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APWU Takes on Wall Street and Postal Privatizers
July 24, 2025
On July 24, hundreds of postal workers, labor allies, and members of the community took to the streets of New York City in a high-spirited rally to tell Wall Street bankers, billionaires, and anyone who wants to privatize our postal service that “...
APWU Launches National Ad; Warns of Price Hikes, Post Office Closures in Anti-Privatization Campaign
July 21, 2025
This week the American Postal workers Union (APWU) launched a national advertising campaign on to alert the public about proposed plans to privatize the public Postal Service. The ad called “Memo” highlights a document sent by Wells Fargo Equity...
‘Disability’ Applications
It’s unfortunate when anyone has to retire early because of a disability. But many do, and we feel strongly that APWU members eligible for disability benefits should be fully informed about the rules before they file for disability retirement.
‘Closures’ Report Reveals Inconsistencies
Call it what you will, shuttering retail Postal Service facilities reduces public service, and the public has been watching. Late last year, the Congressional Research Service issued a report titled “Post Office and Retail Facility Closures:...
e-Team Report, May 24, 2013
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Lawmakers ask PMG to stop accelerated consolidations and wait for postal legislation
Obama Cabinet picks still waiting for Senate confirmation
U.S. Treasury Dept. to dip into Postal benefit funds to make...
Retirees: Join the Legislative Fight!
With postal workers’ pensions and hard-earned benefits in jeopardy, it has never been more crucial for APWU retirees to become actively involved in the legislative arena.
U.S. House Approves Ryan Budget that Slashes Medicare
In a nearly party-line vote, the Republican-led House of Representatives voted 219-205 on Thursday to approve a 2015 budget plan unveiled last week by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), Chairman of the House Budget Committee. Ryan’s plan would make sharp cuts...