✈️ IAM UNION ON THE HILL: Pratt & Whitney strike ends — F-35 engine boost — Job Corps program threat
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Big News!! APWU, USPS Reach Tentative Agreement on New Union Contract!
June 6, 2025The American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service have reached a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), announced APWU President and Lead Negotiator Mark Dimondstein. The proposed union contract is three years in duration: September 21, 2024, through September 20, 2027.
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The American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service have reached a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), announced APWU President and Lead Negotiator Mark Dimondstein. The proposed union contract is three years in duration: September 21, 2024, through September 20, 2027.
The Tentative Agreement was finalized on June 2, 2025. In accordance with the APWU Constitution, it was presented by the National Negotiating Committee to the Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee on June 4. The Rank and File committee unanimously approved the Tentative Agreement for a ratification vote of the members. The Tentative Agreement has the unanimous approval of the National Negotiating Committee and the full support of the National Executive Board.
“This is great news for postal workers! Negotiations are never easy and have been hard fought. We have secured an agreement that continues to protect the rights and interests of our members in uncertain times,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “We have been negotiating when governement workers and our unions are under severe assault and with the specter of postal privatization looming. Yet even in this environment, the Tentative National Agreement contains annual wage increases, six full cost-of-living adjustments for career employees, no-layoff protections including for tens of thousands of members with less than six years’ service, 50-mile limits on excessing, elimination of some entry level steps, restoration of one more top step in pay grades 4-7 on the lower tier pay scale, increase in uniform allowances, and much more. All these gains were accomplished with no givebacks or concessions. A “Yes Vote” will secure the provisions and advances of the Tentative Agreement.” (See summary below)
Along with President Dimondstein, the National Negotiating Committee consists of Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash, who served as chief spokesperson for the union, Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy, Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell, Clerk Division Director Lamont Brooks, Maintenance Division Director Idowu Balogun, Motor Vehicle Service Director Michael Foster, and Support Services Director Arrion Brown.
“On behalf of our members, I appreciate the hard work and diligence of the Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee,” said Dimondstein. “We also recognize and appreciate all the officers and our staff for their important contributions made during these negotiations. Congratulations to every member for staying union strong and engaging in our “Union Proud, Say It Loud!” campaign for a good contract.”
“I am excited that the membership will have the opportunity to vote yes on this tentative agreement, which not only will deliver guaranteed paid increases, but offers the needed protections and improvements for our members in all the APWU crafts as attacks on working people and unions are coming faster than ever,” said Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash.
The APWU is now preparing a mailing to every member’s home to include a ballot and voting instructions and information on the Tentative Agreement. It is expected that the American Arbitration Association will begin mailing ballots by June 16, 2025, with a return deadline of Thursday July 10, 2025. More details on the ratification process will be forthcoming.
The APWU encourages every member to vote and be heard for our union contract determines the wages, benefits and working conditions.
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Important Update for UAW Stellantis Members from Director Kevin Gotinsky
UAW Stellantis Members, After the previous Stellantis leadership pursued a misguided race-to-the-bottom strategy—leading to plummeting sales and thousands of layoffs—the company is now working to regain its footing. The board has appointed Antonio Filosa, former head of North American operations, as the new CEO. UAW leadership will continue to meet with Filosa to push for […]
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Arizona Passes Teamsters-Backed Rail Safety Legislation
(PHOENIX) – Following a months-long, collaborative, and intense lobbying effort, Teamsters Local 104 and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) are celebrating the passage of SB 1074 into law. The legislation, which was passed by a bipartisan coalition, represents a critical step forward for protecting rail workers and passengers. SB 1074 expands […]
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IAM District 5 Volunteers Unite to Fight Hunger at Great Plains Food Bank
IAM District 5, along with 12 members from Locals 2525, W33, and W384 recently organized and performed their second IAM H.E.L.P.S event for 2025 at the Great Plains Food Bank (GPFB) in Fargo, N.D. The local food bank is a vital organization committed to fighting hunger by collecting, warehousing, and distributing surplus food to those
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Richard Dees Appointed Educational Representative at Winpisinger Center
International President Brian Bryant has appointed Richard Dees from District 725 as an Educational Representative at the IAM’s William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD, effective June 1, 2025. “I’m confident in assigning Richard to the Winpisinger Center,” said Bryant. “He brings extensive knowledge and experience to this new role, and will
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Osceola School District Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Remain Teamsters
(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) – Workers with the Osceola School District resoundingly elected to keep their membership with Teamsters Local 385. Nearly 1,400 custodial, food service, transportation, and maintenance workers will continue to receive Teamsters protection. “Without these important workers, the Osceola School District could not function,” said Walt Howard, President of Local 385. “These Teamsters understand […]
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UAW President Shawn Fain Rallies with Detroit Members Behind Rev. Kinloch for Detroit Mayor
UAW members from Detroit will rally with President Shawn Fain and Rev. Solomon Kinloch—the union’s endorsed candidate for mayor and a former UAW Local 235 member—on Saturday, June 7.
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Teamsters-Supported Autonomous Vehicle Bill Passes California State Assembly
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – The Teamsters-backed Assembly Bill 33 (AB33) passed the California Legislature’s lower chamber, and the union is calling on the state Senate to take up the bill. AB33, authored by Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, is a bipartisan initiative to require a trained human operator in any autonomous vehicle (AV) used to deliver commercial […]
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