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17,000 AT&T Workers Strike Across Southeastern US
August 23, 2024
More than 17,000 AT&T workers across nine southeastern states walked off their jobs on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. The workers, represented by Communications Workers of America (CWA), filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge against AT&T...
Statement from APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the Postal Service’s Proposal to Further Slow Mail Processing and Delivery
August 23, 2024
The American Postal Workers Union is deeply concerned regarding the August 22nd announcement from postal management, with the support of the Postal Board of Governors, that they are once again planning to slow down much of the country’s mail.
The...
Over 60 Labor Leaders Urge Congressional Leaders to #SaveThePostOffice
May 25, 2020
On May 11, over 60 Labor leaders sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, copying both the Postal Board of Governors and the Postmaster General, urging them support the United States Postal Service.
Standing Up for Safe Jobs During COVID-19
May 20, 2020
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The past few months have been challenging for this country, especially for those of us considered essential front-line workers. Postal workers were...
Treasurer Responsibilities During COVID-19
May 20, 2020
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Coronavirus is wreaking havoc on many aspects of our everyday lives and we are collectively adjusting to what appears to be our new norm. Not only will...
COVID-19 and EAP Services
May 20, 2020
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
During this crisis, stress and fear are becoming all too normal because none of us are sure whether we were exposed, if we are a carrier, or if we...
The Urgent Need for Congressional Funding to Save the Postal Service
May 20, 2020
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis places an unprecedented financial strain on the United States Postal Service, with plummeting mail volumes and billions in...