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News Article | May 7, 2026

USPS Reassessment Process Background

The Postal Service aggressively monitors limited duty and rehabilitation assignments, and in May, 2005 notified the APWU that the USPS would begin a reassessment of rehabilitation jobs and limited duty assignments. The third pilot of the “Reassessment Process” (previously called “Outplacement”) was...

News Article | May 7, 2026

We’re Not a Fee-for-Service Organization

There seems to be a misconception that labor unions are fee-for-service organizations. This notion is likely fostered by the fact that union dues fund activities that serve union members. Dues enable unions to negotiate and enforce contracts, identify problems, determine solutions, and advocate for...

News Article | May 7, 2026

An Opportunity to Earn a Degree

Because so much of the work can be done online, union members, officers, retirees, and staff can earn Bachelor of Arts degrees (B.A.), from the National Labor College (NLC) while continuing to hold full-time jobs, virtually anywhere.

News Article | May 7, 2026

Attend a Pre-Convention Workshop

The Research & Education Department is proud to announce that the APWU is sponsoring its 14th Educational Conference, a National Convention event that provides union members with a wealth of information to take home to their locals and state organizations.  

News Article | May 7, 2026

Award on Appeal Date for Dispute Over Contract Postal Units

In a recent national arbitration award, Arbitrator Linda Byars rejected management's claim that our dispute over Contract Postal Units wasn't required to be placed on the national arbitration docket using the date the original grievance was appealed in accordance with the parties' 2004 MOU "Re: Revi...

News Article | May 7, 2026

College Offers Discounts

Excelsior College is an accredited, nonprofit, distance-learning institution that caters to working adults. The Postal Service’s partnership with Excelsior College enables USPS employees and their spouses or domestic partners to pursue an online degree with reduced tuition and fees. Associates, Bach...

News Article | May 7, 2026

Dispute Filed Over USPS Failure to Provide Notification of Subcontracting to Locals

The APWU has initiated a national-level dispute over the Postal Service's failure to comply with their obligations under Article 32.1.C of the National Agreement to furnish notification to locals of subcontracting of bargaining unit work at the local level.

News Article | May 7, 2026

Dispute: Level 4 Post Office Clerks in Level 15 and 16 Post Offices

This dispute protests management’s unilateral decision to create a Level 4 Post Office Clerk PSE (Postal Support Employee) job description for use in Level 15 and Level 16 post offices.

News Article | May 7, 2026

e-Team Report, Dec. 13, 2013

Senate Panel to Act on S. 1486 on Dec. 18

News Article | May 7, 2026

e-Team Report, Jan 13, 2012

Republican Presidential Candidate Speaks  In Favor of Right to Work in SC Multiple Republican Presidential Candidates Make Insensitive Statements More Successful Vote-By-Mail Programs Congressman Cummings Discusses Upcoming Fight for Federal Employees

News Article | May 7, 2026

e-Team Report, July 21, 2012

"The House’s Failure to Act Is Disgraceful" Guffey Blasts House Leaders Health Care Spending Cuts Facebook

News Article | May 7, 2026

Know Your Rights on the Job

Some USPS supervisors seem to enjoy issuing discipline. In many post offices, it appears that the more discipline supervisors issue, the higher they are promoted.