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News Article | November 1, 2017

Catching Up with APWU Young Leaders

(This article first appeared in the November-December 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) At the All-Craft Conference, the American Postal Worker sat down and spoke with a few young APWU leaders about why they decided to get involved in their local. Many shared the same sentiment – th...

News Article | September 26, 2017

Grievance Time Limit Deadlines Extended For All-Craft Conference

In preparation for the 2017 All-Craft Conference, the APWU has requested an extension for all grievance time limit deadlines, for all levels. In response, the Postal Service has issued, “a one-week moratorium on grievance time limits at the local, regional and national level.”  The extension period...

News Article | August 18, 2017

Early Registration for All Craft Conference & Retirees Conference Extended to Sept. 8

Early registration for the All Craft Conference and the Retirees Conference has been extended until September 8, 2017.  The cost is $85 for the All Craft Conference and $40 for the Retirees Conference.  After September 8, 2017, the cost for the All Craft Conference is $135 and $45 for the Retirees C...

News Article | January 27, 2017

Preparations Underway for 2017 All-Craft Conference

Preparations are underway for the 2017 All-Craft Conference, which will be held at Bally’s Las Vegas, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109. All Craft Conference will be held Monday, Oct. 2 through Wednesday, Oct. 4. Retirees Conference will be held Monday, Oct. 2 through Wednesday, Oct. 4. Legi...

News Article | January 1, 2016

‘Zero Base’ Initiative Dispute Settled

(This article first appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The APWU and the Postal Service settled a dispute in September concerning management’s restructuring of Tractor-Trailer Operator and Motor Vehicle Operator complements through the application of...

News Article | January 1, 2016

‘Zero Base’ Initiative Dispute Settled

(This article first appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The APWU and the Postal Service settled a dispute in September concerning management’s restructuring of Tractor-Trailer Operator and Motor Vehicle Operator complements through the application of...

News Article | November 19, 2013

Clerk Division Creates Agenda At All-Craft Conference

Clerks at the All-Craft Conference in Las Vegas approved three of seven resolutions to guide APWU leaders when the union enters contract negotiations with the Postal Service. The union’s current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires May 20, 2015.

News Article | November 5, 2013

All-Craft Conference Gets Underway

The APWU’s All-Craft Conference got underway on Nov. 4, with participants from across the country eager to discuss the challenges facing the union and plans for the future.

News Article | October 1, 2013

Veterans’ Benefits Presentation Added to APWU All-Craft Conference

Union members and retirees who plan to attend the APWU’s 2013 All-Craft Conference are invited to a briefing about veterans’ benefits.  The presentation, “Veterans' Benefits (Agent Orange) and the Pitfalls of Veteran Claims,” will be held at Bally’s Hotel in Las Vegas Nov. 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in t...

News Article | September 23, 2013

All-Craft Conference Attendees Reminded to Get Absentee Ballots For State, Local Elections

APWU members who plan to attend the All-Craft Conference and other union events in Las Vegas in early November are reminded to vote early or request absentee ballots if their states or municipalities are holding elections during that time.  “APWU members who won’t be able to make it to the polls sho...

News Article | July 6, 2011

Correction: All-Craft Conference Dates

The July-August edition of The American Postal Worker magazine listed incorrect dates for this year’s All-Craft Conference.

News Article | June 18, 2008

Constitution Committee Reviews Convention Resolutions

The union’s Constitution Committee convened at APWU headquarters in Washington, DC, on June 16 to begin reviewing resolutions submitted by APWU state and local unions to amend the APWU Constitution and Bylaws. The resolutions will be debated and voted on by delegates to the union’s 19th Biennial Nat...

News Article | June 12, 2008

Convention Screening Committee Begins Review

Preparations for the union’s National Convention ramped up this week, as the Screening Committee met in Washington, DC, to begin the process of sorting through hundreds of resolutions that will be considered by convention delegates.

News Article | May 23, 2008

Onsite Children’s Activities Violate Local Regulations

While delegates to the last several APWU national conventions have had childcare services available to them, a recently-passed local ordinance means that the union will be unable to coordinate activities for children at this year’s gathering in Las Vegas. In the past, the union has contracted with K...