As your Support Services Division Director, I am committed to continuing to work across the bargaining table. I want to share updates on several important matters affecting our members. From national-level disputes, ongoing work involving Albuquerque Mail Service (AMS), B&B Trucking, and the new Information Technology/Accounting Services (IT/AS) contract to negotiating a Telework MOU that we can be proud of, our mission remains the same: to fight for fair treatment, stronger protections, and meaningful gains for every member we represent.
I am committed to reviewing national-level disputes and will work diligently to resolve them. Our commitment has not changed. The issues raised are not abstract contractual matters; they affect the working conditions, job security, and the respect our members deserve on the job. Where management has resisted even modest improvements, we will continue pressing those concerns and do our best to ensure that Support Services members benefit from every economic and contractual advance secured through the national agreement
Our efforts with AMS are also moving in a positive direction. As we work toward a first contract, we remain focused on building a strong foundation that protects workers and establishes clear rights on the job. First contracts set the standard for how workers will be treated, disputes will be resolved, and how dignity and fairness will be enforced in the workplace. We are encouraged by the progress made so far and will continue working to secure an agreement our members can stand behind with confidence.
At B&B Trucking, our members’ voices were heard. After a 2025 Tentative Agreement (TA) was rejected, it was clear that members expected more, and rightly so. Returning to the table was a demonstration of union democracy in action. When members speak, we listen and continue to apply pressure to B&B Trucking executives to return to the negotiating table to achieve a fair and reasonable contract
We recently reached an important milestone in IT/AS. The members of IT/AS have officially ratified their new collective bargaining agreement by 97% of voters. Thank you to members for their participation throughout the bargaining process and for exercising their right to vote on the agreement. The agreement represents the result of sustained effort, careful preparation, and the determination to secure economic improvements for members. In addition, discussions over telework and related memoranda have reflected just how important flexibility, stability, and member input remain across IT and ASC operations. As always, a TA is an important step, but the membership’s review and voice remain central to the process. The new union contract will be posted soon in the APWU Contract Database.
As we look ahead, the APWU’s 28th Biennial National Convention will be an important moment for our union and for the future of the Support Services Craft. Scheduled for Aug. 17 through Aug. 20, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the national convention is the highest decision-making body of our union and the place where delegates come together to debate priorities, vote on resolutions, and help chart the APWU’s course for the years ahead. It is also an opportunity for members to strengthen relationships across crafts, share ideas, and reaffirm the values that keep our union strong.
For Support Services members, the convention is a chance to ensure our voices are heard on the issues that matter most to our craft. With approximately 2,000 delegates expected to participate, the convention will provide a powerful forum to discuss resolutions, prepare for the challenges ahead, and build the necessary unity to protect our members on every front. I look forward to standing with all of you as we honor our past, fight for our future, and continue building a stronger union together.
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