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News Article | September 17, 2019
50,000 United Auto Workers (UAW) Members on Strike Against General Motors
APWU President Mark Dimondstein calls on all APWU locals, state organizations, retiree and auxiliary chapters and members to support our brother and sister GM workers in their strike for job security and equal pay.
News Article | September 12, 2019
On the Oregon Trail
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Notice I didn’t say “organizing” trail although in this instance it is one and the same. I am just back from a trip to the Beaver State during which I took the highways and byways to talk union...
News Article | September 12, 2019
From the Field
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Below are quotes from various APWU local and state publications throughout the country. All the publications listed are part of the Postal Press Association.
News Article | September 12, 2019
Legislation Introduced to “Stop Wall Street Looting”
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) In July, Congressional leaders introduced new legislation that would clamp down on the private equity (PE) industry’s worst abuses. The industry’s predatory practices have cost thousands of work...
News Article | August 30, 2019
Participate in a Labor Day Event Near You
Labor Day is the day where workers come together to honor and recognize the achievements won by generations before us! Don’t forget to wear your labor gear proudly! This Labor Day, we’re fighting for our livelihood in the upcoming union contract interest arbitration, on Capitol Hill to repeal the di...
News Article | August 1, 2019
Puerto Rico Governor Resigns Following Massive Protests
On Tuesday, July 23 an estimated 500,000 people filled the streets of Puerto Rico’s capital San Juan, demanding the immediate resignation of Governor Ricardo Rosselló. The protest was one of, if not the, largest demonstration in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s history.
News Article | July 25, 2019
What Does it Take?
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Most postal workers come to work, clock-in and do their fair day’s work. In return the Postal Service pays them for their efforts every other week. Many postal workers do have a pretty satisfying post...
Postal Wire | July 2, 2019
Postal Service Floats Big Cuts to Employee Pay, Leave and Benefits
News Article | June 3, 2019
Fighting Back Against Outrageous Demands
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The next two stages in the battle to achieve a good new union contract are mediation (currently underway and projected to last 45 days) followed by the interest arbitration process. Be fully aware that m...
News Article | June 3, 2019
APWU Members Take a Tax Day Stand Against Privatization
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On April 15, Tax Day, thousands of APWU members and allies took to the streets to spread the news that the U.S. Mail Runs on Zero Tax Dollars! At more than 100 locations from Hawaii to New England, activ...
Postal Wire | May 29, 2019
Investigation into parcel bombs sent to London and Glasgow sees police issue appeal to postal workers
Postal Wire | May 25, 2019
Perhaps we need the US Postal Service to restore trust in digital communication
News Article | May 2, 2019
House Committee Looks for Solutions for the Postal Service’s Finances
In an Apr. 30 hearing, The House Committee on Oversight & Reform (COR) examined the financial conditions of the United States Postal Service. The committee invited Postmaster General Megan Brennan, Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) Director of the Office of Accountability and Compliance Margaret Ci...
News Article | May 1, 2019
May Day – International Workers’ Day!
On May 1, workers around the world gather together to renew the fight for workers’ rights. It is International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, the annual holiday commemorating the universal struggle of all working people. If you take part in an event, please send pictures of you, your family a...
News Article | May 1, 2019
APWU Honors Workers Memorial Day
On April 28, APWU members wore stickers to honor Workers Memorial Day. The stickers had a simple but strong message, Safety is every workers right! If you honored Workers Memorial Day, please send pictures to communications@apwu.org. Bakersfield Area Local