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2024 Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period
August 27, 2024
The "Penalty Overtime Exclusion" period for calendar year 2024 will begin Pay Period 26-2024, Week 1 (November 30, 2024) and end Pay Period 01-2025, Week 2 (December 27, 2024).
'Stay In Your Lane, APWU'?
August 27, 2024
Western Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez explains the importance of union involvement beyond the workroom floor including economic, political, and social justice as outlined in our National Constitution & Bylaws.
Rising Up in West Virginia & Beyond!
May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By President Mark Dimondstein
In late February, 37,000 West Virginia teachers and school employees went on an inspiring nine-day strike – and won! As...
Say 'No' to the Latest USPS Survey
May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman
Are you engaged?” Those are the words the Postal Service is using to get you to take their newest...
Convention Reminder
May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
The 24th Biennial APWU National Convention will take place Monday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the David L. Lawrence ...
What Does It Mean to Be a 501(c)(5) Organization?
May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell
IRS 501(c)(5) status provides exemption from federal income tax to labor, agricultural or horticultural organizations...
Opioid Abuse
May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
By Health Plan Director John Marcotte
Unfortunately, as we all know, misuse of opioids is an epidemic in America. Prescription drugs such as morphine,...