The Great Postal Strike

Celebrating the courage of Postal Workers who dared to strike for true collective bargaining rights, better working conditions and fair pay.

UNION CONTRACT SURVEY - OPEN NOW!

APWU Union Contract Survey | The Deadline is APril 16; Make your Voice Heard! Let us know what your priorities are for a new union contract.

The main USPS/APWU agreement expires September 20. On June 25, we sit down with the highest levels of USPS management to renegotiate our contract. These contract negotiations are a chance for us workers to raise our voices and weigh in on the changes that we need to see in our workplaces – and this June we’re doing just that.

But before we begin negotiations in June, we are circulating a contract survey to understand your priorities. While the APWU national negotiating team is guided by formal resolutions that are passed by various local and state organizations and are debated and voted on at our national conventions, your response to the contract survey helps our negotiations team understand your priorities and needs. Take a few minutes and add your voice to our survey today! 

TAKE THE SURVEY - CLICK HERE!

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Communicating With You, The Member: A podcast with APWU president Mark Dimondstein

APWU members can now enjoy their union news on the move, as the union launches our new podcast "Communicating with You, The Member - A podcast with APWU President Mark Dimondstein". Hosted by union president, Mark Dimondstein, the podcast is one of the growing number of ways for members to keep abreast of the latest developments: a fact that reflects the many ways that members receive news in today’s media environment.

You can download the podcast on all streaming services, including YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts regularly. New episodes will be available monthly. 

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2024 Contract Campaign Slogan Competition

With the opening of contract negotiations just months away, APWU national officers are calling on actively employed, auxiliary and retiree members to submit slogan ideas for the 2024 Contract Campaign. From start to finish, our campaign for a strong, fair, new union contract will be driven by you, the APWU members. Since our first collective bargaining agreement in 1971, we have stood together time and time again to strengthen our wages, our benefits, and our rights in the workplace. Now it’s time to renew our commitment. Lend your voice to the campaign by creating a slogan for our upcoming contract negotiations as we fight for good wages, strong benefits, and workplace protections that ensure our essential service is safely and adequately staffed for years to come. Remember to keep the suggestions focused and short – it will need to fit on T–shirts, buttons, and stickers. The winner will be featured online and in The American Postal Worker magazine.

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2024 Contract Campaign Slogan Competition

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The History of International Working Women’s Day

March 8, 2024

International Working Women’s Day (IWD) is a day of collective global activism and celebration that belongs to all those committed to progressing...

Rank-and-File Bargaining Advisory Committee Appointed

February 27, 2024

With national contract negotiations set to begin on June 25, President Mark Dimondstein has announced the names of the APWU members who will serve on...

Maintenance Craft In-Service Open Season March 1-31, 2024

February 26, 2024

Once a year, during the month of March (March 1-31), ALL career employees may request to be tested for Maintenance Craft eligibility ratings and...

APWU Announces Dedication of Headquarters Boardroom to President William H. Burrus

February 23, 2024

APWU has honored the legacy of former President William H. Burrus by renaming the National Executive Boardroom at APWU Headquarters in his memory. 

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Attend a Public Hearing about Mail Consolidation & Add Your Voice!

As part of a $40 billion investment strategy to upgrade and improve the Postal processing, transportation, and delivery networks, the U.S. Postal Service announced that it is conducting an evaluation of current operations and potential future uses of certain mail processing facilities. Public input will be considered as part of the review and every facility under review will have a public meeting. We encourage local unions to attend these meetings and organize community members to join us as well. Together we can make a public Post Office that serves every community! 

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A map of public hearings for mail processing facility reviews

Action Alert: Tell the USPS Board of Governors "Allow public comment on USPS network changes!"

Upcoming National Events

APWU Virtual Organizing Seminar

March 19, 2024

Virtual via Zoom

Click here to register

Open to all APWU members, the seminar will run approximately 1.5 hours.

2024 Arbitration Advocacy Training - REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

May 4, 2024 to May 11, 2024

Maritime Conference Center Hotel

692 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum Heights, Maryland.

Registration is now closed. Space is full and No walk-ins will be permitted. Hotel room rate: $170/night ( single) or $215/night (double) + 14% occupancy tax. Dial 1 (410) 859-5700, next press 7 to be connected to the hotel. Code: American Postal Workers Union’s Arbitration Advocacy Training. Cut-... Learn More

APWU 2024 National Convention

July 12, 2024 to July 18, 2024

Detroit, Michigan

2024 APWU Member Convention  July 11: BMC Conference July 12: Pre-Convention Workshops July 13-14: Division Conferences July 15-18: Convention Business Hotel information will be posted on April 1. The Schedule of Events is now available. See the PDF version of the schedule, subject to change.

APWU Health Plan 39th Annual Open Season Seminar

October 16, 2024 to October 20, 2024

Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

300 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

APWU Health Plan 39th Annual Open Season Seminar. Room rate: $160/night (taxes not included). Early registration: $75 (June 24-July 14); General Registration (After July 14): $100. For more information, visit apwuhp.com/events.  

Statement from APWU General Officers on the Conflict in Israel and Palestine

Nov. 8, 2023. The American Postal Workers Union is shocked and saddened by the tragic and ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine. As working people, we stand with the oppressed and the innocent, thousands of whom have lost their lives in the last month.Read more here

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

This page is a resource for members to find information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

The APWU always prioritizes health and safety and is engaged in this issue. We are not allowing the Postal Service to take a passive approach to the risks of the disease.