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Privatizers Lay Out Their Plan for Destroying Public Postal Service

June 30, 2025
On June 24, the House Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing titled, “The Route Forward for the U.S. Postal Service: A View from Stakeholders.”

Ballot Placement Set for APWU Election of National Officers

June 27, 2025
A drawing was held on June 27 to determine the order candidates’ names will appear on the ballot.

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...

The New Medicare Advantage Plan is a “Home Run!”

November 12, 2021
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  Recently, we spoke with former State of Maryland APWU President George Hayes about his experience using the UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage (...

Negotiations with the USPS Continue

November 12, 2021
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The Collective Bargaining Agreement (union contract) between the APWU and the USPS covers the wages, benefits and conditions of employment for almost...

Virtual Union Conferences a Success

November 12, 2021
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) From September 26 to October 1, APWU members met online via Zoom for a week of trainings, workshops, and conferences for all four crafts, as well as...

President Dimondstein Speaks in Support of Brazilian Postal Workers at UNI Americas Event

November 8, 2021
On October 25, President Dimondstein spoke at a UNI Americas event in support of Brazilian postal workers and their efforts to keep the country’s postal system public. The livestream event, called “Struggle Against Privatization of Post in Brazil,”...

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