(June 3, 2020) Postal workers and the fight to save the Postal Service hit the airwaves in two important new radio spots. A new radio ad, which focuses on the threat the USPS, was launched today by the American Postal Workers Union. The nationwide ad buy will include key states, whose senators will cast crucial…
By Joe Davidson – May 28, 2015 The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is proud of its pledge to deliver mail through all kinds of tough stuff. But it looks like one of its hardest jobs is getting through contract talks. Negotiations with one of its largest labor organizations, the American Postal Workers Union (APWU), stalled…
By Emily Heil – May 14, 2015 Hey, isnât that⊠actor Danny Glover, leading a group of sign-toting protesters in front of the post office building at 14th and L Streets downtown? The âLethal Weaponâ star, looking rally-chic in a pair of cargo pants, a union-logo T-shirt, and a sport coat, joined members of the…
[maxgallery id=”34243″]Web News Article #:Â 057-2015 03/20/2015 – If you want to wear your solidarity on your sleeve, APWU Forever T-shirts are available for purchase for $12 each, plus shipping and handling. The shirt features the âOur Postal Service: Yesterday, Today, Foreverâ logo on the back and a small APWU insignia on the front. It…
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Web News Article #: 033-2015 02/18/2015 – Over a hundred labor union members, leaders and activists participated in a spirited rally on the eve of APWU contract negotiations at the AFL-CIO headquarters on Feb. 18. Lively chants of âWe want a contract!â and âWhat kind of power? Union power!â rose up between passionate calls for…
By Eric Katz – February 17, 2015 Labor unions and other stakeholder groups have long fought to preserve the U.S. Postal Service. While their efforts have failed to prevent reduced hours, network consolidations and workforce cuts, they remain determined to rally against modernization initiatives they say would permanently debilitate the institution. Now, in addition to…
In a First, Union to Put Issues Such as Postal Banking, Expanded Hours and Additional Customer Services on the Bargaining Table, Along with Wages and Benefits Actor-Activist Danny Glover and APWU Pres. Mark Dimondstein to speak at Kickoff News Conference For Immediate Release – 02/17/2015 WASHINGTON â Contract talks between the American Postal Workers Union…
