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Looking Back: Black Workers Organize ‘Revolutionary Union Movement’

May 19, 2025
This month in Labor History, we look back at the Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement of 1968 -  when over 4,000 Black workers who were fed up with racist policies organized a two-day strike at Chrysler’s Hamtracmck plant to demand improvements for...

Welcome and Gratitude

May 19, 2025
Health Plan Director Sarah J. Rodriguez expresses gratitude for members’ support of the APWU Health Plan, sharing excellent satisfactory rankings in payment accuracy, financial accuracy, and administrative accuracy.

Taking It to the Top

October 30, 2014
Protesters made their presence known at Staples headquarters  in Framingham, MA. Staples executives couldn't miss the  message as they drove in to work on Oct. 30.! 

Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period, New Leave Year

October 29, 2014
In accordance with Article 8 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, penalty overtime rules are not applicable for a four-week period each year during December. 

Plans Taking Shape for National Day of Action – Nov. 14

October 29, 2014
Plans are taking shape for a National Day of Action on Nov. 14, when members of the four postal unions and supporters will send a powerful message to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe and the USPS Board of Governor’s: Stop Delaying America’s Mail.

APWU, USPS Settle Custodial Subcontracting Dispute

October 27, 2014
The APWU and Postal Service have reached an agreement that prohibits management from subcontracting cleaning services based on an employee’s voluntarily transfer from an office where USPS custodians are employed. The Oct. 27 agreement settles a Step...

APWU Members, Retirees Attend Michigan’s SOAR Coalition Congressional Breakfast

October 26, 2014
More than 700 APWU members and retirees attended the 32nd congressional breakfast sponsored by the SOAR Coalition of Michigan on Oct. 19.

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