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News Article | July 31, 2024
Interview: Tefere Gebre on Labor and Environmental Justice
The American Postal Worker recently spoke with the Greenpeace USA’s Chief Program Officer Tefere Gebre, who has over 30 years of experience in coalition building, activism, and organizing in the labor movement.
News Article | July 31, 2024
Our Labor History: Cesar Chavez Leads “1,000 Mile March” for Farm-Worker Rights in California
This month in Labor History, we look back at the “1,000 mile march” lead by Cesar Chavez for farm-workers rights in California.
Event | July 31, 2024
Midwest Organizing Conference
The Midwest Organizing Conference is being held this year July 31-August 2 on the University of Iowa Campus, Iowa City IA. The Conference will provide intense, immersive training for individuals committed to growing the APWU and increasing union membership for our Coalition Partners whenever possib...
News Article | July 30, 2024
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News Article | July 30, 2024
Tell Congress to Pass the Social Security Fairness Act, NOW!
“Remind your Congressional Representatives that while Social Security celebrates its 89th anniversary in August 2024, we want our fair share of the Anniversary Cake!” Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor urges members to tell Congress to pass the Social Security Fairness Act.
News Article | July 30, 2024
The Importance of the Employee Assistance Program
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman explains the importance of the Employee Assistance Program and how it can work for APWU members.
News Article | July 30, 2024
News Article | July 30, 2024
Avoiding Foreclosure on Your Home
Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson shares a checklist from the Better Business Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on how to avoid foreclosure on your home.
News Article | July 30, 2024
We Did It! “Building Union Power” Organizing Drive Recruits More Than 8,700 New APWU Members
Goals were set, plans were developed, we made commitments, we got motivated, we organized, and we succeeded! We commend all of our members across the nation for the work that went into our 2024 “Building Union Power” national organizing drive.
News Article | July 30, 2024
Our Fight Continues: Engaging with Ballot Measures, Promoting Federal Retirement Fairness, and Protecting Our Letter Carriers
Legislative Director Judy Beard urges members to get involved this election season, highlighting local ballot initiatives and key legislation such as the Federal Retirement Fairness Act and Protect Our Letter Carriers Act.
News Article | July 30, 2024
Contract Negotiations (Support Services)
The Support Services Division will participate in several different sets of contract negotiations throughout the summer and fall. Each round of negotiations is an opportunity to improve wages, benefits, and working conditions for our APWU sisters and brothers. We look forward to successful negotiati...
News Article | July 30, 2024
Focused on Negotiations
As this edition of The American Postal Worker arrives, the 2024 APWU/USPS Contract Negotiations will be underway. The Collective Bargaining Agreement expires Sept. 20, 2024, with the Opening Day of negotiations on June 25, 2024. We, as always, will pursue the best possible outcome for the members of...
News Article | July 30, 2024
Maintenance Dream Team 2024
Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun provides an in-depth analysis of how a maintenance craft resolution becomes a contract proposal.
News Article | July 30, 2024
Clerk Division Encourages Postal Service to “Think Outside of the Box”
Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks provides a summary of the Retail Training Taskforce MOU, which details methods to expand services offered to postal customers, including permits, TSA pre-checks, voter registration.
News Article | July 29, 2024
Standing Strong to Build a Bigger Union and Advance Forward, Together
The best way to win big is by “standing strong” to build a bigger union. Members should continue to encourage nonmember coworkers to join the APWU.