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Podcast | June 13, 2024
APWU Negotiations Begin June 25: How YOU Can Get Involved!
APWU Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell joins President Mark (or Prez as she calls him!) to talk about the upcoming rally for a new contract, and opening day livestream. Listen in to learn about our speakers and how you can get involved in our campaign for a strong new contract.
News Article | June 10, 2024
Join the Virtual Contract Rally on June 24 to Kickoff APWU Contract Negotiations
We are excited to announce the Contract Negotiations Virtual Kickoff Rally at 7 p.m. EST on June 24 as we begin negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
News Article | June 10, 2024
2024 Contract Campaign Slogan Contest Winners Announced!
Earlier this spring, APWU National called on active, retiree, and auxiliary members to submit slogan ideas for the upcoming 2024 contract negotiations. We asked members to submit ideas for slogans to represent our fight for a contract that strengthens wages, benefits, and rights for APWU-represented...
News Article | May 21, 2024
The Maintenance Division and the Article 12 Notification Process
Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun provides information on the Article 12 notification process, and the steps required in our Collective Bargaining Agreement prior to excessing.
News Article | May 21, 2024
Solidarity Is The Antidote to a Toxic Workplace
As the “Chief Spokesperson” for the 2024 contract negotiations, I have both a huge and humbling task. The outcome of negotiations, whether through a voluntary agreement or through a contract imposed upon us by an interest arbitration panel, will have a direct effect on 200,000 postal employees cover...
News Article | May 20, 2024
The Union Keeps Us Strong
In the face of our upcoming contract fight and corporate greed, APWU President Dimondstein reminds members, “the best investment workers make is with each other through our union."
News Article | May 20, 2024
When We All Stand Together as Members of APWU, Our Voice is Stronger at the Negotiating Table
The 2024 “Building Union Power” national organizing drive is off to a strong start. But we are now in the final weeks. APWU members across the country have stood up and joined in this fight with innovative ideas for recruiting new members and growing our collective power as a union.
Podcast | May 1, 2024
History of May Day and More with APWU Pres. Mark Dimondstein
In this episode Pres. Mark Dimondstein talks about the history of May Day, 2024 Contract Negotiations, attacks on Vote-by-Mail, the recent Senate hearing about the USPS, Workers Memorial Day, and other labor news in our union and our community.
News Article | April 4, 2024
“Building Union Power” National Organizing Campaign Underway
On June 25, the APWU will begin negotiations with postal management for a new union contract covering 200,000 postal workers. Negotiations are never easy. Our success depends on building power and leverage. The foundation of our union starts with each and every member. The vast majority of postal wo...
News Article | March 26, 2024
Union Contract Survey: Open Now through April 16, 2024
APWU has opened our contract survey so that you can let us know what your priorities are for a new union contract. Please fill out the survey by visiting apwu.org/survey. Alternatively, you can text the word “SURVEY” to 91990 to receive a link to participate in the survey on a mobile device.
News Article | March 19, 2024
The Benefits of “Being Union”
“Being union” is understanding that we, the workers, band together to stand up to our employer and demand safe working conditions, livable wages, and work-hour guarantees. It’s about combining our forces to deal with a quasi-government corporation.
News Article | March 19, 2024
Tentative Agreements Reached!
Support Services Director Arrion Brown announces the tentative agreements reached for 10 Roads Express Des Moines/Kansas City drivers, and for the National Postal Professional Nurses (NPPN).
News Article | March 19, 2024
“The Only Constant is Change”
Postal management’s network “modernization” plan, mostly driven by changing communications and advancing technology, is underway. Members are legitimately concerned about its impact on jobs and service.
News Article | February 27, 2024
2024 Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee Appointed
With national contract negotiations set to begin on June 25, President Mark Dimondstein has announced the names of the APWU members who will serve on the Rank-and-File Bargaining Advisory Committee.
News Article | February 23, 2024
APWU Announces Dedication of Headquarters Boardroom to President William H. Burrus
APWU has honored the legacy of former President William H. Burrus by renaming the National Executive Boardroom at APWU Headquarters in his memory.