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News Article | February 7, 2017
A Positive Step Forward
The bill addresses two serious key issues of concern: the pre-funding mandate and increasing postage revenue. Judging by the criteria that this bill will move the Postal Service towards solid financial footing, and should not place any undue burden on active members and retirees, the APWU joins its...
News Article | February 1, 2017
Postal Reform Legislation Introduced
On January 31, 2017, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee leaders introduced The Postal Service Reform Act of 2017, H.R. 756. Currently, the APWU Legislative & Political Department is reviewing the legislation with APWU leadership.
News Article | February 1, 2017
USPS Exempt from Federal Hiring Freeze
The U.S. Offices of Personnel Management (OPM) and Management & Budget (OMB) published a joint memorandum on Tuesday, January 31 providing guidance regarding the Federal Employee hiring freeze on January 23, 2017. The hiring freeze does not include the U.S. Postal Service.
News Article | February 1, 2017
APWU Celebrates Black History Month
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 25, 2017
APWU Reaches Out to Trump Administration
Last weekend, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States of America. After the election, President Dimondstein pledged to work with President Trump and all elected representatives to achieve the APWU’s goals to defend good service, protect good union jobs and preserve ou...
News Article | January 23, 2017
Labor Participates in Women’s Rights March
Post Office Women for Equal Rights (POWER) members and their families protested in the streets of Washington, D.C. On January 21, APWU members were among the millions across the country who participated in the Women’s March. Check out the photos!
News Article | January 23, 2017
2017 Dues Disbursement Schedule
The table below indicates the date and corresponding pay period in which locals and state organizations can expect headquarters to deposit the Dues Check Off (DCO) rebate monies via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).
News Article | January 17, 2017
Contract Negotiation Updates
Updates on the current collective bargaining agreement negotiations for the IT/Account Services Group, PAE's Mail Transport Equipment Service Center and Salmon Companies.
News Article | January 16, 2017
Message from President Dimondstein
Click here to watch President Dimondstein's message to APWU members saluting them and the union's many supporters for their work to stop the USPS-Staples deal.
News Article | January 15, 2017
Honoring the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On Jan. 16, the APWU will join the country to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a dedicated champion for the civil rights and labor movements. Dr. King’s actions still resonate in the hearts of labor and civil rights activists today. The APWU encourages all members and supporters to participate...
News Article | January 13, 2017
President Dimondstein Talks Staples on Federal News Radio
APWU President Mark Dimondstein was featured on Federal News Radio on Jan. 12, discussing the successful Stop Staples fight and what’s next for the union. Click here to listen to the interview on Federal Drive, with Tom Temin.
News Article | January 10, 2017
The Real Story about the USPS’s finance
Reprint of The Hill Letter to the Editor: From Mark Dimondstein, President of the 200,000-member American Postal Workers Union (APWU), Vice President of the AFL-CIO The hatchet job on the public Postal Service from columnist Brian McNicoll (“Post Office Loses Another $5.1 Billion….” The Hill, Dec. 2...
News Article | January 10, 2017
APWU Communications Dept. Brings Home Five ILCA Awards
The APWU Communications Department brought home five International Labor Communication Association (ILCA) Awards from a reception held on Dec. 9.
News Article | January 9, 2017
APWU Goals for the Upcoming Year
President Dimondstein spoke about the recent victories and future challenges for the American Postal Workers Union during his address at the installation of officers on Nov. 5, 2016. Click here to watch his full speech Click here to watch a highlight video about the successes of the last three year...