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APWU Takes on Wall Street and Postal Privatizers

July 24, 2025
On July 24, hundreds of postal workers, labor allies, and members of the community took to the streets of New York City in a high-spirited rally to tell Wall Street bankers, billionaires, and anyone who wants to privatize our postal service that “...

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...

Sen. Coburn Tries to Pull a Fast One

June 24, 2010
Conservative Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) tried to pull a fast one at a joint hearing sponsored by Senate and House postal subcommittees on Wednesday.

Ballot Placement Set, Candidates Certified, For Election of APWU National Officers

June 22, 2010
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell has certified the following union members as candidates to national office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution and Bylaws.

Burrus to Testify On Future of Postal Service

June 21, 2010
APWU President William Burrus will testify at a congressional hearing titled, “Having Their Say: Customer and Employee Views on the Future of the U.S. Postal Service,” on Wednesday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m.

OSHA Cites USPS For Safety Violations in Baton Rouge

June 16, 2010
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited the USPS for safety violations at the Baton Rouge (LA) Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) for exposing employees to electrical hazards.

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