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Statement of APWU President Mark Dimondstein on Postmaster General DeJoy's Announced Departure
APWU President Mark Dimondstein provides a statement on the announced departure of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
'One-Time Retirement Incentive' MOU Updates
Email, Hotline and Q+As are available for the one-time retirement incentive
The APWU has opened a hotline and email for 'one-time retirement incentive' Jan. 13 2025 MOU. These resources are not to advise you on your personal financial circumstances or retirement. This is for general questions about the MOU. Call (888) 668-7132 or email VER2025@apwu.org
Q&As about 2025 Voluntary Early Retirement have been released. Click here for the list of questions and answers for members.
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If you and your loved ones have been affected by natural disasters like hurricanes or wildfires, know that you're not alone. Resources are available to APWU members, including the Postal Employees Relief Fund (PERF), the APWU Hardship Relief Fund, and others.
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Statement of APWU President Mark Dimondstein on Postmaster General DeJoy's Announced Departure
February 18, 2025
The Danger of Trump’s Plan for a Private USPS
February 13, 2025
United to Defend Our Rights Against Financial Abuse
February 13, 2025
APWU, Unions Rally with AFGE to ‘Save Our Civil Service’
February 12, 2025
Social Security Fairness Act Signed Into Law!
On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) into law, righting a decades-long wrong that negatively impacted millions of postal workers and federal retirees.
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President Dimondstein's Contract Negotiations Address
Negotiations aren't over yet - the APWU and USPS have agreed to "Stop the Clock" on the expiration of our current contract (set to expire at midnight on September 20). The APWU will continue to keep the members updated as we continue to bargain for a new union contract, including regular messages on the negotiation “hotline” at (202) 642-9049, our website (apwu.org), and on our social media channels.
APWU members can now enjoy their union news on the move, as the union launches our new podcast "Communicating with You, The Member - A podcast with APWU President Mark Dimondstein". Hosted by union president, Mark Dimondstein, the podcast is one of the growing number of ways for members to keep abreast of the latest developments: a fact that reflects the many ways that members receive news in today’s media environment.
You can download the podcast on all streaming services, including YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts regularly. New episodes will be available monthly.
Upcoming National Events
APWU POWER’s Women’s History Month Program (Virtual by Zoom)
March 8, 2025
Virtual Via Zoom
2025 APWU National Presidents Conference
March 15, 2025 to March 18, 2025
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
Secretary-Treasurer's Training (Spring 2025)
April 8, 2025 to April 10, 2025
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 SE Second Ave
Miami, FL 33131
2025 Human Relations Educational Assembly
June 12, 2025 to June 16, 2025
Houston, TX
Statement from APWU General Officers on the Conflict in Israel and Palestine
Nov. 8, 2023. The American Postal Workers Union is shocked and saddened by the tragic and ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine. As working people, we stand with the oppressed and the innocent, thousands of whom have lost their lives in the last month.Read more here