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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
Press Release | May 27, 2015
Report from APWU Outlines How Proposed Staples/Office Depot Merger Would Harm Consumers
Report from APWU Outlines How Proposed Staples/Office Depot Merger Would Harm Consumers
News Article | May 21, 2015
OIG Report Paints Bright Future for Postal Banking
A report by the USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) released May 21 outlines the next steps for implementing postal banking, in which post offices would offer basic financial services – providing affordable banking transactions to every zip code in the US, while strengthening the Postal Service....
News Article | May 21, 2015
San Francisco Retirees Chapter Celebrates Older Americans Month
Congratulations to the San Francisco Retirees Chapter for celebrating Older Americans Month. San Francisco Retirees Chapter President Maryann Medina hosted the event at Sinbad’s Restaurant. She was presented with an award by Edward Peralta, president of the San Jose Area Local, in recognition of he...
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 20, 2015
APWU POWER 17th Biennial National Convention
The APWU POWER 17th Biennial National Convention will be held on Wednesday, August 26 through Sunday, August 30 in Atlanta. The deadline to register for hotel rooms is Saturday, August 1st. For more information and to register, click here.
News Article | May 18, 2015
2015 Organizing Drive – Finish Strong
The 2015 Contract Action Team (CAT) Organizing drive is coming to a close and because of the hard work of our local and state organizations, it has already been a success. Starting on Feb. 19 and as of May 5, this year’s organizing drive has added 3,485 new members to the APWU!
News Article | May 18, 2015
May 14 National Day of Action Videos
Check out video footage of the May 14 National Day of Action kickoff event in Washington, DC!
News Article | May 16, 2015
Wear Union Gear on Wednesday, May 20
News Article | May 16, 2015
Wear Union Gear on Wednesday, May 20
On May 20 – the day our contract expires – show solidarity by wearing APWU-themed gear to work. That’s the message from APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “I urge you to wear a union T-shirt, cap, button or sticker. If you can’t get your hands on an APWU item, please wear blue,” he said. “As the contr...
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.
News Article | May 16, 2015
Send a Message to the Postmaster General: I Stand with Postal Workers!
With the Collective Bargaining Agreement set to expire in less than a month, APWU negotiators – and members – are turning up the heat. The union is launching an ambitious program to mobilize support for the final stretch, including a postcard campaign. Click here to sign online.
News Article | May 15, 2015
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich Spells out the Need to Expand Social Security
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich released a new video explaining the need for expanding earned Social Security benefits by eliminating the $118,500 cap on income subject to Social Security Taxes. Reich notes that with employer-sponsored defined benefit pensions disappearing, and two-thirds of sen...
News Article | May 15, 2015
May 14 National Day of Action Generates Extensive Media Coverage
The May 14 National Day of Action, which was organized around the theme, "I Stand with Postal Workers," generated extensive media coverage. More than 130 events were held across 45 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
News Article | May 15, 2015
Day of Action Kicked Off with Gusto
“Are you fired up? Are you ready to go?” That’s the question APWU Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell asked dozens of supporters who kicked off the May 14 National Day of Action in front of the post office on 14th and L Streets in Washington, DC – just one week before the Collective Bargaining Agreement...