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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...
Due Process, Your Union Right
May 15, 2025
Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash explains due process, “one of our most important union rights. In the simplest of terms, it means you have the right to your ‘day in court’ to tell your side of the story and defend yourself if management...
Your Rights to a Safe Workplace
July 11, 2022
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Safety—how often do you think about your safety at work? Do you ever think about the impact it would have on your family if you were injured, sickened...
Mental Health Conditions and the FMLA
July 11, 2022
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
In May of this year, the Department of Labor updated the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to address mental health conditions. FMLA requires the...
WE Did It! Organizing Campaign - a Smashing Success!
July 1, 2022
Building on our solid new union contract and historic postal legislation, the APWU launched a national organizing drive - “Building Union Power” - with the bold goal of signing up 5000 new members. Together we did it!
From May 1 -July 1, Local and...
Ballot Placement Set for APWU Election of National Officers
June 27, 2022
Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell has certified the union members listed below as candidates for national union office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution and Bylaws.
A drawing was held on June 27 to determine the...
Telework MOUs Agreed to for MRCs, Care Centers
June 25, 2022
On June 24, 2022, APWU Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks and the Postal Service signed two agreements that will allow Mailing Requirements Clerks (MRCs) and Customer Retention Team/Customer Care Center Clerks (CRTs/CCCs) to telework from their...