Contract Timeline
The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), also known as a union contract, between the APWU and the USPS expired on Sept. 20, 2018. The contract determines wages, benefits and conditions of employment. On December 21, 2018 the APWU and USPS announced negotiations were at an impasse. Arbitrator Stephen B. Goldberg was appointed as the impartial chair of the tri-partite interest arbitration panel and scheduled the opening day of the hearings for September 4, 2019. The hearings are now completed and a biding contract award was issued on 3/11/20.
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September 8, 2020
Upcoming Webinars *Updated 9/22*
The Industrial Relations Department will be holding a series of Webinars during the months of September and October for...
September 1, 2020
Update on National Arbitration “End of Day” Case
In the July/August 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine, the Clerk Craft reported that the remedy...
July 8, 2020
Work Year List
The APWU and the USPS have agreed to the work year list for the term of the 2018-2021 National Agreement. Work years (...
June 1, 2020
APWU Statement on the Killing of George Floyd and the Continuing Struggle for Justice
Fair minded people from all walks of life and political viewpoints are deeply disturbed and rightfully outraged by the...
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Message From the President - Arbitration Opening Day
President Dimondstein's video message to the membership about the Opening Day of Interest Arbitration.
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Members #PostalSlam
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Conference attendees from the Northern Virginia Area Local tell you what they're fighting for!
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#PostalSlam Challenge
As we're gearing up for interest arbitration on Sept.4, we need that #APWUnited solidarity support. The #PostalSlam challenge is here to tell Postal Management that we are a united force to be reckoned with! We love our union. We love our careers, and we deserve a GOOD CONTRACT NOW! Tell us what you love about your union and your job - Post your own #PostalSlam on social media and tag us #APWUnited! Here's Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun, Clerk Craft Director Clint Burelson, Support Service Craft Director Stephen Brooks, MVS Craft Director Michael O. Foster and National Contract Campaign Coordinator Vi Ward to kick-us off! Let’s show management - WE ARE THE UNION!
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Contract Negotiations Opening
American Postal Workers Union members from coast-to-coast say why they are FIRED UP AND READY TO GO for contract negotiations!