APWU – Clerk Division Settles Three Major Postal Support Employee Disputes
The Clerk Division recently resolved three issues regarding Postal Support Employees (PSEs) that prompted us to file Step 4 disputes.
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APWU – 2026 Pay Period Calendar and Leave Chart Available
The 2026 APWU Pay Period Calendar and Leave Chart are now available on the APWU website
APWU – We Make the Holidays Happen During Peak Season – Share Your Story
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 APWU-USPS Collective Bargaining Agreement Has Been Published, Copies Available
The official and final version of the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement has been completed and is published.
Understanding Tariff Changes: Impact on Mail Volume
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
APWU – Postal Service Announces Intent to Cease Off-Site Training Per Diem in Maintenance Craft
During the 2024 contract negotiations, the APWU submitted a proposal to make per diem rights permanent for APWU-represented employees
APWU – Step 4 Settled on PSE Separation Issue
On November 17, 2025, APWU Clerk Division Director Lamont Brooks reached an agreement with the Postal Service regarding past separations of Postal Support Employees (PSEs) for alleged “lack of work”.
APWU – Implementation of Pay Provisions for the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement
As of the writing of this article, many of the new contract terms have been implemented or are scheduled to be implemented
APWU – National RI-399 Award on Interpretation of the 2018 Update MOU Released
On November 3, 2025, National RI-399 Arbitrator Margaret Brogan, released her award on the interpretation of paragraph 10 of the 2018 Update MOU to the RI-399 process.
Statement of APWU President Jonathan Smith on the Death of Postal Worker Nick Acke
The APWU is troubled at reports that Acker was left undiscovered for hours before authorities were notified, and that management’s first public statement was to emphasize that the facility was up and running.