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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
Preventing Identity Theft
November 12, 2021
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The holiday season is beginning and identity theft is on the rise in the USA. Identity Theft occurs when someone uses your name, address, Social...
First Steps Taken in Postal Banking Pilots
November 12, 2021
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
In September, the Postal Service and the APWU announced that they had begun partnering on a limited proof-of-concept test of expanded postal...
20th-Year Remembrance Event for Postal Workers Killed in Anthrax Attack
November 12, 2021
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On October 21, the United States Postal Service and the Nation’s Capital Southern MD Area Local (NCSMAL) held a remembrance event for the two postal...
APWU Retirees Still Fighting for Justice
November 12, 2021
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The APWU Retirees Department was saddened by the death of Alfred “Al” LaBrecque, who passed peacefully on August 18, 2021, at the age of 84. Al was...
USPS 10-Year Plan Service Standard Changes Go into Effect
November 12, 2021
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The United States Postal Service implemented significant service standard changes starting Friday, October 1 that will slow down mail delivery for...