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Recommit to Community This Earth Day
April 22, 2025
Recommit to community this Earth Day by participating in local union efforts.
Workers' Memorial Day: Keep Fighting for Workplace Safety
April 21, 2025
On April 28, we encourage all postal workers to identify workplace hazards and submit a PS Form 1767 to make sure management keeps our workplaces safe!
Latest News Articles on Coronavirus for APWU Members
USPS announces end of COVID-19 protocols
Effective May 12, 2023, the Postal Service has discontinued all Covid-19 specific protocols, including all memoranda of understanding, policies, and work practice restrictions and requirements. ... Read More
Department of Labor Announces New FECA Procedures for COVID-19 Cases
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) expired on January 27. The APWU has opposed the expiration of those provisions of the act that protected federal workers who contracted COVID-19 (COVID).... Read More
COVID-19 Test Kit Fulfillment Pilot Extended
On July 27, 2022, the APWU and USPS agreed to once again extend the COVID-19 Test Kit Fulfillment Pilot MOU in 23 sites throughout the country. The MOU continues work performed in PSAs and Annexes... Read More
Taking on Challenges Together
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
COVID-19 Continues
Brothers and Sisters, I hope and pray you and your families are healthy and... Read More
COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Standard
In September, President Biden issued a directive to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring all employers with 100+ employees... Read More
Vaccination Mandates by President Biden
Until this emergency rule is developed, the APWU will not know if it applies to Postal Service employees. Once the emergency rule is released it will be reviewed and discussed with our attorneys and... Read More
OSHA Releases New COVID-19 Guidance to Protect Workers
(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On August 13, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released new guidance to... Read More
COVID Vaccines: Fact vs. Myth
(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
COVID-19 is deadly and is continuing to quickly spread with the "Delta" variant. Cases,... Read More
VA Issues New Rules Regarding Mandatory Vaccination
(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On July 26, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) became the first Federal Agency to require... Read More
CLUW Speaks Up to Say 'The U.S. Mail Is Not For Sale!'
April 17, 2025
The APWU delegation at the CLUW NEB gathered to make our message clear: “Hands off Our Public Postal Service – The U.S. Mail Is NOT for Sale!”
Leo Kreyenbuhl Fills Cincinnati Region Clerk Division National Business Agent Vacancy
April 11, 2025
In accordance with the APWU Constitution and Bylaws, the Clerk Division National Executive Council has appointed Leo Kreyenbuhl to fill the vacant Clerk Division Cincinnati Region National Business Agent position.
April 11 Update: Maintenance Division Part-Time Regular Settlement Payments
April 11, 2025
Most eligible recipients of the Maintenance Craft Part-Time Regular (PTR) settlement distribution have received their first payments. Some employees had payments rejected because management was unable to match them to Social Security numbers. They...
APWU Contract Update, March 20 Recap, and More
April 10, 2025
APWU President Dimondstein provides a contract update in the latest podcast episode of Communicating With You, The Member. Read the transcript excerpt of his contract update here, and listen to the full podcast.
How to Talk About Postal Privatization Threats
April 8, 2025
As proud unionized postal workers, this is an urgent time to speak up and be heard! Talk to your coworkers, family, friends, and elected officials about the dangers of postal privatization, and why it's important for the postal service to remain a...