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
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”.
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.
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.
Jonathan Smith on Tuesday took the reins of the American Postal Workers Union from Mark Dimonstein, who led the trade union for 12 years and is credited with improving working conditions, benefits and job protections for members in the U.S. Postal Service
On Nov. 3, the APWU and USPS agreed to the annual Peak Season Exception Period Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which includes the hiring of Postal Service annuitants as Holiday Clerk Assistants