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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.  

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...