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Your Work During the Election Matters: A Message to Every Postal Worker
November 4, 2024
Dear Union Family, as we approach Election Day, I want to take a moment to remind you that if you have not voted, to please take time to do so before the polls close tomorrow. I also want to acknowledge the incredible dedication and effort each of...
Upcoming Proposed Flexible Spending Account Changes
October 30, 2024
The APWU was recently notified of the proposed change to the FSA (Flexible Spending Account) administrator. FSA is an important negotiated benefit as it allows employees to put aside “pre-tax” dollars for certain medical and dependent care expenses.
How to Get a Custodial Staffing Review
January 16, 2019
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Maintenance Division Director Idowu Balogun
A staffing review is an important tool for protecting Maintenance Craft jobs, and we encourage...
Fighting Back On-the-Clock
January 16, 2019
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Clerk Division Director Clint Burelson
Are you tired of management knowingly and willfully violating the contract, providing poor service to...
Frequently Asked Questions
January 16, 2019
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
With negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement between the USPS and the APWU now at an impasse, we are heading into interest...
Auto Workers Laid Off
January 16, 2019
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman
Recently, General Motors (GM) and Ford announced massive layoffs and plant closings. GM ...
John Dirzius Retires
January 16, 2019
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
John Dirzius
Northeast Region Coordinator John H. Dirzius retired on Dec. 31, 2018. During a labor union career spanning more than four decades...