A contractor gets prison time for overbilling the USPS by about $739,000

The owner of a Georgia-based company that provided repair services to Postal Service facilities in five states was sentenced recently to a year in prison and was ordered to pay restitution for defrauding USPS.

APWU: Maintenance Part-Time Regular Conversions Announced

Below are the names and locations of the 50 employees who are scheduled to be converted on October 18, 2025.

Postal Bulletin highlights Powered Industrial Equipment Safety

Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) commonly referred to as Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) benefit us greatly in moving mail, reducing our physical burden by allowing us to lift, carry, and load more packages each day. With this increased benefit also comes a greater need for caution and safety when working with any form of PIV. The … Read more

APWU 2025 All-Craft Conference Schedule of Events Overview

2025 Schedule of Events Overview Click here to view the full conference overview. Thursday, October 2, 2025 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Onsite Conference Check-In (Secretary-Treasurer’s Training) 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Onsite Conference Check-In  (Young Members’ Conference) Friday, October 3, 2025 7:00 am – 10:00 am Onsite Conference Check-In  (Secretary-Treasurer’s Training) 8:00 am – 10:00 … Read more

APWU Maintenance Division Wins Arbitration Award Protecting Employees in ‘Pending Qualification’ Status

The decision strengthens the contractual protections of Maintenance Division workers, as it requires management to follow Article 12 procedures, including saved grade and retreat rights, rather than cancelling promotions to avoid negotiated safeguards.

USPS: Required Procedures for Waste Lamps or Bulbs

Note: Incandescent and halogen bulbs that typically do not contain mercury or toxic metals and are non-hazardous, can be disposed of in the trash or dumpster.