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News Article | February 14, 2014

APWU Celebrates Women’s History Month

The APWU will honor the contributions of American women in shaping our nation in March, during Women’s History Month. APWU members are encouraged to participate in activities that celebrate the achievements of women.

News Article | August 9, 2013

USPS Issues Stamps Honoring Workers, But What About Its Own?

The Postal Service’s release on Aug. 8 of a series stamps featuring iconic images of the workers who built the nation’s bridges, railways, and skyscrapers almost a century ago is more than a little ironic, the APWU noted.  ”We’re pleased that the USPS is paying tribute to the workers who made Americ...

News Article | May 22, 2013

Oklahoma Tornado Takes Life of APWU Member

The tornado that killed 24 people in Moore OK has claimed the life of Richard L. Jones, a Tour 3 Clerk who was a member of the Oklahoma City Area Local. Jones worked at the mail processing facility, where he was well-liked by his co-workers.

News Article | May 15, 2013

St. Louis Retirees Celebrate Older Americans Month

Approximately 250 APWU retirees celebrated Older Americans Month in St. Louis on May 10. “Our retirees were not only happy to begin a new chapter of their lives, they were also fired up and ready to stop post office closings, protect service standards, and support legislation that would stop cuts to...

News Article | May 7, 2013

War in Afghanistan Takes the Life of Son of APWU Member

The War in Afghanistan touched the APWU family on April 27, when Capt. Reid K. Nishizuka, 30, was killed in a plane crash near the Kandahar Airfield. Capt. Nishizuka, of Kailua, HI, was the son of Norene Nishizuka, who is a Clerk in Henderson, NV. She is a member of the Las Vegas Area Local.

News Article | April 19, 2013

Boston Marathon Attack Touches APWU Family

The Boston Marathon bombing has touched the APWU family

News Article | April 15, 2013

APWU Honors the Achievements Of Older Americans

In recognition of the achievements of our retirees and older union members, the APWU will celebrate Older Americans Month in May. The union is encouraging all APWU state and local affiliates to recognize the countless contributions that APWU retirees have made and continue to make to the APWU, the l...

News Article | January 11, 2013

Vincent R. Sombrotto, Hero of The ‘Great Postal Strike,’ Dies at 89

The APWU joins postal employees across the nation in mourning the death of Vincent R. Sombrotto, former president of the National Association of Letter Carriers.

News Article | December 21, 2012

Free Uniforms for Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Postal workers who suffered property losses as a result of Hurricane Sandy may be eligible to receive free uniforms, thanks to a business group.

News Article | December 18, 2012

APWU Gives Relief To Members Affected by Hurricane Sandy

The union has distributed $59,750 from the APWU Disaster Fund to 14 union members who suffered devastating losses as a result of Hurricane Sandy and to the family of Lenny Montalto, Human Relations Director Sue Carney has announced. Montalto, who served as an officer of the Staten Island Local, lost...

News Article | December 18, 2012

Kentucky APWU Members Deliver World’s Largest Christmas Card

Members of the Central Kentucky Area Local APWU set out to brighten the hopes of a nine-year old boy this holiday season by delivering the world’s largest Christmas card.

News Article | December 17, 2012

Connecticut Tragedy

The APWU joins the nation in mourning the senseless loss of life in Newtown CT on Dec. 14.

News Article | December 5, 2012

N.Y. Rep. Introduces Bill to Name Post Office After Hurricane Sandy Victim Lenny Montalto

A New York City congressman has introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to name a Staten Island postal facility after Lenny Montalto, the APWU member who lost his life trying to save his home from flooding during Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012.

News Article | December 5, 2012

Thrift Savings Plan to Allow Financial Hardship Withdrawals

Postal and federal employees affected by Hurricane Sandy will find it easier to tap into retirement savings to help repair their homes, replace lost property, or to aid family members suffering from the massive storm, which devastated hundreds of communities in the northeast.  To assist Hurricane Sa...

News Article | November 28, 2012

Union Seeks to Identify Hurricane Sandy Victims

The APWU is attempting to identify union members who are suffering from the impact of Hurricane Sandy, which devastated hundreds of communities in the northeast and killed more than 100 people. Leonard Montalto, an officer of the Staten Island Local APWU, lost his life in the storm.