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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 | November 12, 2021

Important Dates and Deadlines in the Months Ahead

(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Throughout 2021 the Secretary-Treasurer’s Department has been committed to providing tools and resources for officers in leadership positions to fulfill their responsibilities and stay in compliance w...

News Article | October 26, 2021

Kenneth Lester Appointed As Maintenance Division NBA

In accordance with Article 21 of the American Postal Workers Union Constitution & Bylaws, Kenneth Lester has been appointed to serve as Maintenance Division, Eastern Region National Business Agent. Kenneth Lester was selected by Maintenance Division Director Idowu Balogun to replace Jason Treier, re...

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...

Video | December 18, 2019

News Article | September 12, 2019

Interest Arbitration Next Session – APWU Rank and File Witness Panels

During the next session of interest arbitration (Sept. 24-26), postal workers from the workroom floor will serve as key witnesses in front of the arbitration panel. “We always knew that interest arbitration was a possibility and have been preparing for it since negotiations began,” said President Di...

News Article | September 9, 2019

September Updates: 2019 National Officer Election Candidates’ Online Statements

Per the rules and regulations governing the 2019 APWU National Election, candidates’ statements have been updated to include any new information and/or new submissions submitted by the September 1, 2019 deadline.

News Article | July 24, 2019

Important Financial, DOL Reports

(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  The primary financial officers of local and state unions – the President and Treasurer – have important legal and fiduciary responsibilities, but often when assuming office they have no prior experien...

News Article | June 3, 2019

Saying Goodbye as Regional Coordinator

(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  Sisters and Brothers, it is that time in the APWU constitutional cycle to make the decision to run for office – in my case, to run for an eleventh term of office, dedicated to serving the interests of th...

News Article | June 3, 2019

The Role of the Local Trustee

(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  Local trustees are the financial gatekeepers of local finances and ensure local officers are maintaining fiduciary responsibilities. Whether local trustees are elected or appointed, the responsibilities...

News Article | May 2, 2019

Legislation Calls to Repeal Prefunding Mandate

On Monday, Apr. 29, members of Congress introduced H.R. 2382, the USPS Fairness Act. This legislation would repeal, in full, the onerous prefunding of retiree health care benefits mandate Congress put in place in 2006. The mandate requires the Postal Service to prefund its retiree health care benefi...

News Article | April 2, 2019

Kathy Danek Retires as APWU Auxiliary President

This article first appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  At the beginning of the year, Kathy Danek retired as APWU Auxilary President, a position she has served in since 2012. When Kathy Danek’s husband Terry became a Postal Service employee in 1974, he brou...

News Article | April 2, 2019

What’s to Come in Interest Arbitration

(This article first appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman  Our efforts to reach a new contract are now entering the next phases of mediation and interest arbitration. In mediation, an impartial mediator engage...

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...