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News Article | March 3, 2026
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 | March 3, 2026
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 | March 3, 2026
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 | March 3, 2026
News Article | March 3, 2026
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 | March 3, 2026
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 | March 3, 2026
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 | March 3, 2026
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.
News Article | March 3, 2026
e-Team Report, Sept. 9, 2011
Sept. 27 Day of Action President Guffey Testifies Before Senate Committee Proposed Postal Service Layoffs Would Significantly Impact Minorities, Veterans Governor Lynch’s Veto Sustained in New Hampshire / Ohio to Mail Absentee Ballot Applications to Every Voter in 2012 but not in 2011
News Article | March 3, 2026
Postal Service Default: A Congressionally-Manufactured Crisis
The Postal Service’s default on a $5.5 billion payment to the U.S. Treasury on Aug. 1 — and an expected default on Sept. 30 — is the result of a congressionally-manufactured crisis that could have been avoided, the APWU charged over the summer. Although the August default hasn’t had immediate conseq...
News Article | March 3, 2026
Rehab Act Expanded
The Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits workplace discrimination against employees with disabilities, has been significantly expanded with the recent passage of amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The amendments set new standards for determining an individual’s disability status...
News Article | March 3, 2026
Honoring the Work of Retired Members
Since 1963, celebrations of the contributions of older Americans have taken place in May. Join the APWU this year, as we pay tribute to our retirees.
News Article | March 3, 2026
New FMLA Rules Effective January 16
The APWU has been meeting with the Postal Service regarding the implementation of changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – changes the Bush Administration implemented just four days before President Bush leaves office.
News Article | March 3, 2026
Choosing a Childcard Provider
All parents, at one time or another, need to find someone to help with childcare. Good childcare arrangements can improve the quality of daily life for children and parents.
News Article | March 3, 2026
Stand up to the American Legislative Exchange Council and Protect Pensions
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is a corporate-funded, “pay-to-play” lobbying group that brings corporations and state legislators together to craft “model” legislation. The “model bills” they craft, regrettably, put corporate profits before the public interest. Stand up to ALEC – t...