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News Article | May 3, 2026
Dues Rebate Checks to Locals and State Organizations
Each APWU local and state organizations receives its share of union dues from the national union every two weeks, along with a Dues Check-Off (DCO) list showing its members.
News Article | May 3, 2026
e-WHEP Staffing: Coming to a BMC Near You!
Last year, the Postal Service tried to pull a slick maneuver on Maintenance Craft employees at Bulk Mail Centers (BMCs) by improperly changing staffing models – and implementing a new program before notifying the union of any change.
News Article | May 3, 2026
A New Day, A New Way in Organizing
A bright new day is here. As your newly elected director of Organization, I want to congratulate all the new and re-elected officers. To those who have left office, thank you for your years of dedication to the APWU. Without your hard work we would not enjoy many of the benefits and privileges we ha...
News Article | May 3, 2026
Joining Our Allies In the Labor Movement
The AFL-CIO’s state federations and local labor councils are where workers share our stories and struggles — not as they are interpreted in two-minute television news reports, but in our own words, as we understand them.
News Article | May 3, 2026
We’re Not a Fee-for-Service Organization
There seems to be a misconception that labor unions are fee-for-service organizations. This notion is likely fostered by the fact that union dues fund activities that serve union members. Dues enable unions to negotiate and enforce contracts, identify problems, determine solutions, and advocate for...
News Article | May 3, 2026
Contract Wage Increase Affects Dues
A salary increase negotiated in the form of an upgrade in the 2006-2010 Collective Bargaining Agreement will take effect Feb. 16. In accordance with Article 16, Section 2(a) of the APWU Constitution and Bylaws, this will result in a corresponding dues increase.
News Article | May 3, 2026
Dues Check-Off Printout
The Dues Check-Off (DCO) printout — sent to each local and state union — is a list of members who are having dues withheld.
News Article | May 3, 2026
The Importance of AFL-CIO Federation Affiliation
Affiliating with the AFL-CIO state federations and AFL-CIO Central Labor Councils isn’t just the right thing to do — it is essential in our fight to save the United States Postal Service and to protect our jobs.
News Article | May 3, 2026
The Importance of AFL-CIO Federation Affiliation
Affiliating with the AFL-CIO state federations and AFL-CIO Central Labor Councils isn’t just the right thing to do — it is essential in our fight to save the United States Postal Service and to protect our jobs.
News Article | September 12, 2019
On the Oregon Trail
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Notice I didn’t say “organizing” trail although in this instance it is one and the same. I am just back from a trip to the Beaver State during which I took the highways and byways to talk union...
News Article | April 2, 2019
What are the Requirements to Remain as a Chartered Local?
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell Under the provisions of Article 16.4 of the APWU Constitution, the Secretary-Treasurer’s Department must notify locals in writing that their charter will be revoked i...
News Article | February 27, 2019
Dues – When Changing Unions
No one wants to pay double dues when they transfer to one of the crafts represented by the APWU and join our union.
News Article | February 27, 2019
Mailing List & Address Changes
There are a few ways in which a local union or state organization can update members’ addresses.
News Article | February 26, 2019
Member & Non-Member Lists
Local and state presidents can pull and print a list of members or non-members for their organization by logging into the Members Only section of the website. A copy of the list can also be e-mailed to a local or state president by requesting one from the Per Capita Department. Requests should be...
News Article | January 17, 2019
Coming in 2019
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Organization Director Anna Smith Organizing is more than signing up the non-member; it is also engaging our union brothers and sisters as well as members of our communities. It’s about buildin...