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


APWU Scholarships
(This article first appeared in the Sept/Oct 2023 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
With the cost of higher education consistently rising, scholarship awards continue to be a necessary addition to subsidize the financial commitments in covering college or vocational institution costs.
Events
APWU 2023 All-Craft Conference
October 2, 2023 to October 4, 2023
3645 S Las Vegas Blvd,
Las Vegas, NV 89109