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Statement by APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the Selection of the Next Postmaster General

May 9, 2025
On May 9, 2025, the Postal Board of Governors announced the selection of David Steiner as the next Postmaster General. Steiner is now going through an internal vetting process and is expected to assume the position sometime in July.

Recent Polling Shows Registered Voters Overwhelmingly Favor Public Postal Service, Expanding Services

May 8, 2025
In February, the APWU commissioned a national survey to better understand the public’s sentiment on the public Postal Service and attempts at privatization. Here are the key takeaways 

Bulk Mail and Mailing Requirements Clerk Qualification Position MOU Extended

May 6, 2022
On May 6, 2022, Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks and the Postal Service agreed to extend the MOU, Re: Bulk Mail and Mailing Requirement Clerk Position Qualification. The extension will continue through November 4, 2022.

Telework MOU Extended Until June 17, 2022

May 6, 2022
On May 6, 2022, APWU Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks agreed to extend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Telework for Clerk Craft Employees at Customer Care Centers, Customer Retention Teams, and the Mailing Shipping Solution Center...

Senate Hearing Investigates Union-Busting Federal Contractors

May 6, 2022
On Thursday May 5, 2022 the Senate Budget Committee, chaired by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), held a hearing titled, “Should Taxpayer Dollars Go to Companies that Violate Labor Laws?” The hearing was held in response to the Federal Government’s...

The Importance of Critical Thinking and Common Sense

May 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The Importance of Critical Thinking and Common Sense I felt the need for the above title in order to raise the awareness and consciences of our union...

We Need Better Service Standards to Secure 2022 Mail Ballot Protections

May 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Mid-term elections are November 8, 2022. All 435 seats are up for election in the House of Representatives, with 48 members having announced their...

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