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News Article | August 8, 2025
Engaging in Our Union, Together
“So many workers expect change to come without effort but hesitate to take part in building our union.” – Central Regional Coordinator Amy Puhlaski shares the importance of union representation and ways members can get more involved at the local level.
News Article | August 8, 2025
The Fight to Preserve and Protect Our Retirement Benefits
Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard shares the role APWU members played in successfully lobbying to remove three harmful FERs provisions from H.R. 1 before it was signed into law.
News Article | August 8, 2025
We Have Reached Agreements!
The USPS and APWU have reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) that members voted on to ratify. The National Negotiations Committee worked hard for the past two years to achieve a contract worthy of ratification.
News Article | August 7, 2025
2024-2027 Tentative Agreement Ratified
“The contract is now in effect and the work of implementation begins.” Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash shares the steps to implementation of the pay provisions in our new union contract, and when to expect them in paychecks.
News Article | August 7, 2025
APWU Ratifies National Agreement
News Article | August 6, 2025
Contract Ratification, Scholarships, and More: Looking Ahead
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell congratulates members on the newly ratified collective bargaining agreement, announces the APWU Scholarship Winners, shares important dates regarding bond coverage, documentation of expenditures, and the upcoming Secretary-Treasurer’s training at the APWU All-Craft Con...
News Article | August 6, 2025
How to Be an Effective Leader in Our Union and Beyond
Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson tips on how to become an effective leader in our union from APWU’s Leadership Development handbook, and ways to take action against the privatization of the public Postal Service.
News Article | August 4, 2025
Contract Ratified with 95% ‘Yes’ Vote!
News Article | August 4, 2025
Start Building Now To Be Movement Ready
“Surveys have shown that our communities support and love the Postal Service, we cannot let wealthy corporations take us over and destroy the Universal Service Obligations that we provide around the country.” - Vice President Debby Szeredy shares tips on how you can take steps to fight against posta...
News Article | June 18, 2026
A Risk in Going Part-Time
“What is the Part-Time Pro-ration Factor?” This continues to be the most-asked-about and talked-about subject in our retirement seminars.
News Article | June 18, 2026
Testing Your Home for Lead
Many houses and apartments built before 1978 contain high levels of lead, which can pose serious health hazards. The lead typically comes from the paint used in these dwellings. Federal law requires landlords and sellers to supply information on the effects of lead before renting, buying, or renovat...
News Article | June 18, 2026
2013 BMC Conference
The 2013 Bulk Mail Center (BMC) Conference convened at 9 a.m. Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, NV. The conference was chaired by I. Balogun and co-hosted by Ken France, President of Kansas Kaw Valley BMC Local. There was a total of 85 attendees. Brother Omar Gonzalez welcomed the delegates to the Western regio...
News Article | June 18, 2026
Do You Suffer From Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is briefly interrupted during sleep. Breathing pauses can last between 10 to 20 seconds and can occur frequently during the night. Chronic sleep deprivation from sleep apnea causes daytime sleepiness, slow reflexes, poor concentration,...
News Article | June 18, 2026
Training Programs for 2007
To help APWU activists enhance their skills, the Research and Education Department will be providing several training programs in 2007.
News Article | June 18, 2026
Are You at Risk for Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, the hormone needed to convert sugar, starches, and other food into the basic fuel for the cells in the body. The cause of diabetes is unknown, although genetic and environmental factors appear to play roles. Other fact...