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Press Release | May 27, 2015
Contract Talks Between American Postal Workers Union and U.S. Postal Service Hit Impasse
Union Fights for ‘Strong, Vibrant, Public’ Postal Service and Protection of Living-Wage Jobs
News Article | May 21, 2015
Contract Talks Extended One Week to Focus on Economic Package
The APWU and the U.S. Postal Service agreed to continue bargaining for an additional week after they were unable to reach agreement on economic issues by the May 20 expiration of the current contract. “We were unable to reach a negotiated settlement tonight,” Dimondstein said just before midnight. “...
News Article | May 16, 2015
For the Latest Updates, Call the Contract Hotline
To stay informed of developments at the bargaining table as contract negotiations between the APWU and USPS continue, members can call the Contract Hotline. To listen to the message, dial 1-866-412-8061. Listen here for the latest message recorded on May 21, 2015 at 9 a.m. EDT.
Press Release | May 14, 2015
Actor-Activist Danny Glover, Supporters To Join Postal Workers To Protest Slowdown of U.S. Mail TODAY May 14, 10 a.m., Downtown D.C.
New Reports Reveal Long Delays in Mail Delivery; Reduction in Service Standards Are Hurting Consumers, Seniors, Small Businesses and Workers; Union Renews Call for Expanded Hours, Postal Banking and Other New Services
News Article | May 13, 2015
What Are They Trying to Hide?
The Postal Service’s second quarter performance scores are in – but you wouldn’t know it from looking at their website. Instead of posting a press release bragging about on-time delivery scores – as management typically does – the results are tucked away at the bottom of the Postal Regulatory Commis...
News Article | May 13, 2015
Support for May 14 National Day of Action Gains Momentum
With just a week left until the Collective Bargaining Agreement expires, APWU members are fired up and ready to go for the National Day of Action on May 14. More than 120 events are scheduled across 42 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, organized around the theme, “I Stand with Postal Worke...
Press Release | May 12, 2015
Postal Workers, Customers to Hold Nationwide Protests on May 14
New Reports Reveal Long Delays in Mail Delivery; Reduction in Service Standards and Closure of Mail Sorting Centers Are Hurting Consumers, Seniors, Small Businesses and Workers; Union Call for Expanded Hours, Postal Banking and New Services
News Article | May 8, 2015
APWU Members Fired Up for National Day of Action, May 14
APWU members across the country are fired up for the National Day of Action on May 14, just one week before the Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to expire. APWU President Mark Dimondstein gets a postcard signed outside a post office in Washington, DC. Click here for more. More than 100 locals...
News Article | May 8, 2015
Washington State Members Get Postcards Signed
Members of the Washington American Postal Workers Union took a break from a state conference to distribute “I Stand with Postal Workers” postcards outside the Wenatchee Post Office on May 7. Many customers filled out the postcards on the spot and some asked for more to give to friends. Jack Talcott,...
News Article | May 7, 2015
APWU President Gives Negotiation Update
APWU President Mark Dimondstein has presented a fourth update for union members on contract negotiations. The bargaining report is available to APWU members only. To read the summary, click here. For those who are new to the APWU website – or to the Members Only section – log-in instructions can be...
News Article | May 1, 2015
What We’re Fighting For
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Sisters and Brothers, I am proud that our activist union is engaged and organizing in many good battles, including to: Win a strong new contract; Stop the delay of America's mail and keep plants open; Co...
News Article | May 1, 2015
National Day of Action Set for Thursday, May 14
APWU members are turning up the heat with a National Day of Action on May 14 – just one week before the union’s Collective Bargaining Agreement is slated to expire. APWU members will hold events in cities and towns across the country, organized around the theme, “I Stand with Postal Workers.”
News Article | May 1, 2015
Contract Negotiations: Union Members Say it with Stickers, Flyers and More
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Members of the San Jose Area Local distribute flyers outside a post office. Stickers and flyers and headbands, oh my! As contract negotiations continue, union members from East to West and North to South...
News Article | May 1, 2015
Our Most Important Member: YOU!
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Organizing is not just about signing up new members – it’s joining with current members to ensure common success. Our camaraderie and solidarity will also motivate non-members to join the union. Manageme...
News Article | May 1, 2015
When Complement Managers Make Contact, Union Calls Foul
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) As this issue goes to press, there is no sign that management is stopping or postponing the Network Rationalization Plan and the quest to systemically dismantle the Postal Service. Back in 2011and 2012,...