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News Article | November 18, 2024

Understanding Your Rights

Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson explains your grievance rights under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

News Article | November 18, 2024

Voting: Your Voice and Opportunity to Make a Difference

Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy shares her hopes for the future of APWU. 

News Article | November 18, 2024

Year-End Review

Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman provides a summary of the Human Relations Departments' activities over the past year, including fortifying coalitions, OWCP training and the Employee Assistance Program.

News Article | November 18, 2024

Your Union Dues Stop When You Retire from the Post Office

Whether you’re a local, state, or national officer, or a shop steward, once you retire you must continue to be a full dues-paying member of the APWU in order to remain an officer of the APWU. You can do this by joining the Retirees Department and selecting “Option 2” on the Retirees Application.

News Article | August 27, 2024

‘Stay In Your Lane, APWU’?

Western Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez explains the importance of union involvement beyond the workroom floor  including economic, political, and social justice as outlined in our National Constitution & Bylaws.

News Article | August 27, 2024

After a Successful Convention, the Support Services Division Continues Negotiations

“Your contract campaign actions, in concert with the negotiations, will show postal management that our union negotiators truly express the will of the workers.” – Support Services Director Arrion Brown

News Article | August 27, 2024

Time is Running Out!

Enrollment Period (SEP), which waives the late-fee penalty for current Medicare Part A USPS annuitants to also enroll in Medicare Part B. The deadline to apply during the SEP is September 30, 2024.

News Article | August 26, 2024

 KEY UPDATES FROM THE 27TH BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION

 KEY UPDATES FROM THE 27TH BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION

News Article | August 26, 2024

2024 Election Mail Procedures

As we approach Election Season, The American Postal Worker outlines the difference between Election mail and Political mail, and their processing procedures as defined by the postal service. 

News Article | August 26, 2024

2024 Elections – It’s Time to Get Out the Vote!

“We have just two months to mobilize voters to elect candidates that support postal issues and those that protect the future of our families, jobs, communities, and our planet.” - Vice President Debby Szeredy

News Article | August 26, 2024

APWU 27th Biennial Convention ‘Union Proud, Say It Loud!’

Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell congratulates the APWU Scholarship winners, details upcoming Secretary-Treasurer’s trainings, and reminds members to vote in the general election on or before November 5.

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.

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.