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Bill to Give Major Tax Cuts to the Ultra Wealthy Stalled in Committee

May 17, 2025
Keep Calling Congress to Oppose Cuts to Postal and Federal Pensions

Layoffs - Worst Case Scenario?

May 15, 2025
“You and your coworkers are the Union! No matter your political party, now is the time to protect America’s Postal Service!” – Western Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez explains steps we can take to defend the public Postal Service and preserve our...

Dispute Over USPS Refusal to Accept FMLA Medical Certification Appealed to Arbitration

The APWU has appealed to arbitration a dispute over the Postal Service's refusal to accept medical certification for chronic conditions covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act if not submitted at the time of the absence.

Memorial T-shirts

These shirts pay tribute to our APWU-family members who have been killed in action. To our knowledge, 17 members of the APWU family have paid the ultimate price while fighting in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  

APWU’s Retirees Director Retires

John R. Smith, director of the APWU Retirees Department since its creation in 1993, retired May 7. Replacing him will be Douglas C. Holbrook, the union’s secretary-treasurer from 1981 to 1998, APWU President William Burrus announced.

USPS Publishes New Drug And Alcohol Testing Policy

In July, the Postal Service finally published a new Drug and Alcohol Testing policy that requires management to offer a Last Chance Agreement to employees who fail a drug test for the first time. The new policy became effective Dec. 31, 2009.

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