Energize! Mobilize! Organize! was the theme of the American Postal Workers Union’s 27th Biennial Convention, which took place Monday, July 15 through Thursday, July 18, 2024 at the Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit, MI.
The National Convention is the union’s highest decision-making body. Approximately 2,000 APWU delegates helped the union chart its course for the future.
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2024 Convention Day 5: Delegates Complete Work on Their Resolutions as the Convention Comes to a Close
On the fourth and final day of the APWU’s 27th Biennial National Convention, delegates resumed voting on the remaining committees’ resolutions, beginning with resolutions referred to the National Executive Board (NEB). Delegates adopted a resolution allowing National Business Agents to provide input on the selection of arbitrators in their respective regions. In addition, issues about language justice, such as translating the APWU website, collective bargaining agreement, and Joint Contract Interpretation Manual (JCIM) into Spanish were brought forth and supported by the body.
APWU 27th Biennial Convention Day 1: General Session Begins
Recap Day 1 with APWU delegates at the 27th Biennial Convention, held July 15-18, 2024 in Detroit, MI.
President Dimondstein Delivers State of the Union Address
President Dimondstein Delivers State of the Union Address on Day 1 of the APWU 27th Biennial National Convention in Detroit, MI.
APWU 27th Biennial Convention Day 2: Delegates' Work on Convention Business Continues
After a productive first day of convention, delegates continued on Tuesday to make significant progress on union business. Later, we gathered for a rally to fight for a "good contract now!"
APWU 27th Biennial Convention Day 3: Delegates Back to Business
After an energizing rally to wrap up Day 2, delegates were back to business for Day 3 of the Convention!
APWU 27th Biennial Convention Day 4: Wrap Up
On the final day of Convention, delegates wrapped up business among crafts and committees.
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Clerk Conference attendees vote on resolutions.
Maintenance Conference attendees engage in lively discussion.
A delegate at the MVS Conference speaks on a resolution at the mic.
Retirees listen to discussions on elections and legislative priorities.
Members listen to updates on new contracts, building worker power, and private sector organizing.
Clerk Conference attendees vote on resolutions.
Maintenance Conference attendees engage in lively discussion.
A delegate at the MVS Conference speaks on a resolution at the mic.
Retirees listen to discussions on elections and legislative priorities.