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APWU POWER: The Women’s Committee Within Our Union
May 19, 2025
Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson provides a brief history of APWU POWER (Post Office Women for Equal Rights), and invites members to attend the APWU POWER 22nd Biennial National Convention taking place in August.
Organizing Is Not Passive: Why Union Building Means Reaching Out, Not Waiting Around
May 19, 2025
“Organizing is about talking to people and building relationships. It is about having hard conversations and asking others to stand with you.” - Organizing Director Anna Smith encourages members to organize their non-member coworkers.
Royal Mail Customer Speaks Out Against Privatization, Backs Staples Boycott
September 15, 2015
While leafletting in front of the Staples location at 1500 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Stop Staples protesters ran into Jane Caplan, who was visiting from Oxford, England.
APWU Goes to Court Over Service Standards
September 15, 2015
The APWU filed a brief in D.C. Circuit Court on Sept. 14 against the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), arguing that USPS service standards must be “legally enforceable.” In 2013, the union filed a complaint with the commission asserting that the...
Exemption Sought by Subcontractors Jeopardizes Road Safety
September 14, 2015
Private subcontractors that haul mail for the U.S. Postal Service are seeking an
exemption from federal safety rules that prohibit commerical drivers from
operating a truck after more than 14 hours on duty following a 10-hour break.
Do we even need...
Do You ‘Stand with Postal Workers?’ Part Two
September 9, 2015
Did you sign the postcard yet?
Thousands have already taken the pledge. Check out this video sequel to find out why!
Do You 'Stand With Postal Workers?' Part Two
Posted by APWU - The American Postal Workers Union on Wednesday, September 9,...
e-Team Report, Sept. 8, 2015
September 8, 2015
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has recently issued a string of positive rulings that will strengthen employee protections and unions' abilities to advocate for workers.