Tag: APWU

The Union Member’s Bill of Rights, Title I of the LMRDA, guarantees some democratic rights to all union members

Jonathan Smith said that he is opposed to the ongoing postal modernization plan called Delivering for America, but believes the Postal Service should expand the services that it provides to the public.

Recent changes to the Postal Service’s Domestic Mail Manual (DMM), which sets out mailing policies and standards, have caused concern regarding postmarking practices.

After a meeting with APWU President Jonathan Smith, the Postal Service has decided to delay the discontinuance of the NCED Per Diem Pilot until March 1, 2026, for the purpose of facilitating further discussion regarding this matter. 

If you’re a postal worker, you can receive a personal message of thanks from a member of the public by simply texting PEAK to 91990 on your cellphone.

The parties recently met at Step 4 of the grievance arbitration procedure to discuss the grievance, initiated by Step 4 by the APWU

The Clerk Division recently resolved three issues regarding Postal Support Employees (PSEs) that prompted us to file Step 4 disputes.

The 2026 APWU Pay Period Calendar and Leave Chart are now available on the APWU website

The holiday season is here. For the public, it’s a time of anticipation. For us, it’s a test of endurance.

The official and final version of the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement has been completed and is published.

International mail volume into the United States collapsed by 80% on Aug. 29 when the Trump administration imposed tariffs on low-cost imports previously exempt under the “de minimis” rule

During the 2024 contract negotiations, the APWU submitted a proposal to make per diem rights permanent for APWU-represented employees