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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.

Payday Lenders Trapping Senior Citizens

September 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Although the payday lending industry slowed in California in 2016, it increased dramatically among senior citizens. For the first time, seniors took out...

Members in Action

September 1, 2017
From L-R: President Joe Cogan, Vice-President Bill Martin, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Legislative & Political Director Daniel Cortez and Director of Associate Offices Verna Mathews. (This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the...

Assault on Jobs

September 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Eastern Regional Coordinator Mike Gallagher  Baltimore Francis “Stu” Filbey Area Local Clerk Director Gloria Drake at the local’s protest against USPS...

Unions Improve the Lives of All Working People

August 31, 2017
Postal workers know first-hand that union jobs are good jobs. Unions help workers join together and bargain with their employer for better wages, benefits and working conditions. However, unions also stand up for the rights of workers who are not...

Solidarity and Support to Victims of Hurricane Harvey

August 29, 2017
Our thoughts and hearts go out to everyone who has been affected by Hurricane Harvey, especially our fellow APWU members. In solidarity, all APWU members are encouraged to continue to donate to the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF). PERF provides...

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