08/29/2018 – As our struggle for a good contract continues, let’s show management our union strength by rocking APWU gear. Wear APWU T-shirts, Hats, Buttons, Wristbands, etc. every Thursday to show management that we are #APWUnited! Click here to download a Gear Day flyer and spread the word. We’re Fighting for Economic Justice! We are…
If you have ever gone to an APWU convention, you know that one of the highlights was always a great march by the delegates. I have been attending APWU conventions since 1982 and have marched with workers in Las Vegas, San Francisco, Chicago, etc., etc., etc. These marches taking to the streets have become an…
Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU: Excerpt: In addition to her postal career, Charlotte has had a full and responsible Union career as a long time Executive Board officer dating back through the 197Os. During that tenure she served as trustee, recording secretary, shop steward Chief Grievance Officer,…
Join the National Negotiations Committee (NNC) on a Tele-Town Hall on April 23 at either 11 a.m. or 9 p.m. EST. Topics of discussion will include the current status in preparing for Opening Day of negotiations (June 26), goals/focuses of the committee, Fighting Today for a Better Tomorrow campaign updates, and the importance of member…
By Jacklyn Chappell – December 23, 2017 DERBY, Kan. (KAKE) – Inside your local post office are packages and cards to loved ones, waiting to make it to their destinations before the holidays. But on the outside of the Derby USPS, members of the American Postal Workers Union were protesting for their services. “Our jobs…
Web News Article #: 105-2017 10/31/2017 – On Sunday, Oct. 22, the South Shore Annex Post Office – located at 3031 Veterans Road West, Staten Island, NY – was renamed and dedicated in memory of Leonard “Lenny” Montalto. Montalto, a proud father, APWU member and local union leader was tragically killed in 2012 during Hurricane…
Excerpt: “On the other hand, when our support is requested for the ‘outside’ unions and social movements, except for a couple dedicated workers and retirees, Postal rank and file are notably absent from those activities. Some in the labor movement question the lack of reciprocation. Whispers have been heard that Post Office workers are a…
Web News Article #: 59-2017 On June 13, APWU members received the 2017 Jobs With Justice Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award for the victorious Stop Staples campaign. The award honored the memberships’ successful efforts to save good union jobs and fight back against efforts to privatize retail postal services. “Thanks to the dynamic efforts of…
