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The IRS Direct File is Here to Stay - But Under Immediate Threat

July 31, 2024
This year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rolled out a pilot program across 12 states to allow many working class people to ­file their taxes online for free. But now the program is under immediate attack – here’s what to know:

Interview: Tefere Gebre on Labor and Environmental Justice

July 31, 2024
The American Postal Worker recently spoke with the Greenpeace USA’s Chief Program Officer Tefere Gebre, who has over 30 years of experience in coalition building, activism, and organizing in the labor movement.

Filling Maintenance Vacancies - Part 1

July 24, 2018
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Maintenance Craft Directors  The Joint Contract Interpretation Manual (JCIM) is the mutually agreed upon explanation on how to apply our contract...

A Culture of Solidarity

July 24, 2018
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Clerk Craft Directors  The owners of large corporations and their allies are behind the push to degrade and dismantle the Postal Service. Their...

Workers Under Attack and Fighting Back!

July 24, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman  Today, more than ever, I am thankful to be a member of the APWU. Throughout my career the union has...

We Are Stronger With Our Allies

July 23, 2018
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell  The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) has begun bargaining with the United States Postal Service (USPS) for...

Honoring Our Past, Fighting For Our Future

July 23, 2018
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Vice President Debby Szeredy  Update on Phase II Consolidations Tour 1 members of the Greater Oregon Area Local 555 from Bend gathering to discuss...

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