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News Article | February 11, 2015

MVS Continues the Fight for Administrative, Technical Jobs

The union is pursuing our demand that management create at least 60 new administrative and technical duty assignments in the Motor Vehicle Service Craft, as required by the 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Four years after signing the CBA, the USPS still has not created the positions...

Press Release | February 10, 2015

A ‘Grand Alliance’ of More than 60 National Organizations Advocates Expanded Public Postal Services; Opposes Service Cuts, Privatization

THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE IS ABOUT US

News Article | February 10, 2015

APWU Joins ‘Government Works for America’ Rally

 Members of the APWU endured freezing temperatures with their brothers and sisters from other federal and postal union at a “Government Works for America” rally organized by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) outside the Senate on Feb. 10. The rally was held in conjunction with A...

News Article | February 9, 2015

Contract Campaign Ramps Up

With contract negotiations set to begin on Feb. 19, APWU members across the country are busy preparing.  

News Article | February 9, 2015

Town Hall Conference Call – Feb. 17

APWU members are invited to join  President Mark Dimondstein for a live Town Hall Conference Call on Feb. 17, to discuss our fight to win a good contract for union members while we fight for a vibrant, public Postal Service for the people of the country. Negotiations begin on Feb. 19. To participate...

News Article | February 8, 2015

Postal Service Has ‘Fantastic Quarter’ as Profits Rise

The Postal Service’s operating profit for the first fiscal quarter of 2015 was $1.1 billion, with cash at hand increasing to $7 billion, according to the unaudited financial report released on Feb. 6.  Revenues have increased 4.3 percent to $18.8 billion, compared to the same time last year.

News Article | February 6, 2015

e-Team Report, Feb. 6, 2015

New Bill Would Stop Mail Slowdown, Reinstate Service Standards Recognizing the essential role mail plays in American society, some in Congress are responding to the Postal Service’s disastrous action to eliminate overnight delivery and plans to close or consolidate 82 mail processing facilities.  Th...

News Article | February 6, 2015

President’s Budget Offers a Mixed Bag for Seniors

President Obama presented his Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal on Monday, offering a mixed bag for seniors. The budget contains several changes to Medicare, including higher deductibles, new home health co-pays, and increased means testing. However, the budget also contains several positives, includ...

News Article | February 5, 2015

Arbitration Advocacy Training

The Research & Education Department offers comprehensive training to APWU activists on a wide array of topics, dedicated to providing union officers and stewards with the skills they need to enforce the Collective Bargaining Agreement, motivate union members, and keep members informed about importan...

Press Release | February 4, 2015

American Postal Workers Union to “Vigorously Oppose” Staples/Office Depot Merger

American Postal Workers Union to “Vigorously Oppose” Staples/Office Depot Merger

News Article | February 2, 2015

Paz Appointed Maintenance NBA

Carlos Paz has been appointed to the position of Maintenance Craft National Business Agent ‘B’ for the Southern Region, Director Steve Raymer has announced.  The appointment is effective Feb. 7.

Press Release | February 1, 2015

Statement by Mark Dimondstein President, American Postal Workers Union, on New Postmaster General Megan Brennan

Statement by Mark Dimondstein President, American Postal Workers Union, on New Postmaster General Megan Brennan

News Article | January 29, 2015

Shrinking First-Class Mail a Big Joke to Postal Service

Apparently, the reduction in first-class mail volume is hilarious to USPS management. 

News Article | January 29, 2015

Staples Masquerades as Quill

Several APWU locals were unpleasantly surprised recently when packages they ordered from an online office-supply website were delivered by people wearing Staples’ uniforms.    

News Article | January 28, 2015

New House Resolution Takes Aim at Delayed Mail

Just weeks into the 114th Congress, a new bipartisan coalition of eight U.S. representatives is taking a stand for prompt, reliable mail service.