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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...

APWU Arbitration Award Secures Grievance Rights for Separated Non-Probationary Employees

July 17, 2025
The APWU has secured a major victory for the rights of non-probationary employees who are discharged without just cause from the Postal Service to file grievances on those discharges and have them heard in arbitration, Industrial Relations Director...

APWU Fights Changes to PS-Form 3971

January 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman Happy New Year! I hope this finds you having had a wonderful holiday season, spending time with...

Inaugural Legislative Conference Builds Political, Union & Community Strength

January 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)   Sondra Cosgrove, president of the Nevada League of Women Voters,  speaking during the general session panel presentation.  Also pictured are (l...

Welcome to the APWU Health Plan

January 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Health Plan Director John Marcotte Another Open Season has come and gone, and I would like to welcome our new members to the APWU Health Plan...

It’s That Time Again

January 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell  Each year, this department seeks to assist local officers in performing the administrative duties they were...

Spousal Survivor Benefits

January 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor  We begin a new year with a subject that has generated numerous questions: Spousal Survivor Benefits.

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