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News Article | October 1, 2014
Powell Addresses Black Women’s Round Table
APWU Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell discussed the important role postal banking could play in ending predatory lending in poor and minority communities, where many residents don’t have bank accounts.
News Article | September 18, 2014
Help Register 1,000 New Voters
The Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) is partnering with the League of Women Voters (LWV) in a push to increase the number of registered voters before the 2014 Election.
News Article | July 24, 2014
APWU POWER Caucus Held
At a caucus held after adjournment of Monday’s convention session, members and supporters of the APWU Post Office Women for Equal Rights (POWER) heard inspiring accounts from a number of sisters about their life experiences and paths to leadership roles in the APWU because of POWER.
News Article | April 9, 2014
Barbara Jean Prothro
Barbara Jean Prothro, a former National Business Agent for the Special Delivery Messenger Division, died March 30. She was 78.
News Article | February 14, 2014
APWU Celebrates Women’s History Month
The APWU will honor the contributions of American women in shaping our nation in March, during Women’s History Month. APWU members are encouraged to participate in activities that celebrate the achievements of women.
News Article | February 12, 2013
APWU Celebrates Women’s History Month
The APWU will honor the contributions of American women in shaping our nation in March, during Women’s History Month. APWU members are encouraged to participate in activities that celebrate the achievements of women.
News Article | October 15, 2012
Women Vote 2012
The outcome of this year’s election will have a decisive impact on the rights of all working people, and as union members, we can help ensure that every voice is heard.
News Article | February 8, 2011
APWU to Honor Women’s History in March
With March approaching, the APWU would like to remind members to take time to recognize the important contributions women make to the union and to postal families during “Women’s History Month.” The APWU asks members to participate in programs, ceremonies, and activities to encourage more female pos...
News Article | November 20, 2010
APWU Joins UNI Discussion Of Future of Women in the Workforce
APWU Research and Education Director Joyce Robinson inspired women union leaders at a conference in Japan to support the Union Network International’s demand that multinational corporations create good jobs and decent work for women workers.
News Article | August 5, 2010
‘Ask a Working Woman’ Survey
Working women have important opinions about the economy, health care, balancing work and family responsibilities, and jobs — and union leaders want to hear them!
News Article | February 17, 2010
Celebrating the Women of the APWU
In honor of the countless contributions that the women of the APWU make to their union, to the labor movement, and to their families, the National Executive Board has adopted a resolution designating March as “Women’s History Month.”
News Article | September 12, 2008
APWU Youth Make Unionism ‘A Family Affair’
The APWU Women's Organizing Committee has announced the winners of the union's "Make it a Family Affair" creativity contest, reports APWU Regional Coordinator Liz Powell, the panel's chairwoman. The contest — designed to promote among our youth a better understanding of the vital role unions and the...
News Article | August 1, 2008
APWU Women’s Organizing Drive Hits the Road
The APWU Women’s Organizing Campaign is in the midst of a two-week California road trip, a multi-stop bus ride from San Diego almost all the way to the Oregon border and back south again, culminating across state lines in Las Vegas, the site of the APWU convention. “In a special ‘APWU Recreational V...
News Article | June 3, 2008
Time Running Short For ‘Creativity Contest’ Entries
APWU members are reminded that entries for the union’s creativity contest for their children and grandchildren are due by June 30. Sponsored by the American Postal Workers Union, the contest is designed to promote among our youth a better understanding of the vital role unions and the APWU play in o...
News Article | May 19, 2008
‘Ask a Working Woman’ Survey
Working women understand the difficulties of balancing work and family, the pressure of making ends meet, and the challenges of getting ahead. That’s why the union urges APWU members to make their voices heard by taking part in the AFL-CIO’s 2008 Ask a Working Woman survey. The thought-provoking su...