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United Auto Workers Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Union-Busting Scab Trump, Musk

August 16, 2024
The United Auto Workers (UAW) filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Aug. 13, after the far-right billionaire cronies discussed illegally intimidating workers on strike by...

Sixth COLA Increase Announced

August 14, 2024
In accordance with the 2021-2024 Collective Bar­gaining Agreement, career employees represented by the APWU will receive a $0.47 per hour cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), effective September 7, 2024.

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...

National Officers Attend AFGE Rally

May 1, 2018
This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)   APWU Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Powell (center) speaks at an AFGE rally. Also pictured (L-R) is AFGE Bureau of Prisons Council President Eric Young,...

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...

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