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News Article | May 22, 2026
No Change in USPS Attitudes
The old adage, “the more things change, the more they stay the same,” definitely applies to USPS managers.
News Article | May 22, 2026
No Consensus So Far on Extension of Unemployment Benefits
Negotiations to extend emergency benefits for the long-term jobless came to a standstill in the Senate on Tuesday. That leaves more than 1.4 million people without federal unemployment aid at least until late January, when lawmakers are likely to resume consideration of the legislation. For more tha...
News Article | May 22, 2026
PMG Seeks to Take Us Out of Federal Healthcare Plan
"The APWU will vehemently oppose any plan to take postal employees or retirees out of the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program," writes APWU Executive Vice President Greg Bell in an article for the union's magazine.
News Article | May 22, 2026
Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Is Part of DIE Job Description
A letter [PDF] from USPS to APWU President William Burrus rescinded a proposed change to the DIE position description that would have removed PIT training duties. (Includes accompanying documents.)
News Article | May 22, 2026
Reasonable Accommodation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
As part of negotiations for the union's 2006-2010 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the US Postal Service, the APWU has negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Reasonable Accommodation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
News Article | May 22, 2026
“It’s the De-Fault of the Republicans”
Rep. Barney Frank hit the nail on the head when he railed on the House floor on Aug. 2 against Republicans who left Washington for a five-week summer recess before completing the people’s business. Rep. Frank (D-MA) pointed out that Republicans were not tackling critical postal reform legislation an...
News Article | May 22, 2026
APWU Nurses Contract Negotiations Continue
The APWU and USPS have continued to meet in an effort to negotiate a successor contract to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, which expired on Aug. 10, 2012. The parties met on Aug. 31, Sept. 14, and Sept. 20.
News Article | May 22, 2026
Conflict Resolution
Conflict is a serious disagreement of opinion with another person or an argumentative incompatibility of opinions and principles.
News Article | May 22, 2026
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Task Force Committee Spokespeople
The APWU Deaf/Hard of Hearing Task Force Committee spokespeople are:
News Article | May 22, 2026
Dispute Over Reporting Rules for Sex Offenders
The APWU has appealed to arbitration a revision to ELM Section 665 which requires employees on a public registry of sex offenders to report their status to management.
News Article | May 22, 2026
e-Team Report, April 13, 2012
APWU Continues Outreach Senator - Postal Worker for a Day Workers Ready to Fight Fire with Fire this Election Right to Work Stalls Again
News Article | May 22, 2026
e-Team Report, March 1, 2013
Guffey Calls for Renewed Resolve to Support the Postal Service Protection Act Prefund Mandate Accounts for 95% of Postal Losses Election Rigging Coming to Michigan?
News Article | May 22, 2026
Fighting Contract Postal Units; Protecting Retail Jobs
The USPS announcement in May that more than 3,200 stations and branches in Level 24-and-above post offices would be evaluated for possible consolidation or closure has sparked great concern across the country. Retail employees are understandably fearful that their jobs will be eliminated, and many u...
News Article | May 22, 2026
Internal Strife Can Destroy the Family
We have heard it most of our lives: “a house divided against itself cannot stand.” That famous quote by President Abraham Lincoln referred to our national “house.” It certainly applies to our union, which is like a big family. We need unity to win the fights we must wage to protect our jobs and pres...
News Article | May 22, 2026
Join the APWU Retirees Department Today
For only $36 per year (which can be deducted in $3 increments from your monthly annuity check), your membership entitles you to a voice in union affairs and to participate in: