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Statement by APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the Selection of the Next Postmaster General

May 9, 2025
On May 9, 2025, the Postal Board of Governors announced the selection of David Steiner as the next Postmaster General. Steiner is now going through an internal vetting process and is expected to assume the position sometime in July.

Recent Polling Shows Registered Voters Overwhelmingly Favor Public Postal Service, Expanding Services

May 8, 2025
In February, the APWU commissioned a national survey to better understand the public’s sentiment on the public Postal Service and attempts at privatization. Here are the key takeaways 

It's Time for the Postal Service to Respect Their Workers

July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  The APWU and the Postal Service were not able to come to a negotiated contract despite going through regular negotiation sessions and a mediation...

Self-Driving Trucks Pilot Tests

July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  Autonomous technology and self-driving trucks have been on the front page of many news and social media sites lately. The primary reason for the news...

OIG Agrees with APWU, Postal Service Building Maintenance is Unsatisfactory

July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  The Postal Service is adamant in their attempts to reduce the maintenance of postal buildings and building equipment across the country. On May 6,...

Our Advantage is in Our Numbers - Let's Use It

July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  Negotiation Goals The Clerk Craft’s goals during contract negotiations include steps towards starting all employees as career, and/or an automatic...

Activists Push for Cleveland Pilot Program

July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)    On May 30, postal workers in Cleveland, OH had a special delivery for Postmaster General (PMG) Megan Brennan. Joined by Representative Marcy Kaptur...

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