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News Article | July 18, 2023
Still Marching and Fighting for Jobs, Justice and Freedom
This summer marks several anniversaries for APWU retirees as union and community activists. The U. S. Postal System was created on July 26, 1775. In August 1935, Social Security was created, then in July 1965 Medicare became law. In August 1963, hundreds of thousands of people participated in the Pe...
News Article | July 18, 2023
The Work of the Human Relations Department
The work and goals of the Human Relations Department embody the principles of our APWU Constitution: “We believe all members of labor have the right to economic, political and social justice.” Through our programs, we strive to equip all members in an equitable manner under the APWU Constitution’s g...
News Article | July 18, 2023
What is Supposed to Happen When Workplace Harassment is Reported?
With the many legitimate complaints against Postal Service management’s inappropriate treatment of employees and unacceptable behaviors, there is a process in place that all our APWU sisters and brothers need to familiarize themselves with.
News Article | July 17, 2023
A Case for the Shorter Workweek
President Dimondstein provides a case for a 4-day, 32-hour work week with no loss in pay.
News Article | July 17, 2023
Protecting Our Communities Worldwide
The 118th Congress is taking up a “Sense of the House” Resolution (HRes 277) calling on the Postal Service to restore Service Standards to July 1, 2012. While a House Resolution is not binding, nor law, the APWU fully supports its passage.
News Article | July 17, 2023
The Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act and Managing Local Funds!
The Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act’s (LMRDA’s) regulations are designed to protect the members and union funds. The financial reports provide transparency regarding the finances of the union; the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) reports maintain the union’s nonprofit status; elections...
News Article | July 17, 2023
Work on Our Next Union Contract Begins
While we there are many things changing in our work lives due to the Postmaster General’s 10-year plan, one thing has not changed: The importance of having a collective bargaining agreement (CBA or “contract”). The APWU negotiated a good 2021-2024 contract. Though, at least for me, it seems like we...
Magazine | July 15, 2023
July/August 2023
News Article | July 14, 2023
Long Island Postal Workers Organize Spirited Response to Attempted Assault by Manager
Members of the Long Island Area Local led a spirited protest on July 12 after management failed to take action against a USPS Labor Relations Specialist who attempted to physically assault a postal worker and vice president of the local. Around two hundred attendees braved the 95-degree heat, includ...
News Article | July 12, 2023
Current Legislative Priorities in the 118th Congress
With the 118th Congress in full swing, it is important that we update you on some of our legislative priorities this session. While this list is not exhaustive, it highlights what we are currently fighting for on Capitol Hill to improve the lives of our members and the working class.
News Article | July 12, 2023
POSTAL WORKERS PROTEST ON LONG ISLAND, ALLEGE MISTREATMENT FROM SUPERVISORS
MELVILLE, Long Island (WABC) -- Dozens of postal workers protested on Long Island Wednesday against what they call a toxic work environment. Workers from as far away as Massachusetts traveled to Melville to rally for better treatment by management towards staff and new hires.
Postal Wire | July 12, 2023
POSTAL WORKERS PROTEST ON LONG ISLAND, ALLEGE MISTREATMENT FROM SUPERVISORS
Event | July 8, 2023
Retiree Department’s Disability Retirement Seminar on Zoom
SPECIAL NOTES: Participants must be an active APWU member or retiree dues paying APWU member. Participants cannot register with a USPS email address, i.e. @usps.gov. Each participant must register individually and not as a group. Participants should not attend this training on the Postal Servic...
News Article | July 5, 2023
Changes in MVS Leadership
Kenneth “Ken” Prinz, Assistant Director of the Motor Vehicle Service (MVS) Division at APWU national headquarters, has retired, effective July 1. Brother Prinz began working as a clerk for the Postal Service in 1974, but transferred into the MVS craft after approximately two years. Prinz was a membe...
News Article | June 29, 2023
Supreme Court Raises Standard on Religious Accommodation Cases
On Thursday June 28th, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Groff v. DeJoy, a case brought by an Evangelical Christian rural letter carrier who sued the USPS, claiming his legal rights to reasonable accommodation on religious grounds were denied under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.