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APWU 27th Biennial Convention ‘Union Proud, Say It Loud!’
August 26, 2024
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell congratulates the APWU Scholarship winners, details upcoming Secretary-Treasurer’s trainings, and reminds members to vote in the general election on or before November 5.
2024 Elections – It’s Time to Get Out the Vote!
August 26, 2024
“We have just two months to mobilize voters to elect candidates that support postal issues and those that protect the future of our families, jobs, communities, and our planet.” - Vice President Debby Szeredy
Obama Budget Promises Strong Support for USPS
February 5, 2010
The Obama administration’s 2011 budget [excerpt] calls for a continuation of six-day mail delivery and says the White House “will work with the Postal Service, its employee unions, the Congress, and other stakeholders to make sure the Postal Service...
Obama: Postal Privatization a ‘Bad Idea’
February 5, 2010
President Obama said in an interview posted on YouTube on Feb. 1 that privatization of the USPS would be a “bad idea.” He made the comment during a round of quick answers to questions posed by citizens.
Union Urges Locals to File OSHA Complaints On Dangerous Instructions for Electrical Work
February 1, 2010
The APWU is urging local unions to file complaints with OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, following the publication by the Postal Service of instructions regarding electrical work – instructions the union believes violate OSHA...
USPS Trims List to 162
January 29, 2010
The USPS announced Jan. 29 that the list of stations and branches being considered for closure has been reduced to 162, six less than the last update on Dec. 15. The Postal Service cautioned again that the list does not represent a final decision on...
Springfield Area Local Reaches MTESC Agreement
January 29, 2010
After seven months of negotiations, the Springfield (MA) Area Local reached a tentative agreement with Alan Ritchey, Inc. on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that will cover all 90 members employed at the Mail Transport Equipment Service Center...