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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 20, 2015

Alliance Members Visit Over 120 Congressional Offices during Lobby Week

Members of the Alliance visited over 120 Members of Congress and staff in their home states this week during the Presidents Day recess. “Under the new 114th Congress, retirees issues are once again under attack from many directions including proposed trade agreements, Social Security and Medicare,”...

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

Glover, Trumka, Join APWU in Pre-Negotiation Press Conference

      Actor-activist Danny Glover and AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka joined APWU President Mark Dimondstein in a pre-negotiation press conference at the Regency Hyatt on Capitol Hill.

News Article | February 19, 2015

More than 60 National Groups Launch ‘A Grand Alliance’ to Save Our Public Postal Service

On Feb. 12, 2015, more than 60 national organizations joined forces to launch A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service. The debut of the Alliance included the premiere of a video featuring actor-activist Danny Glover, the creation of a new website, a press conference, and many messages on...

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! 

News Article | February 18, 2015

Custodial Implementation Schedule as of Feb. 14, 2015

The Postal Service and APWU settled a custodial staffing dispute in July, with staged gradual implementation as one of the requirements. 

News Article | February 18, 2015

Danny Glover, Dimondstein to Appear on The Ed Show This Evening

Actor-activist Danny Glover will appear on The Ed Show this evening, Feb. 18, along with APWU President Mark Dimondstein. They will discuss A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service. The Ed Show airs on MSNBC at 5 p.m. Glover championed the need for a vibrant Postal Service in a two-minute...

News Article | February 17, 2015

Retirees Key to Contract Negotiations

With contract negotiations just hours away, the APWU wants retirees to know that they are also an important part of the battle.

News Article | February 17, 2015

Say it With a Sticker!

Remember to wear your sticker – Contract Now! Good Service! Good Jobs! – on Thursday, Feb. 19. 

Press Release | February 17, 2015

Postal Workers and USPS to Open Negotiations Thurs. Feb. 19 at Pivotal Time for the Postal Service

In a First, Union to Put Issues Such as Postal Banking, Expanded Hours and Additional Customer Services on the Bargaining Table, Along with Wages and Benefits

News Article | February 11, 2015

64 National Organizations Launch ‘Grand Alliance’ to Save Our Public Postal Service

On Feb. 12, 2015, more than 60 national organizations joined forces to launch A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service. The debut of the Alliance included the premiere of a video featuring actor-activist Danny Glover, the creation of a new website, and many messages on social media.