April 29, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees to drive safely, especially on rural roads. Recently, a rural carrier was driving along a gravel road on a clear day at a speed above the posted limit. The employee was not wearing a seat belt. As the driver entered a curve, their vehicle collided head-on … Read more
January 27, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees to follow safety protocols when they are using a ladder or a lift. Recently, a maintenance employee saw an errant strap tangled on an elevated tray line. She climbed a ladder and attempted to free the strap but lost her balance, fell and suffered a head … Read more
We are calling on postal management to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation of Acker’s death and to cooperate fully with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Detroit District Area Local, and the national APWU to ensure such a tragedy never occurs again.
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.
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
Background The Center Ossipee, East Wakefield, and Conway (all leased) post offices are in the Maine-New Hampshire-Vermont District. The Postal Service is required to maintain a safe and healthy environment for both employees and customers in accordance with its internal policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety laws. Our objective was … Read more
The Postal Service is publishing a special coronavirus pandemic-themed edition of Area Update, its print newsletter for employees. National Update: Special COVID-19 Edition includes a message from Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan, information on coronavirus resources and news about how employees are working through the public health crisis. Expected to begin arriving in homes during … Read more
From: Vance Zimmerman <vzimmerman@apwu.org> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2020 10:50 AM To: APWU National Officers Subject: Temperature Screenings at Postal Facilities The APWU is continuing to make every effort ensure the safety of APWU represented employees. Part of these efforts now include the implementation of employee temperature screening. The screening equipment will first be tested … Read more
