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Your Work During the Election Matters: A Message to Every Postal Worker

November 4, 2024
Dear Union Family, as we approach Election Day, I want to take a moment to remind you that if you have not voted, to please take time to do so before the polls close tomorrow. I also want to acknowledge the incredible dedication and effort each of...

Upcoming Proposed Flexible Spending Account Changes

October 30, 2024
The APWU was recently notified of the proposed change to the FSA (Flexible Spending Account) administrator. FSA is an important negotiated benefit as it allows employees to put aside “pre-tax” dollars for certain medical and dependent care expenses.

There's More to Being a Member than Just Paying Dues

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Northeast Region Coordinator John Dirzius  As I proudly travel the Northeast Region and speak with workers, I always ask if there are any new members...

'Keep on Truckin' Baby'

May 1, 2018
MVS Director Michael Foster (fifth from right) and  Assistant MVS Director Javier Piñeres (far left) with  MVS members and USPS representatives  in front of newly tested cargo trucks. (This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The...

MS-1 Settlement Reached

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Maintenance Craft Directors  On Feb. 27, 2018, the USPS and the Maintenance Division reached a resolution regarding the MS-1 Handbook revisions that...

Canada Post Stops Planned Service Cuts

May 1, 2018
CUPW calls on Justin Trudeau to deliver on his promise to restore door delivery in this ad. (This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), along with...

Fighting Back with Street Parties

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Clerk Craft Directors  Understaffing is the main reason service to our communities is decreasing and stress on the job is increasing. It is the reason...

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