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APWU Welcomes Reversal of Partial USPS Consolidation Efforts, Keeping Mail Processing Local at More Facilities

September 19, 2024
The APWU and the 200,000 dedicated postal workers we represent stand with the people of the country for improved postal services. There is too much delayed mail resulting from too much short staffing and a chaotic implementation of changes to the...
APWU President Mark Dimondstein Speaks on Capitol Hill in Support of the Social Security Fairness Act

Unions Rally for Social Security Fairness on Capitol Hill

September 19, 2024
With just over a week before members of Congress leave Washington, D.C. until after the November elections, the time is now to pass the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) (H.R. 82, S. 597)!

Rationale for Five-Day Delivery Shattered at House Hearing

April 16, 2010
 response to questions by Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Postmaster General John E. Potter admitted that predictions that the Postal Service would amass losses of $238 billion by the year 2020 were “theoretical.” The exchange confirms allegations made...

Workers Memorial Day

April 14, 2010
On April 28 each year, the labor movement observes Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have been killed or injured on the job, and to renew the fight for stronger safety-and-health protections. This year’s theme is Good Jobs. Safe Jobs. Now...

Convention Resolutions Must Be Received by June 4

April 14, 2010
APWU locals and state organizations are reminded that resolutions must be submitted online no later than June 4 to be printed in the official resolutions book for the 2010 National Convention, which will be held in Detroit, Aug. 23-27.

APWU Urges Locals to File OSHA Complaints Over Electrical Hazards

April 9, 2010
The APWU has sent a letter to local presidents in regard to electrical hazards related to the Postal Service's failure to comply with OSHA Subpart S Electrical Standards. The letter explains the Union's efforts to force the Postal Service to comply...

Burrus: Submit Names by April 16

April 8, 2010
The union’s offer to help defray costs for young activists to attend the National Convention has received an enthusiastic response, prompting APWU President William Burrus to set an April 16 deadline for the submission of names.

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