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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...

Appreciation Barbeques

The APWU Troop Appreciation Barbeque has become an annual tradition at the Mologne House. APWU members staff a "moon bounce" and operate carnival games for children who are visiting family members at the rehabilitation facility. They serve...

e-Team Report, Jan. 6, 2012

Congress Passes Eight Month Extension PRC Slams Postal Service’s Plans for Retail Closures Senator Akaka Introduces New Legislation President Obama Makes Three Recess Appointments to NLRB

Save Social Security

The current debate over the nation’s deficit is being used as an excuse to advocate privatization of Social Security and Medicare, yet nearly 70 percent of Democrats and Republicans oppose cutting these vital programs, according to a poll conducted...

Dispute Filed Over Sunday Premium For Administrative Leave

The union has initiated a national dispute over whether an employee who is on administrative leave is entitled to Sunday Premium pay for hours he/she would have otherwise worked on Sunday. 

Convention Recognizes Value of Retirees

With one exciting vote in Detroit in 1994, delegates to the 12th Biennial Convention of the American Postal Workers Union unanimously declared that retirees are respected and appreciated, and deserve a status that shows they are a strong part of...

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