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News Article | July 18, 2024

Democracy in Action: Robust Debate Dominates Convention’s Third Day

On the third day of the 27th Biennial Convention, APWU Delegates dominating democracy in action.

News Article | July 17, 2024

Delegates’ Work on Convention Business Continues

On Day 2 of APWU's 27th Biennial Conveniton, delegates continue work on convention business and rally for a good contract.

News Article | July 16, 2024

APWU’s 27th Biennial Convention Begins; President Dimondstein Delivers State of the Union

APWU's 27th Biennial Convention Began on July 15; President Dimondstein Delivers his State of the Union Address.

News Article | July 15, 2024

Craft Division, Retiree Conferences Get to Work at APWU’s 27th Biennial Pre-Convention

At APWU's 27th Biennial Pre-Convention, Craft Division, Retiree Conferences Get to Work.

News Article | August 16, 2022

APWU National Convention: Dimondstein Delivers State of the Union

APWU National Convention: Dimondstein Delivers State of the Union On Monday, APWU President Mark Dimondstein delivered the ‘State of the Union.’ He highlighted our successes and struggles and gave an outlook for a bright, while challenging, future.  Reflecting on the moment, Dimondstein said, “the p...

News Article | January 6, 2022

Are You Ready for 2022?

(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Knowledge, staying organized and prioritizing responsibilities all play an important role for local and state officers, specifically presidents and treasurers maintaining financial accountability...

News Article | August 27, 2021

How to Proceed When Considering a Merger

(This article first appeared in the September-October issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) There may be various reasons why a local may want or need to contemplate a merger. Whether it is a result of decline in membership or elected officers retiring or resigning, merger options should be c...

News Article | October 2, 2018

The National Convention Sets the Path for Current and Future APWU Struggles

(This article first appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  Twenty-one hundred APWU members departed from the union’s 24th Biennial National Convention in August uplifted, united and ready to continue Fighting Today for a Better Tomorrow! Four days of ro...

News Article | August 21, 2018

Delegation Hits the Streets Proclaiming the ‘U.S. Mail Is Not For Sale!’

On Tuesday afternoon, the highest governing body of the American Postal Workers Union hit the streets to protest against the possible sale of the U.S. Postal Service.  “This White House, the Heritage Foundation, and their billionaire backers, the Wall Street investors, they want their greedy hands o...

News Article | August 19, 2018

Craft and Retiree Conferences Address Pertinent Issues

On Aug. 19 and 20, APWU craft divisions – Clerk, Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Service, Support Services – and retirees held conferences. The ongoing contract negotiations was a topic on everyone’s mind. 

News Article | August 13, 2018

Moratorium on Grievances Agreement Due to Convention in August

The APWU and the Postal Service have agreed to a moratorium on grievances, disciplinary actions and arbitration hearings at the national, regional, state and local levels from Aug. 13 until Aug. 27 due to the 2018 APWU Biennial Convention, Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman has announced....

News Article | May 1, 2018

Convention Reminder

(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)   The 24th Biennial APWU National Convention will take place Monday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

News Article | May 1, 2018

What Does It Mean to Be a 501(c)(5) Organization?

(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell  IRS 501(c)(5) status provides exemption from federal income tax to labor, agricultural or horticultural organizations. APWU affiliates are 501(c)(5) organizations and p...

News Article | March 1, 2018

Support Your AFL-CIO Central Labor Councils and AFL-CIO State Federations

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)   By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell  Central Labor Councils (CLCs) and State Federations play an intricate and necessary part in the labor movement’s effort to ensure that policies pertaining to the ec...

News Article | March 1, 2018

Attend a Pre-Convention Workshop

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson  The Research & Education Department will sponsor the APWU’s 16th Educational Conference, a National Convention event that provides union members with a...