The Secretary-Treasurer is the union's chief financial officer and serves local unions, state affiliates, officers, and members in many ways.
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The Secretary-Treasurer seeks to increase union revenue by encouraging non-members to join, and is responsible for the collection and proper disbursement of union funds. The Secretary-Treasurer's Department offers in-depth training to local and state union officers who have financial responsibilities for their organizations.
We also provide training on how to conduct local and state union elections, consistent with the rules of the U.S. Department of Labor and the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.
The Secretary-Treasurer's Department is responsible for interpreting the APWU National Constitution and Bylaws. The department assists local unions and state affiliates by reviewing their constitutions and bylaws and alerting them to any violations of the law or conflicts with the APWU Constitution and Bylaws.
The Secretary-Treasurer's office serves as the liaison to the APWU's Deaf/Hard of Hearing Task Force, which makes recommendations to the national union on issues facing deaf workers and their families.
Resources
Click a topic for a list of downloadable resources
AFL-CIO Affiliation Resources
Constitution and Bylaws Resources
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Taskforce Resources
Dues, Mailing Lists & Membership Resources
Election of Union Officer Resources
Merger Resources
Scholarship Resources
Travel Documents
Postal Employees Relief Fund
Maintaining Adequate Financial Controls, Policies and Procedures
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2025 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell shares the importance of maintaining adequate financial controls, policies and procedures as a local Trustee.
Events
2025 Secretary-Treasurer's Training (All-Craft)
October 3, 2025 to October 5, 2025
3645 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
APWU 2025 All-Craft Conference
October 6, 2025 to October 8, 2025
Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel
3645 S Las Vegas Blvd,
Las Vegas, NV 89109