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News Article | December 9, 2013
In Memory: Rick Logan
Richard H. Logan, National Business Agent for the Maintenance Craft, passed away on Dec. 5. He was 59.
News Article | December 3, 2013
PRC Ruling: One More Week To Prove USPS is Violating Service Standards
In a ruling responding to a complaint filed by the APWU, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) issued an order on Nov. 27 giving the APWU two weeks to submit additional evidence that the Postal Service is regularly violating its own mandatory service standards.
News Article | November 26, 2013
‘Lose a Life to Save a Dollar’
The APWU family is deeply saddened by the death of Tyson Barnette, the 26 year old Maryland Letter Carrier who was killed while delivering mail on Saturday, Nov. 22, well after dark.
News Article | November 26, 2013
USPS Sends Jobs, Work to Staples
On Nov. 10, in a deal that has been in the works at least since March, the USPS announced it was launching a pilot program to put postal retail units in Staples stores across the country. Some sites opened quietly in October and others have opened in the last two weeks, including some where ribbon-c...
News Article | November 25, 2013
Sometimes it’s the Right Thing to Do
As a result of the postal service’s shrinking workforce — and the APWU’s shrinking membership base — union members have important decisions to make about the structure and future of their locals.
News Article | November 22, 2013
Unions Back Walmart Workers’ Nov. 29 ‘Black Friday’ Protests
With the holiday season upon us, the labor movement is encouraging union members to support Walmart workers in their fight for decent wages and their rights at work. Trumka is urging union members and concerned workers everywhere make plans to support ongoing strikes, protests and other actions, inc...
News Article | November 19, 2013
Clerk Division Creates Agenda At All-Craft Conference
Clerks at the All-Craft Conference in Las Vegas approved three of seven resolutions to guide APWU leaders when the union enters contract negotiations with the Postal Service. The union’s current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires May 20, 2015.
News Article | November 15, 2013
Don’t Believe the Type
“Headlines across the country are shouting that the USPS lost billions of dollars again this year, but that’s a fallacy,” APWU President Mark Dimondstein said after the USPS released financial information for fiscal year 2013. “If it weren’t for the congressional mandate to pre-fund health benefits...
Press Release | November 15, 2013
News Article | November 11, 2013
Remember to Honor Those Who Serve
With Veterans Day approaching, the APWU wants to remind union members to honor the extraordinary men and women of the Armed Forces for their service. Throughout our history, Americans have been protected by patriots who make great sacrifices to advance the cause of freedom.
Press Release | November 7, 2013
At Swearing-In, APWU’s New President Calls for ‘Grand Alliance’ to Save Postal Service
At Swearing-In, APWU’s New President Calls for ‘Grand Alliance’ to Save Postal Service
News Article | November 7, 2013
We Will Build a ‘Grand Alliance’
News Article | November 7, 2013
Dimondstein Issues Call For a ‘Grand Alliance’
In an impassioned speech before more than 1,000 union members, the newly-elected president of the American Postal Workers Union, Mark Dimondstein, issued a call for a “grand alliance” to save the USPS as a public postal service and to protect postal jobs.
News Article | November 5, 2013
All-Craft Conference Gets Underway
The APWU’s All-Craft Conference got underway on Nov. 4, with participants from across the country eager to discuss the challenges facing the union and plans for the future.
News Article | November 1, 2013
Retiree COLAs Set at 1.5%
The Social Security Administration has announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 1.5 percent for federal and postal retirees. The increase will be reflected in the January 2014 annuity and will apply to retirees covered by both the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employe...