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News Article | September 5, 2012

Labor Day Highlights Unions’ Role In Building Middle Class

At Labor Day parades across the country, APWU members urged supporters to join the fight to Save America’s Postal Service. Workers highlighted the contributions of the labor movement to building the middle class by winning good wages, health insurance, retirement benefits, overtime pay, holidays — a...

News Article | July 23, 2012

APWU Establishes Fund For Colorado Shooting Victim

The shooting at an Aurora, CO, movie theater on July 20 has left many union members wondering how they can help. Alex Sullivan, the 27-year old son of APWU member Tom Sullivan, was slain in the rampage.

News Article | July 20, 2012

Shooting Tragedy Strikes APWU Family

The Colorado shooting tragedy has touched the APWU family.

News Article | February 24, 2012

Tom Maier Appointed Assistant Legislative Director

Clerk Craft National Business Agent Tom Maier has been appointed to serve as the union’s Legislative and Political Assistant Director. He replaces Steve Albanese, who retired at the end of 2011.

News Article | February 1, 2012

APWU Serves Homeless Vets At Winterhaven Stand Down

The APWU participated in the Veterans’ Administration annual Winterhaven Stand Down on Jan. 21. More than 500 homeless and underserved veterans were bused to the event to receive a variety of social services and necessities.

News Article | August 23, 2011

APWU Retiree Fulfills a ‘Dream’

Retired APWU member John Lee will fulfill a personal dream on Aug. 26, when he recites the “I Have a Dream" speech as part of festivities preceding the dedication of a statue of Martin Luther King Jr. on the National Mall.

News Article | August 19, 2011

Young Workers Summit

From Wisconsin to Egypt, young people are making a difference in the fight for social justice and economic security. With unemployment in the U.S. at an all-time high and attacks on workers' rights increasing, young workers are emerging as leaders in the labor movement.

News Article | August 8, 2011

Breakfast for Champions

Supporting the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team is the latest endeavor for the APWU.

News Article | August 2, 2011

Ed Schultz to Speak at APWU Editors’ Conference

Talk-show host Ed Schultz is scheduled to speak at the opening session of the APWU National Postal Press Association conference in Orlando FL on Aug. 11, and union members in the area are invited to attend, PPA President Tony Carobine has announced.

News Article | June 15, 2011

Support Veterans: Vote for Aleethia Foundation on June 15

APWU members with Facebook accounts are encouraged to support wounded troops by voting for the Aleethia Foundation to be a winner of Toyota’s “100 Cars for Good” contest.

News Article | May 3, 2011

APWU Members Encouraged To Contribute to Postal Employees’ Relief Fund

In the wake of the deadliest tornado outbreak in U.S. history, APWU members are encouraged to contribute to the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF) to provide assistance to those impacted by the storms.

News Article | December 17, 2010

Operation Santa Claus Cheers Wounded Warriors

As part of the APWU’s annual Operation Santa Claus, union officers and staff stopped by the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) and the Mologne House on Dec. 15 to spread holiday cheer to wounded U.S. service members.

News Article | December 8, 2010

APWU Mourns Slaying in Florida

The APWU notes with sadness the tragic death of Bruce Parton, a Letter Carrier who was shot to death on his route in Miami this week.

News Article | November 20, 2010

APWU Joins UNI Discussion Of Future of Women in the Workforce

APWU Research and Education Director Joyce Robinson inspired women union leaders at a conference in Japan to support the Union Network International’s demand that multinational corporations create good jobs and decent work for women workers.

News Article | November 19, 2010

Son-in-Law of APWU Member Killed in Afghanistan

Sgt. Kevin Pape, son-in-law of APWU member Rose Knipp, was killed in Afghanistan Nov. 16. The 30-year-old staff sergeant died when the Taliban attacked his unit during combat operations in Konar Province.