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News Article | January 19, 2026
USPS Unveils Prescription Drug Card for Workplace Injuries
The USPS has announced a voluntary prescription drug card program for employees who suffer workplace injuries or illnesses. According to the Postal Service, employees who choose to participate in the program will submit their drug card and prescriptions to the pharmacy of their choice, and the presc...
News Article | January 19, 2026
e-Team Report, July 8, 2011
APWU to Launch TV Ad Campaign to Correct Deception about need for USPS “Bailout” along with Kicking Off Organizing Drive H.R. 1351 Cosponsor List Continues to Grow However, More Cosponsors Still Needed! NLRB Proposed Rule Changes Board of Governors Member Set to Resign
News Article | January 19, 2026
Don’t Outsource Postal Services
(Op ed by APWU President Mark Dimondstein in the Albuquerque Journal) As the United States Postal Service confronts a changing future, those of us who work for the agency agree with the goals stated in a recent Albuquerque Journal editorial. The USPS must be creative, “and do what is best for the a...
News Article | January 19, 2026
Telemarketing Scam Protection
Consumers lose billions of dollars a year to telemarketing fraud. That’s why the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) encourages you to be skeptical about phone solicitations, and to be aware of a law that helps protect against deceptive and abusive telemarketing practices.
News Article | January 19, 2026
Dispute Initiated Over New Electronic Form For Reporting Accidents
The Postal Service's improper creation, handling and utilization of a new electronic PS Form 1769 for reporting accidents is the subject of a recently initiated national dispute.
News Article | January 19, 2026
e-Team Report, Oct. 11, 2013
John Marcotte Elected Legislative & Political Director Representatives Co-Sponsor Resolution Supporting Federal Workers What do the Government Shutdown and Privatizing the Postal Service Have in Common? Minnesotans Experience Mail Delays
News Article | January 19, 2026
A Formula for Success
Effective Chapters + More Members = Strength in Numbers to Protect Benefits.
News Article | January 19, 2026
Save Social Security
The current debate over the nation’s deficit is being used as an excuse to advocate privatization of Social Security and Medicare, yet nearly 70 percent of Democrats and Republicans oppose cutting these vital programs, according to a poll conducted in February for The Hill newspaper.
News Article | January 19, 2026
Award on Annual Leave Exchange Option
In a national-level arbitration award, Arbitrator Linda Byars sustained the union's grievance protesting management’s decision to exclude part-time flexibles (PTFs) from the negotiated Annual Leave Exchange program.
News Article | January 19, 2026
Maintaining Your Membership
We receive requests every day asking how those about to retire can continue their membership in the union. The following are summaries of the constitutional requirements for maintaining status as a member of the APWU.
News Article | January 19, 2026
Safety Hazard on APPS Prime Function May Cause Serious Injury and Loss of Life
APWU members are advised not to use the “prime function” to pre-load belts on APPS (Automated Package Processing System) machines.
News Article | January 19, 2026
A New Day, A New Way in Organizing
A bright new day is here. As your newly elected director of Organization, I want to congratulate all the new and re-elected officers. To those who have left office, thank you for your years of dedication to the APWU. Without your hard work we would not enjoy many of the benefits and privileges we ha...
News Article | January 19, 2026
DSI Positions to be Posted Installation-Wide
A Feb. 21, 2008, letter [PDF] from the Postal Service confirms a long-held APWU position: Driver-Safety Instructor (DSI) duty assignments must be posted installation-wide, without exception. The letter from the USPS manager of contract administration confirms that language of Article 39.2.B.2 of the...
News Article | January 19, 2026
Building a Better Department
Retirees are an invaluable asset to the American Postal Workers Union.
News Article | January 19, 2026
The ‘3-Day Waiting Period’
Despite a long and hard-fought battle by the APWU, on Dec. 20, 2006, President Bush signed into law the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, which included provisions that we vehemently opposed.