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Stand Up For Safe Jobs This Workers' Memorial Day
On April 28, we observe Workers’ Memorial Day to remember workers who were killed or injured on the job and to fight for strong safety and health protections in every workplace. Safety is our right - Stand with us. We encourage all postal workers to honor Workers' Memorial Day by filling out a PS Form 1767 - Report of Hazard, Unsafe Condition or Practice.
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Let's Get to The Truth: Myths and Facts about Postal Privatization
April 22, 2025
Recommit to Community This Earth Day
April 22, 2025
Workers' Memorial Day: Keep Fighting for Workplace Safety
April 21, 2025
CLUW Speaks Up to Say 'The U.S. Mail Is Not For Sale!'
April 17, 2025
APWU Members and Our Communities Said: The US Mail Is Not for Sale!
On March 20, 2025, thousands of postal workers and community members took to the streets to say "Hands Off" our public Postal Service. At over 250 events across the country, we made our message loud and clear! Selling off the public Postal Service would be bad for service and bad for our communities.
Leaked Wells Fargo document Reveals big banks are advocating for privatization of the U.S. Postal Service
In a document circulated within the banking industry, Wells Fargo equity analysts argue that postal privatization could be a huge money-maker for investors. They advise the administration to sell off the most profitable parts of the service – primarily packages and parcels, while putting taxpayers on the hook for the rest.
Statement by APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the Resignation of Postmaster General Louis Dejoy
APWU President Mark Dimondstein releases a statement about the resignation of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
Read the full statement from President Dimondstein by clicking here.
APWU Pres. Mark Dimondstein on the Threats to USPS
APWU President Mark Dimondstein went live on MSNBC to speak out against the illegal attack on the USPS that is in the works. President Dimondstein laid bare the dangers of this scheme and made clear what’s at stake for every postal worker and every American who relies on an independent USPS.
Statement of APWU President Mark Dimondstein on Attacks to the Public Postal Service
The Washington Post has reported that the Trump Administration will soon issue an Executive Order firing the Postal Board of Governors, and placing the United States Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department. If this reporting is true, it would be an outrageous, unlawful attack on a storied national treasure, enshrined in the Constitution and created by Congress to serve every American home and business equally.
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Upcoming National Events
2025 Human Relations Assembly
June 12, 2025 to June 15, 2025
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The National Presidents Conference (June 2025)
June 20, 2025 to June 23, 2025
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APWU POWER 22nd Biennial National Convention
August 5, 2025 to August 10, 2025
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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New York, NY
APWU 2025 All-Craft Conference
October 6, 2025 to October 8, 2025
Las Vegas, NV
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Affected by natural disaster?
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.
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.
President Dimondstein's Contract Negotiations Address
(December 4, 2024): APWU President Mark Dimondstein updates members on the status of contract negotiations with USPS management, including new factors such as the NALC tentative agreement.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.
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