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APWU Honors Women's History Month
March 1, 2025
The APWU honors the contributions of American women in shaping our nation. The APWU National Executive Board met February 5-6 and adopted a proclamation to honor the women of the APWU throughout March, during Women’s History Month.
Unions Rally to Fight Back Against Illegal Postal Takeover
February 24, 2025
On Feb. 24, 2025, hundreds of union members joined together to show that workers are prepared to fight back against the proposed, illegal takeover of the United States Postal Service. Unions, including the Communications Workers of America (CWA),...
A Technological Advance: Bid Tracking System Helps Locals Protect Jobs
May 1, 2016
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
The industrial relations department launched the bid tracking System (BTS), which helps local unions ensure that jobs are filled, on March 9, 2016.
Facing Repression, Salvadoran Workers Fight Privatization
May 1, 2016
Salvadoran workers carry a banner that says,
"Thanks to the Working Class"
in a 2013 May Day demonstration.
Faced with a relentless push to privatize their jobs, port and airport workers in El Salvador have been fighting back and building...
Members’ Bill of Rights Strengthens Our Union
May 1, 2016
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
Under federal law, every member of a labor organization must have an equal right to nominate candidates; vote in elections, and attend and participate...
With Mobilized Members, Healthcare Workers Win Contract
May 1, 2016
After a five year fight, the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) ratified contracts at all four Kaiser Permanente units in California late last year.
APWU Locals 'Feel the Bern!'
May 1, 2016
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)
APWU locals have been busy stumping for Bernie Sanders for President. Members across the country attended rallies and participated in phone banking,...