Big Win at John Deere: Georgia Local 2789 Members Ratify Strong New Contract
IAM Local 2789 members at John Deere’s Augusta, Ga., facility voted overwhelmingly on Nov. 12 to ratify a new four-year collective bargaining agreement, capping two weeks of negotiations led by IAM District 243 Business Representative Cal Nachimson. The agreement covers 300 workers, including 120 IAM members, and is widely regarded as the strongest contract the
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Thank You, Happy Holidays, and Looking to the Future
(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) First, I want to thank the members of the APWU Northeast Region for your continued support and confidence in me during the 2025 APWU Election of National Officers, which allowed me to continue representing you as your Northeast Region Coordinator. It […]
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Implementation of Pay Provisions for the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement
(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Happy Holidays to all of you! No matter if you are celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanza, I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season! Historically, this is the busiest time of year for the Postal Service. The work that all […]
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IAM Organizing Department Spotlights Retiree Reflections and Member Advice
IAM retirees have spent a lifetime fighting for dignity, fairness, and strong contracts – and they’re not done yet. During the recent IAM Retirees Conference, IAM retirees shared reflections on their time as active members and the lessons that shaped their careers. Their message to today’s members is clear: get involved, stay engaged, and keep
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Teamsters Call for Hearing on Delivery Protection Act Following Comptroller’s Report
(NEW YORK) – Teamsters and their allies rallied on the steps of city hall today to demand a city council hearing on the Delivery Protection Act. The rally followed New York City Comptroller Brad Lander’s release of a report detailing a safety crisis at last-mile facilities, which have been made worse by Amazon’s abusive Delivery […]
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Staff of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Petition NLRB for a Union Vote
This morning, Local 2110 of the UAW petitioned the National Labor Relations Board for a union election for nearly a thousand full-time and part-time professional and non-professional staff of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Spending Local Funds on Holiday Gift Cards Appropriately
The holiday season always brings inquiries from local and state officers who contemplate distributing gift cards to their members. While there is no prohibition against spending local funds on gift cardsfor the membership, there are considerations to be made by local officers when making or consideringmotions to expend union funds. The non-profit status of labor […]
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Delivering for the Public and Postal Workers
First, I want to thank all our members who voted in our recent Election of National Officers. I will work hard for you. Many members did not vote. We will just have to work harder to communicate the importance of our union. I hope and pray that all of you have a safe and special […]
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Onward Postal Workers! Forward APWU!
It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as your president for the last 12 years. For me, the presidency was never about holding a title but rather advancing our cause. It was about building a stronger APWU and labor movement, uplifting and empowering our members, fighting for justice, and building workers’ power. […]
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Oregon Town of La Pine Honors USPS 250th Anniversary with Signed Proclamation!
On Oct. 8, Jeannine Earls, Mayor of the town of La Pine, OR, signed a proclamation honoring the 250th anniversary of the public Postal Service. Greater Oregon Area Local Treasurer Linda O’Donnell, with the assistance of the APWU Auxiliary, worked together to secure the proclamation. La Pine, a small town in the foothills of the […]
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