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News Article | March 1, 2015
What Does the Year Hold for Us?
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The USPS welcomed 2015 by reducing service standards so it can complete its so-called “Network Rationalization Plan.” The plan calls for the closure of 82 additional Processing and Distribution Center...
News Article | March 1, 2015
Contract Negotiations Under Way
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The union’s Maintenance Craft Officers are deeply involved in negotiations for our next contract. Western Region National Business Agent (NBA) Jimmie Waldon is assisting Director Steve Raymer and Assi...
News Article | March 1, 2015
A Tale of Two Post Offices
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) A battle is raging for the heart and soul of the U.S. postal service. After the American Revolution, leaders of the new government realized that the post office could play a crucial role in forging a...
News Article | March 1, 2015
A Grievance Procedure That Works for You
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) With contract negotiations underway, the APWU negotiating team, like you, is concerned about the future of the Postal Service and the thousands of members we represent. We are troubled by the Postal S...
News Article | March 1, 2015
Showing Support With a Selfie
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) APWU members told the world that they were “sticking with the union” and displayed union pride on Feb. 19. Many sent in “selfies” or photos of themselves and co-workers wearing their “Good Service! Go...
News Article | March 1, 2015
Have You Seen the Video?
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The launch of A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service featured the debut of a 2-minute video, “Our Postal Service,” featuring actor-activist Danny Glover. For Glover, it’s personal. In the...
News Article | March 1, 2015
On the Worker Floor: Stickers and More
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) As negotiations began, APWU members on the work floor expressed solidarity. Across the country members wore stickers on opening day that said, “Good Service! Good Jobs! Contract Now!” Many took “selfi...
News Article | February 28, 2015
From ‘Collective Begging’ Collective Bargaining
March 2015 marks the 45th anniversary of the Great Postal Strike of 1970. The courage and solidarity shown by thousands of union members during the wildcat job action resulted in vastly improved wages and benefits.
News Article | February 26, 2015
APWU President Reports on Negotiations
UPDATE: The log-in problem some APWU members were experiencing has been corrected. APWU President Mark Dimondstein has presented his first update for union members on the status of contract negotiations. The bargaining report is available to APWU members only.
News Article | February 23, 2015
Workers Show Union Pride as Negotiations Begin
As contract negotiations got underway, APWU members across the country displayed union solidarity. Click here to see photos.
News Article | February 20, 2015
At Opening of Contract Talks, Union Breaks with Tradition
Contract negotiations between the American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service got underway on Feb. 19 with a dramatic break from tradition. Joining the APWU at the opening session were actor-activist Danny Glover and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who made brief remarks following a...
News Article | February 19, 2015
At Opening Session, Union Breaks with Tradition
Contract negotiations between the American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service got underway on Feb. 19 with a dramatic break with tradition. Joining the APWU at the opening session were actor-activist Danny Glover and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who made brief remarks following a...
News Article | February 19, 2015
APWU Holds Pre-Negotiations Rally
The APWU held a pre-negotiations rally on Feb. 18, featuring actor-activist Danny Glover.
News Article | February 18, 2015
Union Members Bring the House Down at Pre-Negotiation Rally
Over a hundred labor union members, leaders and activists participated in a spirited rally on the eve of APWU contract negotiations at the AFL-CIO headquarters on Feb. 18.
News Article | February 18, 2015
Philadelphia BMC Members Say it With a Sticker
Members of the Philadelphia BMC Local show solidarity by wearing stickers that say, “Good Service! Good Jobs! Contract Now!” in honor of Union Pride Selfie Day,” Feb. 18. Remember to wear yours tomorrow!