The American Postal Workers Union
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The American Postal Workers Union represents over 220,000 postal workers in the Clerk, Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Service & Support Service crafts at the USPS.
“Growing our union starts with relationships.” Organizing Director Anna Bostwick provides answers to some of the most common organizing obstacles members may face when recruiting a nonmember. apwu.org/news/organiz...
Organizing Starts with a Conversation | American Postal Workers Union
What’s the most effective way to grow our union? We have contractually negotiated union bulletin boards. We have flyers. We connect with our coworkers through emails, texts, and social media. While…
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“The Human Relations Department connects our members with what they need.” Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman provides an overview of services offered by the Human Relations Department. apwu.org/news/collabo...
“APWU leadership encourages locals, states, and retiree chapters to meet with their members of Congress in August!” Leg-Pol Director Judy Beard shares the latest issues affecting postal workers and encourages members to set up meetings with their members of Congress. apwu.org/news/meeting...
79 cities and 35 states across America rallied to protect our Postal Service on July 28!
Last month, APWU Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth "Liz" Powell was presented the Dr. Annie B. Martin Leadership Award at the NAACP Annual Labor Luncheon in Chicago. Powell serves as an APWU representative on the National Labor Committee with several other international union representatives. Congrats!
Eastern Regional Coordinator Vince Tarducci shares a brief history of the Eastern Region Coordinator position and his early involvement in our union.
History of the Eastern Region and the National Convention | American Postal Workers Union
Hello, and for those who don’t know me, my name is Vince Tarducci. For my first article for the APWU magazine, I thought I would share some background information about myself. I started my postal…
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Support Services Director Kimberly Maurer shares an update on the latest in Support Services Craft, including organizing efforts with AMS and the ratification of the IT/AS collective bargaining agreement.
Progress at the Table, Strength in Solidarity | American Postal Workers Union
As your Support Services Division Director, I am committed to continuing to work across the bargaining table. I want to share updates on several important matters affecting our members. From…
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MVS Director Michael Foster discusses procedural changes to CDL drug and alcohol testing negotiated with and proposed by USPS management.
MVS Challenges USPS Changes to CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing | American Postal Workers Union
Since 1995, the Motor Vehicle Service (MVS) Craft has challenged and bargained with the employer over the drug and alcohol testing processes and procedures pertaining to any MVS employee who is…
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Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun discusses the negotiated pecking order for filing maintenance vacancies via Article 38.8 and the obstacles placed by management in fulfilling those vacancies.
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“As mail volume continues to decline, the Clerk Division has strived to find new and diverse types of work opportunities to maintain and expand the craft.” Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks urges locals to stay diligent in monitoring new and vacant positions related to the Clerk Craft.
What Happened With That Job?
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Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell explains the requirements of APWU local and state affiliates under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA).
Trustee Audits and Retaining Financial and Election Records
The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) requires labor organizations to meet basic standards and fiscal responsibility. These requirements pertain to financial reports and elections....
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“Union work is family work, it is not about titles, money or ego.” - Vice President Debby Szeredy encourages members to support each other, work together to strengthen our union, and combat toxic workplaces.
Keep Going to Find Your Place in Your Union!
“The Struggle Continues” is a famous quote often cited by legendary former APWU National President Moe Biller. He was not talking about struggling within our own union. The struggle was all of us...
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“During election season, [postal workers] take additional, extraordinary measures to ensure ballots move quickly and securely...every ballot represents a citizen’s voice.” APWU President Smith highlights the role of postal workers during election season and urges members to get involved.
Vote-by-Mail is Fundamental to Democracy
I would like to tell a story about my grandfather because it is a story that shaped how I look at voting and what democracy means in our country. My grandfather grew up in Macon, Georgia, during a time...
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The July/Aug 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker, we highlight the importance of Vote-by-Mail and the role postal workers play in ensuring ballots arrive timely for elections.
Protect Our Public Post Office! See photos from all the action on Tuesday in our photo album! flic.kr/s/aHBqjD1mEW
2026-07-28 Protect Our Post Office National Day of Action
On July 28, 2026, APWU locals and allies across the country participated in a national day of action to Protect Our Public Post Office!
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On Tues., we took action to remind the public and Congress that the USPS is a public service, not a business, and it belongs to the people and needs to be protected. We stood against corporate attacks on postal services, promoted sensible solutions to financial challenges, & defended Vote-by-Mail.
"One of the biggest problems is that we've got people leading the Postal Service that don't have the postal interest at heart," said Jonathan Smith, president of the American Postal Workers Union. turnto10.com/news/local/r...
Rhode Island postal workers demonstrate against proposed USPS leadership changes
U.S. Postal Service workers in Rhode Island gathered Tuesday to voice concerns over proposed leadership changes at the USPS.
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A strong Postal Service means: 📬 Reliable & affordable mail service, 🔒 Secure delivery of election mail & prescription meds, 💸 Support for small businesses, and 💪 Good union jobs. @apwu.bsky.social members are rallying to save our mail and serve the people of Texas, not corporate profits!
APWU came together to say “Protect Our Public Postal Service” in Northern Virginia!
Cleveland Area Local steps up during rush hour to hand out flyers and share the news about threats to our public Postal Service and how to fight back.
Today's action in St. Louis, Missouri is part of something bigger. Across the country, Americans are standing together to defend the Postal Service and the public good it represents.
APWU Pres. Jonathan Smith went to the Providence, RI area for the Protect Our Post Office rally. As the Postal Service faces attacks on vote by mail and financial problems, communities around the country showed up ready to fight back.
Postal workers in Minnesota stand up and raise their voices to protect and expand Vote-by-Mail! Watch 🎥
APWU locals across Chicago were loud and clear for our National Day of Action: Protect Our Public Post Office - the U.S. Mail is Not for Sale, & Hands off our Public Postal Service!
Another great turnout in Broward County, FL! Every person who shows up, signs a postcard, or speaks out helps build momentum to protect the Postal Service we all rely on.
The Postal Service belongs to the people. Today, the people in Charlottesville, VA came together to say loud and clear: Protect Our Public Postal Service!
No matter how rural your address, USPS delivers. That’s why Melinda Nielsen of APWU Local 132 went to her local post office to share flyers and information about protecting our public Postal Service!
Des Moines, IA Local and the Auxiliary chapter served cake and lemonade to customers at the Main Office Station to celebrate the USPS birthday and handed out cards to encourage everyone to call Congress to protect the public Postal Service!
Postal service workers sound the alarm a out attacks to our public Postal Service turnto10.com/news/local/p...
Postal service workers sound the alarm at USPS changes
Local postal service workers are sounding the alarm on decisions being made in Washington D.C. they say they could NEGATIVELY impact mail service all across sou
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Today, APWU members in Denver stood together during our National Day of Action to protect our public Postal Service. We're fighting for a strong, universal USPS that serves every community, no matter how rural.
