Is Your Union Constitution in Conflict?
Your local union constitution contains the fundamental principles by which the local is governed.
Federal law requires local unions to adopt a constitution that has been approved by the members. Section 201(a) of the Labor Management Reporting and...
What are the Requirements to Remain as a Chartered Local?
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell
Under the provisions of Article 16.4 of the APWU Constitution, the Secretary-Treasurer’s Department must notify...
Local Union Elections
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell
It starts with the process for nominations. One of the ways to alleviate and hopefully prevent complaints,...
Convention Reminder
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)
The 24th Biennial APWU National Convention will take place Monday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the David L. Lawrence ...
Updated APWU Constitution Posted
The updated APWU Constitution & Bylaws has been posted. The new constitution includes changes adopted by delegates to the union’s 23rd National Convention in August 2016.