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News Article | March 6, 2015

King v. Burwell Supreme Court Case: Affordable Care Act Hangs in the Balance

Continued access to affordable health insurance for many early retirees is at stake as the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in the case of King v. Burwell, a lawsuit challenging provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The suit claims that it is illegal for the government to...

News Article | March 6, 2015

Marking 50 Years Since Selma

March 7 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the march for civil rights from Selma to Montgomery, AL, which was cut short by police brutality. The march galvanized the burgeoning movement for voting rights and was a catalyst for passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Press Release | March 5, 2015

American Postal Workers Union Assembles Team of Experts To Oppose Staples-Office Depot Merger

American Postal Workers Union Assembles Team of Experts To Oppose Staples-Office Depot Merger

News Article | March 5, 2015

Selfie Winners

On March 4, 2015, President Dimondstein randomly selected five winners from among those who submitted “selfies.”  Winners will receive $50 gift certificates to the APWU Store. Congratulations to: Donna DeMaio, Greater CT Area Local; Angela Ellington, Dallas TX Area Local; Michael Fincher, Toledo OH...

News Article | March 5, 2015

Southern Region Contract Training is Red Hot in Atlanta

Training for the union’s contract campaign moved to the Southern Region on Feb. 11 and 12. After the meeting in Atlanta, approximately 90 leaders and activists were motivated and ready to take the message to their  fellow union members, the media and the public.

News Article | March 2, 2015

Don’t Let Them Take Your ‘Postal Pulse’

The APWU and USPS are facing off over management’s latest scheme: The Postal Pulse, a new employee opinion survey. “The APWU vehemently opposes Postal Pulse – and any other employee opinion survey – despite management notices that say otherwise,” said President Mark Dimondstein.  

News Article | March 1, 2015

‘Stop Staples’ Campaign Disrupts Privatization Push

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Since the Postal Service launched its no-bid deal with Staples, thousands of postal workers and supporters have made headlines boycotting and protesting the office-supply chain – and their efforts hav...

News Article | March 1, 2015

A Break from Tradition

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Contract negotiations between the American Postal Workers Union and the United States Postal Service got underway on Feb. 19 in a dramatic break with tradition. Joining the APWU at the opening session...

News Article | March 1, 2015

A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)  On Feb. 12, 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-...

News Article | March 1, 2015

A Grievance Procedure That Works for You

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) With contract negotiations underway, the APWU negotiating team, like you, is concerned about the future of the Postal Service and the thousands of members we represent. We are troubled by the Postal S...

News Article | March 1, 2015

A Tale of Two Post Offices

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) A battle is raging for the heart and soul of the U.S. postal service. After the American Revolution, leaders of the new government realized that the post office could play a crucial role in forging a...

News Article | March 1, 2015

APWU Joins “Government Works for America” Rally

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.)  Members of the APWU endured freezing temperatures with their brothers and sisters from other federal and postal unions at a “Government Works for America” rally organized by the American Federation o...

News Article | March 1, 2015

APWU, Allies Launch ‘Campaign for Postal Banking’

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) A coalition of consumer organizations, financial reform groups, faith-based organizations and workers’ groups, including the APWU, announced the formation of the Campaign for Postal Banking on Jan. 19...

News Article | March 1, 2015

Contract Negotiations Under Way

(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The union’s Maintenance Craft Officers are deeply involved in negotiations for our next contract. Western Region National Business Agent (NBA) Jimmie Waldon is assisting Director Steve Raymer and Assi...