It Pays to Be Union
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On January 22, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its annual Union Membership Report. These figures are not based upon unionized postal employees...
Beginning of President Biden’s Term Shows Positive First Steps for Workers
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
During his campaign, President Biden assured the labor movement he would stand with workers. In his first days in office, he followed through on...
New Year, New Beginnings!
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
As we begin anew from an unprecedented year, it has not been easy. However, we do so filled with varied emotions. Sadness for the loss of family...
President Biden Selects Boston Mayor Marty Walsh for Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On January 7, news outlets reported that Boston Mayor Marty Walsh was then President-elect Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Labor. Walsh,...
How COVID-19 is Affecting Union Elections
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
COVID-19 has impacted APWU’s local and state elections, which were scheduled to take place throughout the months of the pandemic. As a result,...