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News Article | August 26, 2024

Clerk Division Conference Offers Guidance, Applauds Work of Others

Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks summarizes the Clerk Conference at the APWU Biennial Convention, including delegate-approved changes to the national constitution and bylaws that will directly affect Clerk Division’s representation going forward.

News Article | August 26, 2024

Historic Meeting Confirms White House Partnership With Union Veterans Council

The APWU’s very own National Veterans, Guard, and Reservist Information Specialist (VGRIS) Robert “Bob” La Foe, represented the APWU veterans’ membership during the AFL-CIO's Union Veterans Council meeting at the White House.

News Article | August 26, 2024

Join Our Fight as We Continue to Organize for a Stronger Union

Organization Director Anna Smith highlights the top locals in several categories who increased their membership percentage during the Building Union Power organizing drive.

PDF Resource | August 26, 2024

MOU Peak Season Exception Periods – Calendar Year 2024 and P SE District Caps MOU – 8-22-2024

News Article | August 26, 2024

Negotiations Update, Renewed Demand for Better Staffing

Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash shares his encounter with short-staffing at a local post office. Read his experience and learn more about the need for a postal service that works for the people, is properly staffed and has prompt, reliable and efficient service.

News Article | August 26, 2024

Peak Season Exception Periods Set For 2024

The parties mutually agree the 2024 Peak Season Exception Period (accounting periods 3 and 4) and the four (4) week period prior to accounting period 3, as referenced in the MOU, Re: Postal Support Employee (PSE) District Caps.

News Article | August 26, 2024

Reflections from the 27th Biennial National Convention

Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman shares takeaways from the 27th Biennial National Convention, and more of what’s to come from the Human Relations Department.

News Article | August 26, 2024

Sleep and Rest Can Help You Avoid Getting Injured

Lack of sleep can lead to on-the-job injuries. The Industrial Relations Department shares tips to help you achieve a more restful sleep and avoid injury at work:

News Article | August 26, 2024

Stroke Prevention: Know the Risk Factors

APWU Health Plan Director Sarah J. Rodriguez shares Stroke Prevention and Risk Factors from the United Healthcare network, including how to spot a stroke using the F.A.S.T. warning signs.

News Article | August 26, 2024

Successful Convention, Maintenance Craft Conference

Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun provides a summary of Maintenance Craft during the Biennial National Convention including the Bulk Mail Center Conference, Maintenance Officer Report, and a newly established position adopted by convention delegates.

News Article | August 26, 2024

The 2024 Elections: It’s Time to Mobilize

Legislative Director Judy Beard urges members to get involved this election season, check their voter registration, and make a plan to vote.

News Article | August 26, 2024

The Importance of Labor Unions

Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson highlights the importance of labor unions, and its positive impacts across the workplace for all demographic groups.

News Article | August 26, 2024

The State of the APWU Is Energized, Mobilized, Ready to Organize!

President Dimondstein shares an excerpt from his APWU State of the Union Address and urges members to “‘Energize, Organize, Mobilize’ for a better life for all postal workers”. 

News Article | August 26, 2024

When We Fight, We Win!

MVS Director Michael Foster provides a summary of the 46th MVS Directors’ Conference and MVS General Session, held in the days leading up to the Biennial National Convention in Detroit, MI.

News Article | August 23, 2024

17,000 AT&T Workers Strike Across Southeastern US

More than 17,000 AT&T workers across nine southeastern states walked off their jobs on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. The workers, represented by Communications Workers of America (CWA), filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) charge against AT&T management’s bad faith bargaining during stalled contract negoti...