APWU: Management’s Responsibility to Provide Safe Working Conditions

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

Grievance filed less than 90 days before Allen Park postal worker’s death warned machine was unsafe

“Why was the machine not stopped? Why was someone not looking for him? He did not sign out. Why was his card signed out?” Dingell said. “There are very serious issues that people need to be held accountable for. We need to get the facts,” Dingell said.

APWU: On April 28, Stand Up for Safe Jobs!

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.

Man Arrested For Threatening To Kill USPS Employees And Burn Down U.S. Post Offices

Underscoring his commitment to carry out his threats, ALFANO said several times, “I don’t make threats, I make promises.”  He also expressly swore to carry out his threats and said, “I really don’t care if I go to jail or not.”

DOL Obtains Landmark Federal Court Injunction Protecting Employees Who Report Workplace Injuries From Retaliation

SEATTLE – July 16, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgement from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Tacoma that includes a landmark injunction that permanently prevents the U.S. Postal Service from retaliating against employees at up to 59 locations in the State of Washington. Issued … Read more

USPS reminds employees of zero-tolerance policy

March 29, 2024 The Postal Service is reminding employees that it has a zero-tolerance policy regarding workplace threats and violence. The organization is committed to cultivating a positive and safe work environment that’s free of threats, intimidation, bullying and violence for all employees. To help fulfill this commitment, a threat assessment team is available to … Read more

USPS: Spot a hazard? Use PS Form 1767 to report it

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