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APWU Members Ratify 2024-2027 National Agreement!

July 10, 2025
“Today, APWU members overwhelmingly voted in favor of ratifying the 2024-2027 National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the APWU and the USPS,” announced APWU President Mark Dimondstein.

2025 APWU Scholarship Winners Announced!

July 9, 2025
The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Award for 2025! 

Congress Approves FERS Sick-Leave Credit

October 22, 2009
At long last! After a protracted campaign, postal and federal workers who retire under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) will receive credit for sick leave when they retire. 

Incentive Offer Leads to One-Time Exception on Casual Cap

October 20, 2009
In accordance with the agreement to provide a $15,000 incentive to employees who retire or separate, the APWU and the USPS have reached a settlement regarding the use of casuals in excess of the limitations outlined in Article 7 of the Collective...

Powell Approved As Union's New Secretary-Treasurer

October 19, 2009
Liz Powell, the APWU’s Northeast Region Coordinator, has been tapped to serve as the union’s national Secretary-Treasurer, making her the first woman executive officer in the union’s history.

Pay Raise Set for November 21

October 19, 2009
APWU-represented postal workers will receive a 1.2 percent increase in annual salaries effective Nov. 21, based on the grades and levels in effect on Sept. 6, 2006. The raise will be reflected in paychecks issued Dec. 11, and apply to employees...

APWU Issues a Challenge

October 14, 2009
The Postal Service’s precarious financial condition has prompted APWU President William Burrus to issue a challenge to Postmaster General Potter:

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