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News Article | August 3, 2026
Maintenance Opportunities: Can Management Reject You for Attendance or Safety?
Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun discusses the negotiated pecking order for filing maintenance vacancies via Article 38.8 and the obstacles placed by management in fulfilling those vacancies.
News Article | August 3, 2026
Meeting With Members of Congress this August
“APWU leadership encourages locals, states, and retiree chapters to meet with their members of Congress in August!” Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard shares the latest issues affecting postal workers and encourages members to set up meetings with their members of Congress during August.
News Article | August 3, 2026
MVS Challenges USPS Changes to CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing
MVS Director Michael Foster discusses CDL drug and alcohol testing procedural changes negotiated with and proposed by USPS management.
News Article | August 3, 2026
Obtain a Free Copy of Your Credit Report
“The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires the nationwide credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to provide a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months.” Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson reminds members to request their credit r...
News Article | August 3, 2026
Organizing Starts with a Conversation
“Growing our union starts with relationships.” Organizing Director Anna Bostwick provides answers to some of the most common organizing obstacles members may face when recruiting a nonmember.
News Article | August 3, 2026
Progress at the Table, Strength in Solidarity
Support Services Director Kimberly Maurer shares an update on the latest in Support Services Craft, including organizing efforts with AMS and the ratification of the IT/AS collective bargaining agreement.
News Article | August 3, 2026
News Article | August 3, 2026
What Happened With That Job?
“As mail volume continues to decline, the Clerk Division has strived to find new and diverse types of work opportunities to maintain and expand the craft.” Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks urges locals to stay diligent in monitoring new and vacant positions related to the Clerk Craft.
News Article | August 3, 2026
Why Rural Postal Services Are a Lifeline
A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service shares a report from the Institute of Policy Studies, highlighting the importance of the Postal Service in rural areas.
News Article | July 31, 2026
How We Prepare for Contract Negotiations
“The Industrial Relations staff and the APWU’s Contract Negotiations and Special Projects Manager track all the contracts we cover and the dates we are required to send opening letters.” Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash provides a breakdown of how APWU prepares for contract negotiations.
Magazine | July 31, 2026
July/August 2026
News Article | July 31, 2026
Keep Going to Find Your Place in Your Union!
“Union work is family work, it is not about titles, money or ego.” - Vice President Debby Szeredy encourages members to support each other, work together to strengthen our union, and combat toxic workplaces.
News Article | July 31, 2026
Trustee Audits and Retaining Financial and Election Records
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell explains the requirements of APWU local and state affiliates under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA).
News Article | July 31, 2026
Vote-by-Mail Is Fundamental to Democracy
“During election season, [postal workers] take additional, extraordinary measures to ensure ballots move quickly and securely. We understand that every ballot represents a citizen’s voice.” APWU President Smith highlights the role of postal workers during election season and urges members to get inv...
News Article | July 30, 2026
Protect Our Public Post Office: Postal Workers Advocate for Financial Reforms, Defend Public Postal Services, Vote-by-Mail in National Day of Action
Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets on July 28 for a National Day of Action to remind the public and elected officials in Congress that the USPS is a public service, not a business, and that it belongs to the American people and needs to be protected.