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News Article | January 13, 2025
Post-Election Food for Thought
“Every attack on the rights of workers, unions, veterans, children, democratic rights, and our planet should call forth powerful resistance of solidarity and unity around our common interests.” APWU President Dimondstein shares his observations and thoughts post-election.
News Article | November 19, 2024
School Lunch Junk Fees Hit Working Families’ Wallets
The American Postal Worker sheds a light on school lunch “junk fees” that are another way big banks exploit working people.
News Article | November 19, 2024
Postal Service Eliminates Deepest Presort Discounts for Package Consolidators
The Postal Service eliminated the deepest presort discounts used by package consolidators, returning work to the USPS and increasing revenue.
News Article | November 18, 2024
Retirees Can Save on Medicare with the APWU High Option
Health Plan Director Sarah Jane Rodriguez explains how retirees can save on Medicare with the APWU Health Plan High Option.
News Article | November 18, 2024
Your Union Dues Stop When You Retire from the Post Office
Whether you’re a local, state, or national officer, or a shop steward, once you retire you must continue to be a full dues-paying member of the APWU in order to remain an officer of the APWU. You can do this by joining the Retirees Department and selecting “Option 2” on the Retirees Application.
News Article | November 18, 2024
Year-End Review
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman provides a summary of the Human Relations Departments' activities over the past year, including fortifying coalitions, OWCP training and the Employee Assistance Program.
News Article | November 18, 2024
Project 2025 Will Spell the End of Veterans’ VA Health Care
In this edition, we will focus on making our APWU veterans’ family aware of what “Project 2025” has in store for veterans.
News Article | November 18, 2024
Understanding Your Rights
Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson explains your grievance rights under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
News Article | November 18, 2024
The Myth of the ‘Holiday PSE’
You will not find a PSE position title of, “Holiday PSE,” “Temporary PSE,” “Peak Season PSE” or “360-PSE.” The postal Service hires PSEs for a term not to exceed 360 calendar days per appointment. A PSE is not a Holiday Clerk Assistant.
News Article | November 18, 2024
Staying Engaged Beyond the Election
"As the 2024 election season has come to a close, it is important to stay engaged." APWU legislative and Political Director Judy Beard provides reasons to stay engaged in politics as the new year approaches.
News Article | November 18, 2024
Looking Back: This Time in Our Labor History – Malbone Street Subway Wreck and The New Orleans General Strike
Malbone Street subway wreck shows importance of skilled, union labor. New Orelans General Strike shows the power of cross-racial, cross-trade solidarity.
News Article | November 18, 2024
Getting More Involved
Eastern Region Coordinator AJ Jones encourages members to be more active in APWU; by reviewing your local memorandum of understanding, and through education, training, good communication and networking.
News Article | November 18, 2024
General Expeditors/Dock Clerks and the Dispatch Coordinator Position Myth
Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks discusses the Dispatch Coordinator position myth, and management’s attempts to cause rift between craft employees.
News Article | November 18, 2024
Support Services Negotiations Updates
As the industrial division of the APWU, the Support Services Division negotiates on behalf of organized workers in the postal industry and is their voice to pursue the gains and protections that they deserve.
News Article | November 18, 2024
Changes Are Coming
MVS Director Michael Foster discusses changes coming to Postal Service that affect MVS work, such as updated PVS scanners and the new Fleet Management Information System.