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Statement of APWU President Mark Dimondstein on Attacks to the Public Postal Service

February 20, 2025
The Washington Post has reported that the Trump Administration will soon issue an Executive Order firing the Postal Board of Governors, and placing the United States Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department.

Statement of APWU President Mark Dimondstein on Postmaster General DeJoy's Announced Departure

February 18, 2025
APWU President Mark Dimondstein provides a statement on the announced departure of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.

Democracy Awakening Converges at Capitol

April 18, 2016
Some of the APWU contingent on April 18. Dozens of APWU officers and staffers joined thousands of labor, civil rights, environmental and political reform groups at the Capitol on April 17 and 18 to participate in the Democracy Awakening. The event...

Union Wraps Up Opening Round In Contract Arbitration

April 14, 2016
On opening day, union members wore stickers in a show of solidarity. Shown here: Central Florida Area Local. On April 5 and 6 the APWU completed the opening round of its case before the arbitration panel that will decide the terms of a new contract...

2-Cent Postage Cut is ‘Bad News’

April 14, 2016
A ruling by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) that required the Postal Service to lower postage rates from 49 to 47 cents will “disrupt service and undermine a great national treasure,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “The decision is bad...

Union Negotiates New Health Benefit for PSEs

April 14, 2016
Postal Support Employees (PSEs) will soon be able to sign up for health insurance during their first year of employment, President Mark Dimondstein has announced. Currently, PSEs can enroll only after they complete their first 360-day appointment.

APWU: Support 39,000 Striking Verizon Workers

April 13, 2016
APWU President Mark Dimondstein is calling on union members to support 39,000 Verizon workers who went on strike on April 13.  The contract for workers from Maine to Virginia expired in August, but months of effort to get the telecommunications...

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