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News Article | November 14, 2022

Unity is Key to Our Continuing Progress

The APWU is truly one of the most democratic unions in the United States. This was again reflected in the recently concluded national officer election with our “one person, one vote” mail-ballot election. Different from most unions, every APWU member has the opportunity to have their voice heard in...

PDF Resource | November 9, 2022

2023 Leave Chart

PDF Resource | November 9, 2022

2023 Leave Calendar

News Article | November 9, 2022

2023 Leave Calendar and Leave Chart Available

The 2023 APWU Leave Calendar and Leave Chart are now available on the APWU website under Frequently Requested Resources.  The Leave Calendar is a great resource identifying pay periods, pay days, and holidays. The Leave Chart can be used to track current balances of advanced annual, earned annual an...

PDF Resource | November 8, 2022

MOU – 2022 Peak Season Exception Periods

News Article | November 8, 2022

2022 Peak Season Exception Period MOU

On November 7, 2022, the parties agreed to the Peak Season Exception period MOU for 2022. The MOU identifies the time when Holiday Clerk Assistants (HCAs) may be hired. 

News Article | November 8, 2022

MVS Completes Two Key Arbitrations

National arbitration case number Q10V-4Q-C 1425680 was heard on May 23 -24, 2022 before Arbitrator Brent. This dispute goes back to the Nov. 21, 2010 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The issue before the arbitrator was whether the Postal Service violated the first sentence of Section 2 of the...

PDF Resource | November 7, 2022

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Re: Bulk Mail Tech and Mailing Requirements Clerk Position Qualification

News Article | November 7, 2022

Extended MOU Now Includes Job Audits to Increase Clerk Craft Work

On November 4, 2022, the parties agreed to extend the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Re: Bulk Mail Tech and Mailing Requirements Clerk Position Qualification. This MOU originated during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been extended on several occasions, leading to the latest agreement to continue...

News Article | November 7, 2022

Clerk Division Initiates National Dispute on USPS Failure to Allow/Display Voter Registration Forms in Post Offices

The issues and facts involved in this dispute are as follows: The practice of allowing access to blank voter-registration cards at Unites States Postal Service (USPS) locations is long-standing, in accordance with 52 U.S.C. Code 20506 and many individual state election codes.  Voter registration app...

News Article | November 7, 2022

The Importance of Good Oral Hygiene

COVID-19 restrictions are starting to ease up and we can finally get back to our normal routines, and that means getting back to the dentist for your checkups. Unfortunately, the pandemic forced many us to put our health, and especially our oral health, on the back burner but now is the time to put...

News Article | November 7, 2022

Looking Ahead: Legislative Activity to Come on Capitol Hill and the Need to Bolster Our COPA Program

As the end of the 117th Congress draws near, it is important to highlight the importance of APWU’s nonpartisan Committee on Political Action (COPA), which allows the union to keep up the fight for the public Postal Service, the labor movement, and the working class.

News Article | November 7, 2022

A Fond Farewell From Support Services Division Director Brooks

Support Services Director Steve Brooks is retiring effective Nov. 18, 2022. In his farewell message, he reflects on the many changes that have taken place in the Support Services Division, including: successfully defending attempts to reduce our work, eliminating private sector units. 

News Article | November 7, 2022

Human Relations Rolls Out Regional Resource Assistant Training Program for OWCP

Thanks to you, the membership, for electing me to the position of Human Relations Director. I am honored and humbled by your vote of confidence. I will endeavor to accomplish the goals that I set out to you while I was serving as an appointed officer. In keeping with the APWU Constitution, we are fi...

News Article | November 7, 2022

Central Region Update: Article 12, COVID-19 and Safety

Former Central Region Coordinator Sharyn Stone provides a regional update while discussing Article 12, COVID-19 and safety protocols at work.