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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.

Dispute Over Priority Scheduling for Overtime Is Appealed to Arbitration

The APWU has appealed to arbitration a dispute over whether it is a violation of Article 8, Section 5.H, of the National Agreement when the Postal Service does not schedule full-time employees on the Overtime Desired List (OTDL) for overtime work...

Long-Term Care Insurance Update

The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) was created by the Long Term Care Security Act, which was signed into law by President Clinton on Sept. 19, 2000. Fifteen months later, the Office of Personnel Management selected John Hancock...

Families Too

During our visits to medical facilities we have met many family members — mostly young wives, but also husbands, moms, dads, brothers, sisters, and children who are there to stand vigil and to provide support while their loved one endures his or her...

e-Team Report, Aug. 5, 2011

74,000 FAA Workers Idled  Due to One Anti-Labor Congressman Senate Democrats Request Justice Department Review of New Voter ID Laws Professor's Blog Fights USPS Closings

Ready to Fight Against the Odds

Greetings! I would like to introduce myself. My name is Kennith L. Beasley, and I am the newly-elected Southern Region Coordinator. I am totally humbled and honored to represent APWU members in the Southern Region.

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