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A Notorious Part of History: May 1933: The Dissolution of Labor Unions in Nazi/Fascist Germany
May 23, 2024
This month in Labor History, we look back at the dissolution of labor unions in Nazi/Fascist Germany in May of 1933. As authoritarianism takes a dangerous hold in the United States, this is a lesson from Nazi Germany that should be a wakeup call for...
Understanding "Financialization" and How to Defeat It
May 23, 2024
What is “financialization” and why is it detrimental to the working class? The Campaign for Postal Banking explores this topic and the importance of responsible and sustainable financial services.
The PSRA and Postal Retirees
July 12, 2022
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
This time of the year we recognize the anniversary of Medicare, signed into law in July 1965 and Social Security, created in August 1935.
We...
2022 National Officer Election Candidates' Online Statements Posted
July 11, 2022
Statements by candidates for national union office are posted on the APWU website in accordance with Article 11.3.c.2 of the APWU Constitution. To view the statements click here and follow the log-in instructions for the Members Only section.
Your Rights to a Safe Workplace
July 11, 2022
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Safety—how often do you think about your safety at work? Do you ever think about the impact it would have on your family if you were injured, sickened...
Mental Health Conditions and the FMLA
July 11, 2022
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
In May of this year, the Department of Labor updated the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to address mental health conditions. FMLA requires the...
WE Did It! Organizing Campaign - a Smashing Success!
July 1, 2022
Building on our solid new union contract and historic postal legislation, the APWU launched a national organizing drive - “Building Union Power” - with the bold goal of signing up 5000 new members. Together we did it!
From May 1 -July 1, Local and...