About the Human Relations Department

There’s more to being a progressive union than achieving and enforcing a contract — and that’s where the Human Relations Department comes in.  Our programs and benefits inspire members to participate in the union and give them a sense of inclusion, contribution, and ownership. 

In Unity: Civil Rights and the Labor Movement

(This article first appeared in the Mar/Apr 2024 issue of the American Postal Worker)

Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman delves into the profound connection between the civil rights movement and the labor movement, “exploring the shared struggles, triumphs, and the enduring legacy they have left for generations to come.”

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March 19, 2024

In Unity: Civil Rights and the Labor Movement

Historically, the intertwining narratives of the civil rights movement and the labor movement stand as powerful...

January 8, 2024

Forging On in Progress This New Year

As another year rolls over, it’s time to reflect on the achievements of the Human Relations Department in 2023. 

November 15, 2023

The Human Relations Department's Year in Review

Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman provides a summary of accomplishments and priorities for the APWU Human...

November 11, 2023

Reflecting on the Importance of Veterans Day

Every year on November 11, Americans can reflect on the importance of Veterans Day, which is to honor and celebrate...

File OWCP Claims with ECOMP!

The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs at the Department of Labor has created an online portal to facilitate workers’ claims. It is called the Employees’ Compensation Operations and Management Portal (ECOMP). CA-1 claims for COVID-19 are also accessible through the ECOMP program. While it is not mandatory to file using the ECOMP program, we would like to encourage all our members to use this system when filing a claim for injury.

For more information on ECOMP, visit, apwu.org/ecomp.

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