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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
Vincent R. Sombrotto, Hero of The ‘Great Postal Strike,’ Dies at 89
January 11, 2013
The APWU joins postal employees across the nation in mourning the death of Vincent R. Sombrotto, former president of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Get Ready – The Fight Goes On
January 3, 2013
Congress’ failure to enact postal reform in 2012 means the legislative fight to Save America’s Postal Service goes on, APWU President Cliff Guffey is telling union members.

Addie L. Wyatt: Labor, Civil Rights Leader
December 31, 2012
Last year we bid farewell to an important advocate for justice for working families everywhere: The Rev. Addie L. Wyatt.
Though not widely known outside Chicago, the diminutive, African-American woman made important contributions that “helped open...
House GOP Votes to Protect Millionaires, Increase Costs for Postal, Federal Workers
December 21, 2012
House Republicans won’t allow taxes on millionaires to go up, but they do agree on one thing: Postal and federal employees should pay more.
Free Uniforms for Victims of Hurricane Sandy
December 21, 2012
Postal workers who suffered property losses as a result of Hurricane Sandy may be eligible to receive free uniforms, thanks to a business group.