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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...

Looking Back on Labor History: Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike & the Battle of the Bulk

January 8, 2024
This month in Labor History, we take a look back at the Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike and the Battle of the Bulk.

Giving Back to Our Communities: Join the 2023 Combined Federal Campaign

December 12, 2023
As many of us think about charitable giving during the holiday season, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is in full swing! The CFC is an annual charity drive that brings together federal employees, retirees, and government contractors to give back...

Update on Management's Network Modernization Plans: APWU Takes a Series of Actions

November 17, 2023
While still in its early stages, postal management is aggressively proceeding with their “network modernization” plans.

Next union negotiated raises will be in paychecks dated December 8, 2023

November 17, 2023
APWU-represented career postal employees will receive a union-won general wage increase (GWI) equal to 1.3 percent of base pay, effective Nov. 18. Non-career APWU-represented employees will receive an additional 1 percent, or a 2.3 percent GWI, as...

2024 Leave Calendar and Leave Chart Available

November 16, 2023
The 2024 APWU Leave Calendar and Leave Chart are now available on the APWU website under Frequently Requested Resources.  

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