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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...
Our Labor History: War on the Waterfront; Save the Post Office National Day of Action; Newport News Shipyard Strike
July 24, 2023
For the July-August 2023 issue of the American Postal Worker, we take a look back on labor history during the War on the Waterfront, the Save the Post Office Day of Action, and the Newport News Shipyard Strike,
Human Relations Educational Assembly Educates, Engages, and Empowers
July 21, 2023
The Human Relations Department held its Educational Assembly in Baltimore, MD, June 13-15, meeting in person for the first time since 2017. Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman opened the conference with greetings and remarks, explaining the...
The Social Security Fairness Act
July 21, 2023
APWU members are continuing to advocate for the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82 and S. 597.
LiteBlue Net-to-Bank, Direct Deposit Restored
July 19, 2023
Late last week the Postal Service shared with the APWU that LiteBlue was experiencing issues and that direct deposit and net to bank functionalities had been deactivated once again. The APWU was notified that these functions were reactivated on...
Grievance Time Limit Deadlines Extended for 2023 All Craft Conference
July 18, 2023
In preparation for the 2023 All-Craft Conference, the APWU had requested an extension for all grievance time limit deadlines for all levels. In response, on July 11, the Postal Service issued a moratorium on "all grievances, disciplinary actions,...