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News Article | August 10, 2025
Capitol Hill Event Puts Focus on Older Unemployed Workers
On Wednesday, Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance, teamed up with several Members of Congress, the Center for Effective Government, and other advocacy organizations to draw attention to older unemployed jobseekers. The Capitol Hill event highlighted the disproportionate impact of long...
News Article | August 10, 2025
Care Packages for Union Members Serving in the Military
The APWU is coordinating an effort to show support for union members and their loved ones who are serving in the military. We plan to send them care packages and to acknowledge their sacrifice by posting their name, address, and photo on this Web site. [Click here for information form]
News Article | August 10, 2025
Privatization Merits ‘Serious Consideration,’ Panel Says
The National Academy of Public Administration, an organization chartered by Congress to provide advice to government leaders, recently evaluated a proposal to privatize all postal operations except delivery and concluded the idea “merits serious consideration.” Although it doesn’t quite endorse the...
News Article | August 10, 2025
USPS Provided Incorrect Notification On FMLA Status to Employees
The Postal Service recently informed the APWU that it provided incorrect notification to 696 employees on a Designation Notice for FMLA Leave (Form WH-382) that was sent to them in late March.
News Article | August 10, 2025
Celebrate Women’s History Month
In 1908, labor unions and women's groups all over the world joined forces to recognize the accomplishments of the women who fought to end child labor and in support of the right of women to vote. International Women's Day has been celebrated ever since and continues to be an annual event on March 8.
News Article | August 10, 2025
Medicare Means Testing Would Harm Middle Class
Alliance for Retired Americans member and AFSCME retiree leader Charlie Hogan of Chicago joined Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky on a press call Thursday co-hosted by the Congresswoman, Social Security Works and the Medicare Rights Center. Mr. Hogan, a veteran, stressed that the retirees of today and to...
News Article | August 10, 2025
A Valuable Resource for All Members
The APWU Retirees Department has evolved over the years into a place for retirees and active members to gain information on their retirement benefits and how to access the services of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
News Article | August 10, 2025
Settlement Rescinds EEO Complaint Processing Handbook
The APWU and the Postal Service agreed recently in a pre-arbitration settlement that management shall rescind the EEO Complaint Processing Handbook (EL-603).
News Article | August 10, 2025
Great New Benefits for Retirees
You’ve worked toward it and planned for it, and now that moment has arrived: Your retirement. A new package of travel, entertainment, and other benefits offered through the AFL-CIO’s Union Plus program can make it all the more rewarding.
News Article | August 10, 2025
New USPS “Observation of Work Practices” Forms Appealed to Arbitration
The APWU has appealed to national level arbitration the creation of two new USPS "Observation of Work Practices" forms.
News Article | August 10, 2025
News Article | August 10, 2025
Making a List and Checking It Twice
Retirees were smart. We started planning for the 2014 elections right after the 2012 presidential election. We began by paying close attention to the public statements of elected officials about issues that impact our wallets, our families and the people in our communities.
News Article | August 10, 2025
Truck Problems
APWU Motor Vehicle Division officers are asking local officers to report problems with the 7- and 11-ton International and Freightliner trucks that the USPS purchased in 2004. Problems reported so far include failure to start in cold weather; rails and bumpers that are damaged while docking; door hi...
News Article | August 10, 2025
Post Convention Workshops
The Research & Education Department is proud to announce that the APWU will sponsor its 11th 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 | August 10, 2025
USPS Must Do More For Veterans
Although the Postal Service employs large numbers of veterans, not enough is being done by our employer to help qualified veterans secure jobs.