we even need...

Do You ‘Stand with Postal Workers?’ Part Two

September 9, 2015
Did you sign the postcard yet? Thousands have already taken the pledge.  Check out this video sequel to find out why! Do You 'Stand With Postal Workers?' Part Two Posted by APWU - The American Postal Workers Union on Wednesday, September 9,...

e-Team Report, Sept. 8, 2015

September 8, 2015
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has recently issued a string of positive rulings that will strengthen employee protections and unions' abilities to advocate for workers.

APWU Knows How to Celebrate Labor Day

September 8, 2015
Des Moines Area Local Steward Julie Kestel with daughter Mackenzie on a Labor Day parade float APWU members were out in full force this Labor Day, bringing the message of Good Postal Service! Good Jobs! Good Contract! to people at parades, picnics...

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