January 12, 2026 “It is the responsibility of management to provide safe working conditions and to develop a safe working force.” That is the first line of Article 14, Safety and Health, in our collective bargaining agreement. Unfortunately, recently, we have all been reminded how dangerous working at the U.S. Postal Service can be. In early … Read more
Statement of Vernon Davidson Jr.
Remember today for all workers everywhere in the world. “Pray for the Dead and Fight Like Hell for the Living“ – Mother Jones Yours in Solidarity, Steven H. Poole Sr. First Name: Steven Last Name: Poole Email: s.poole@apwupvd.org Union/Local: Providence Rhode Island Local 0387 APWU Office held if any: Steward Related: APWU: On April 28, … Read more
Despite OSHA and protections from our contract, the U.S. Postal Service remains one of the most dangerous places to work. In fiscal year 2023, 34,472 employees were injured or had occupational diseases, with five employees killed on the job.
A Trip You Don’t Want to Take: Pay Attention to Your Surroundings Slips, trips, and falls cause nearly 700 fatalities per year and many more injurious accidents in the workplace, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. There are three physical factors involved in slips, trips, and falls: friction, momentum, and gravity, and each one … Read more
November 1, 2023 The Postal Service is reminding employees to report and document safety hazards whenever and wherever they arise. Employees can use PS Form 1767, Report of Hazard, Unsafe Condition or Practice, to document potential hazards in the workplace and to notify their supervisor. Using this form also allows the employee’s supervisor to monitor the … Read more
This form is to be used to report hazards, unsafe conditions, work practice and, in the opinion of the APWU, hostile work environments. You can use this form to report anything that you think could jeopardize your health: Dirty conditions, pests, mold, disturbed or broken building materials (tiles, insulation, etc.) The form must be readily … Read more
February 3, 2022 On January 28, 2022, the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO reached a settlement agreement with the Postal Service on the Safety Ambassador Program. The case was scheduled to be heard in national arbitration on February 3rd and 4th. However, with the settlement, the hearings were cancelled. On October 26, 2017, the APWU … Read more