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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...

Big Day Approaching!

May 18, 2021
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On June 22, we officially open negotiations with the United States Postal Service for a new union contract. Our current national agreement covering some...

House Committee on Oversight and Reform Introduces Bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act

May 12, 2021
On May 11th, Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY) of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform introduced the bipartisan "Postal Service Reform Act." The new bill is scheduled to be marked up on Thursday, May...

Industrial Relations Director Zimmerman Writes to Acting OPM Director for Clarification on EFEL Guidelines

May 10, 2021
On May 7, Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman wrote a letter to Kathleen McGettigan, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), requesting guidance on the interpretation of certain guidelines for Emergency Federal...

Preparing for Opening Day of Contract Negotiations

May 7, 2021
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) A little over one year ago, the 2018-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement was finalized when arbitrator Stephen Goldberg issued his interest arbitration...

APWU Member Makes and Donates Over 1,000 Face Masks

May 7, 2021
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) When the COVID-19 pandemic caused the country to shut down in March 2020, APWU retiree Vicky Crouse was in a rented hospital bed at home in Industry, IL...

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