Understanding Tariff Changes: Impact on Mail Volume

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 ...
APWU - Postal Service Announces Intent to Cease Off-Site Training Per Diem in Maintenance Craft

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

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 ...
APWU - Implementation of Pay Provisions for the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement

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 ...
APWU - National RI-399 Award on Interpretation of the 2018 Update MOU Released

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 ...
Statement of APWU President Jonathan Smith on the Death of Postal Worker Nick Acke

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 ...
Jonathan Smith Takes Office as APWU National President, Promises Bold Leadership

Jonathan Smith Takes Office as APWU National President, Promises Bold Leadership

Jonathan Smith officially assumed the role of national president of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) on Wednesday, delivering a ...
American Postal Workers Union completes leadership transition

American Postal Workers Union completes leadership transition

Jonathan Smith on Tuesday took the reins of the American Postal Workers Union from Mark Dimonstein, who led the trade ...
Mark Dimondstein Retires as APWU President

Mark Dimondstein Retires as APWU President

Mark Dimondstein, the outgoing president of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) delivered an emotional farewell message to members on ...
APWU - Peak Season Exception Period Set for Calendar Year 2025

APWU – Peak Season Exception Period Set for Calendar Year 2025

On Nov. 3, the APWU and USPS agreed to the annual Peak Season Exception Period Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which includes ...
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