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APWU Announces Day of Action to Defend the Public Postal Service
March 6, 2025
On March 20, postal workers and allies across the country will take to the streets to stand together and say "Hands Off Our Public Postal Service!"
NY TIMES: As Trump Eyes the Postal Service, Concerns Grow Over Its Independence
March 6, 2025
President Trump’s attempt to exert more control over the U.S. Postal Service has fueled concerns that those efforts could hurt the agency’s ability to reliably deliver mail to all corners of the country, a mandate that is core to its mission.
Workers Memorial Day
April 14, 2010
On April 28 each year, the labor movement observes Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have been killed or injured on the job, and to renew the fight for stronger safety-and-health protections. This year’s theme is Good Jobs. Safe Jobs. Now...
Convention Resolutions Must Be Received by June 4
April 14, 2010
APWU locals and state organizations are reminded that resolutions must be submitted online no later than June 4 to be printed in the official resolutions book for the 2010 National Convention, which will be held in Detroit, Aug. 23-27.
APWU Urges Locals to File OSHA Complaints Over Electrical Hazards
April 9, 2010
The APWU has sent a letter to local presidents in regard to electrical hazards related to the Postal Service's failure to comply with OSHA Subpart S Electrical Standards. The letter explains the Union's efforts to force the Postal Service to comply...
Burrus: Submit Names by April 16
April 8, 2010
The union’s offer to help defray costs for young activists to attend the National Convention has received an enthusiastic response, prompting APWU President William Burrus to set an April 16 deadline for the submission of names.
A Historic Win for Working People
March 23, 2010
“After a century of struggle and more than a year of heated debate, President Barack Obama has signed into law sweeping healthcare reform that represents a monumental victory for working people,” said APWU President William Burrus.