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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.

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.

Vehicle Operations & Maintenance Assistants

The qualification standards for Vehicle Operations and Maintenance Assistant positions — VOMAs — were revised in January 2003. VOMAs are “all-craft” positions and can be bid on by members of any craft. VOMAs are not qualified to make major repairs.

Protecting Our Social Security Benefits

Many postal employees and retirees who depend on Social Security benefits to supplement their postal annuities are wondering: How much income can I count on in years to come?  

What to Do When Disaster Strikes

As I write this, we are still “recovering” from this year’s devastating hurricane season. My prayers continue to go out to my APWU sisters and brothers and their families who were adversely affected. Disasters can strike quickly and without warning...

Disputes Over Contract Postal Units Filed, Appealed to Arbitration

The APWU has initiated one dispute, and appealed another to national arbitration, over whether a contract postal unit (CPU) may exist in a facility when the Postal Service has use of the property by consignment or other special agreement, for...

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