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APWU Interviews Small Business Owner and Postal Customer, Reshonda Young

In July, small business owner and community advocate Reshonda Young flew with Iowa APWU President Kim Karol to Manhattan to speak for rural communities at the rally against Wells Fargo privatizers and Wall Street banksters. The APWU spoke with her afterwards to discuss the importance of a public Postal Service for our communities and postal […] The post APWU Interviews Small Business Owner and Postal Customer, Reshonda Young appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

The APWU Raises Alarms Over Postal Board Nominees

The assaults on the Postal Service’s public, independent operations continue, albeit in a more nefarious manner. The independent Postal Board of Governors (BOG) is responsible for making major decisions about the Postal Service’s operations and expenditures. They have the power to shape policies, fight mail slowdowns and Post Office closures, and defend and expand postal […] The post The APWU Raises Alarms Over Postal Board Nominees appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

IAM District 142 Raises Charity Dollars for GDA | TLC

IAM District 142 conducted its 2nd annual charity fundraising golf tournament, which was recently held at Papago Golf Course in Phoenix, specifically benefiting the IAM’s favorite charity, Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines. Watch the video report here. District 142 hosts this popular event, which is a very competitive fundraiser among other Districts. The post IAM District 142 Raises Charity Dollars for GDA | TLC appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

2026 IAM Scholarship Competition Open

The 2026 IAM Scholarship Competition opens on October 1, 2025 and will be accepting applications until Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Entries are accepted online. The competition is open to members of the IAM with two years continuous service and their children that are current high school seniors throughout the United States The post 2026 IAM Scholarship Competition Open appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

After Two Weeks Holding the Line, UAW Members at GE Aerospace Secure Strong Tentative Agreement Addressing All Core Issues

After an intense, two-week strike, UAW Local 647 members at GE Aerospace have secured a strong tentative agreement with the company. The post After Two Weeks Holding the Line, UAW Members at GE Aerospace Secure Strong Tentative Agreement Addressing All Core Issues appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

The Struggles That Unite Us

(This article appeared in the September/October 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) On a cloudy August day outside Washington, DC’s National Airport, flight attendants from regional airline, PSA, walked their picket line. The workers lost two of their union siblings when the company’s flight AA 5342 was struck by a military helicopter on […] The post The Struggles That Unite Us appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

Vote in the 2025 Election of National Union Officers

Ballots for the 2025 Election of APWU National Officers will be mailed to members’ homes, along with the election magazine, Wednesday, Sept. 10-15. All members in good standing as of June 13, 2025, will receive a ballot. To be counted, ballots must be returned to and received in the designated post office box in Washington, […] The post Vote in the 2025 Election of National Union Officers appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

IAM District 837 Members Reject Boeing’s Modified Offer, Strike Continues

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 12, 2025 — Members of IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District 837 have voted to reject Boeing’s modified five-year contract offer, choosing to remain on strike at Boeing’s defense facilities in St. Louis. Boeing’s modified offer did not include a sufficient signing bonus relative to what other Boeing The post IAM District 837 Members Reject Boeing’s Modified Offer, Strike Continues appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Members at Greyhound Ratify Strongest Contract Yet

IAM members at Greyhound have overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement that secures strong wage increases, improved benefits, and new career advancement opportunities. The agreement, which covers Greyhound workers nationwide, delivers across-the-board general wage increases of 3.75% in the first year, 3.5% in the second year, and 3.25% in the third year. Health The post IAM Members at Greyhound Ratify Strongest Contract Yet appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Air Transport: We Will Never Forget

Dear IAM Family, Today, we gather with heavy hearts to honor and remember those precious lives we tragically lost in 2001. The horrific events of that day left an indelible mark on the fabric of our nation and, most profoundly, on each of us within our cherished union family. Many Americans endured the profound sorrow The post IAM Air Transport: We Will Never Forget appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

TCU/IAM Calls on Gov. Hochul to Press LIRR to Bargain to Avoid Shutdown 

The Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM), part of the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) Bargaining Coalition, is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to demand that the MTA and LIRR engage in meaningful contract negotiations with the bargaining coalition ahead of the Sep. 18 deadline, which could trigger a service shutdown. Read the letter from the Long Island Rail The post TCU/IAM Calls on Gov. Hochul to Press LIRR to Bargain to Avoid Shutdown  appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union Advocates For Health Coverage of Veterans’ Service Dogs

IAM Veterans Services Coordinator Rich Evans and Assistant Coordinator Bryan Stymacks are helping Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines recipient Brennon Groves get congressional support for his petition: Establish a Dedicated Veterans Administration Department for Service Dog VHIB Application. As it stands now, veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder service dogs are unable The post IAM Union Advocates For Health Coverage of Veterans’ Service Dogs appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Minnesota IAM Union Members Connect with Public at State Fair

For more than 50 years, IAM Air Transport Local 1833 has proudly represented the IAM Union at the Minnesota AFL-CIO House of Labor Pavilion during the Minnesota State Fair. The pavilion serves as a hub where fairgoers can learn about the benefits of union membership, meet union members from various trades, and experience the strength The post Minnesota IAM Union Members Connect with Public at State Fair appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

The New, National Retirement Security Task Force

(This article appeared in the September/October 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The National Retirement Security Task Force is the evolution of the National Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset (WEP/GPO) Repeal Task Force! To reflect its expanded mission more accurately, the National WEP/GPO Repeal Task Force has become the National Retirement […] The post The New, National Retirement Security Task Force appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

We Aren’t Going Anywhere: Standing Strong for VA Worker Rights

President Trump’s executive orders have eviscerated collective bargaining rights for federal employees, particularly at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). NFFE-IAM National President Randy Erwin details the union’s efforts to challenge these orders, including a lawsuit and legislative action, emphasizing the negative impact on veterans’ care and employee morale.  A letter from several unions to The post We Aren’t Going Anywhere: Standing Strong for VA Worker Rights appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Midwest Territory Staff Conference Reinvigorates, Prepares, and Strengthens Union Reps for Changing Labor Landscape

IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli welcomed Midwest Territory staff to the Local 701 Union and Training Facility in Aurora, Ill. for the territory’s staff conference. “As a union we stand for more than just the work we do,” said Cicinelli. “We stand for solidarity, mutual respect, and fairness for all our members. The post Midwest Territory Staff Conference Reinvigorates, Prepares, and Strengthens Union Reps for Changing Labor Landscape appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Honored to Serve: Thank You for Your Trust

(This article appeared in the September/October 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) As I embark on my third term as your APWU Health Plan Director, I will continue my commitment to serving you, the membership. My vision for the next three years is to continue to provide my union family with the health […] The post Honored to Serve: Thank You for Your Trust appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

KMWU and UAW Joint Statement: We Stand United Against All Attacks Restricting the Rights of Workers

The Korean Metal Workers’ Union (KMWU) and the United Auto Workers (UAW) strongly condemn the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) mass arrest and detention of 475 workers at the Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solutions construction site in Georgia. The post KMWU and UAW Joint Statement: We Stand United Against All Attacks Restricting the Rights of Workers appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→