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News Article | March 19, 2024

Tentative Agreements Reached!

Support Services Director Arrion Brown announces the tentative agreements reached for 10 Roads Express Des Moines/Kansas City drivers, and for the National Postal Professional Nurses (NPPN).

News Article | March 19, 2024

The Future Is Here

MVS Director Michael Foster provides his initial thoughts of the fully electric Next Generation Delivery Vehicles meant to replace the aging postal fleet. 

News Article | March 19, 2024

Clerk Division Continues RI-399 Training and Staffing

The Clerk Division has ramped up our training of clerk craft jurisdiction/machine staffing advocates for the Regional Instruction (RI)-399 process.

News Article | March 19, 2024

Shining a Light on Safety for Workers’ Memorial Day

Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash shines a light on safety for Workers’ Memorial Day, and the steps postal workers can take to insure safe conditions in their workplace.

News Article | March 19, 2024

Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Why it is Required!

One of the legal requirements that local and state presidents and treasurers must comply with is obtaining workers’ compensation insurance. Since local and state unions are treated as small businesses under state law, each local union that has employees must help fund the state’s workers’ compensati...

News Article | March 19, 2024

I Believe Our Postal Service is Quickly Changing into a Failing Business Model and Our Universal Service Obligation to America is Disappearing.

The Postmaster General (PMG) has degraded our Service Standards and he isn’t stopping. His business plan is destroying us and has lost the confidence of our customers, which affects our mail volume and revenue.

News Article | March 19, 2024

“The Only Constant is Change”

Postal management’s network “modernization” plan, mostly driven by changing communications and advancing technology, is underway. Members are legitimately concerned about its impact on jobs and service.

News Article | January 30, 2024

The Campaign for Better Staffing, Better Service

Learn all about the Campaign for Better Staffing, Better Service

News Article | January 8, 2024

Overcome Stigma: Learn More About Mental Health and Why Your Well-being is Important

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. And they’re both equally important to your overall health and wellness. Yet, stigma – or negative beliefs and attitudes – continues to keep many people with mental health concerns from getting help.

News Article | January 8, 2024

Watching Your Wallet in 2024

Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor shares a comprehensive list of services provided by the Consumer Finance Protection Board (CFPB) aimed to protect retirees and seniors.  

News Article | January 8, 2024

Building Self-Esteem

Your personality type influences how you act and how you relate to others. To build self-esteem, it would help to know and put into practice your Personal Bill of Rights.

News Article | 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. 

News Article | January 8, 2024

Our Negotiated Right to Organize is a Union’s Foundation

Our negotiated right to organize is a union’s foundation. It’s a path to success and without it, there is no future. We need to ensure our union uplifts all. Organization Director Anna Smith provides some examples of what APWU members have achieved by working together.

News Article | January 8, 2024

New Year, New Elections: Ways to Prepare for the 2024 Elections

The work must start now to ensure that everyone who can vote does, and understands how voting impacts their lives. I’m asking our members to confi rm you are registered to vote in 2024.

News Article | January 8, 2024

Greetings, APWU Family

APWU Central Regional Coordinator Amy Puhlaski takes a moment to formally introduce herself and tell the story about how she became involved in the union.