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APWU Leadership Institute Class Three Applications Open Until June 13, 2025!
May 2, 2025
Applications for the APWU Leadership Institute - Class Three are now open through June 13, 2025.
Congress Moves to Gut Postal and Federal Pensions — APWU Calls for Immediate Action!
May 1, 2025
On April 30, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform approved a number of significant cuts to the retirement benefits of postal and federal workers. Passed by a slim margin of 22-21, this measure will now be included in the full...
Staying Cool and Hydrated in Extreme Heat
July 9, 2021
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Too many workers, including postal employees, are exposed to heat on the job, in both indoor and outdoor environments. Operations involving high air...
Juneteenth - A New Federal Holiday!
July 9, 2021
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. This law establishes June 19 of each year as a...
Closure of Operations at San Mateo Accounting Services Center Stopped
July 9, 2021
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On April 12, the Postal Service notified the APWU that they were discontinuing operations at the San Mateo, CA Accounting Service Center (ASC) no...
APWU Celebrates 50th Anniversary
July 9, 2021
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On July 1, the APWU held a 50th Anniversary/Birthday Celebration livestream event, commemorating a half century of struggle, solidarity and victory....
APWU Members Deserve a Good Contract That Rewards Your Sacrifices
July 9, 2021
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On September 20, 2021, the current collective bargaining agreement expires. The APWU contract is one of the largest collective bargaining agreements...