Get Your Mammogram Screening
Schedule Your Mammogram Today Thinking about any type of cancer can be unsettling, but the best way to prevent breast cancer is to have regular mammogram screenings every 1 to 2 years starting at age 40. If you’ve never been screened or it’s been a while since your last screening, talk to your provider about […] The post Get Your Mammogram Screening appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Collaboration and Focus: Our Priorities
Brothers and sisters, let’s talk about how we get through each day to build something better for tomorrow. We all want the same basic things from our job. We want good days. We want safe days. We want stress-free days. We want to do our work, be treated with respect, and go home with enough […] The post Collaboration and Focus: Our Priorities appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Obtain a Free Copy of Your Credit Report
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires the nationwide credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to provide a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. The report includes information about where you live, your bill payment history, and whether you have been sued or have filed for […] The post Obtain a Free Copy of Your Credit Report appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Organizing Starts with a Conversation
What’s the most effective way to grow our union? We have contractually negotiated union bulletin boards. We have flyers. We connect with our coworkers through emails, texts, and social media. While all these tools help keep members informed and connected, none of them can replace a face-to-face, one-on-one conversation. Growing our union starts with relationships. […] The post Organizing Starts with a Conversation appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Meeting With Members of Congress this August
Every August, members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate spend most of the month at home in the districts or states they represent. This is because Congress is on recess and not in session, meaning they are not working in Washington, D.C. This year, members of the House of Representatives are not […] The post Meeting With Members of Congress this August appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
History of the Eastern Region and the National Convention
Hello, and for those who don’t know me, my name is Vince Tarducci. For my first article for the APWU magazine, I thought I would share some background information about myself. I started my postal career in 1980, working at the Philadelphia BMC. As a 19-year-old, I was very green to union issues, but I […] The post History of the Eastern Region and the National Convention appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Progress at the Table, Strength in Solidarity
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 […] The post Progress at the Table, Strength in Solidarity appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
MVS Challenges USPS Changes to CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing
Since 1995, the Motor Vehicle Service (MVS) Craft has challenged and bargained with the employer over the drug and alcohol testing processes and procedures pertaining to any MVS employee who is required to maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under the Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates 50% of […] The post MVS Challenges USPS Changes to CDL Drug and Alcohol Testing appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Maintenance Opportunities: Can Management Reject You for Attendance or Safety?
For many postal employees, a Maintenance Craft position represents an opportunity for better pay, hours, increased job security, and a long-term career path. That is why the process of filling Maintenance vacancies is so important. The APWU negotiated a specific order for filling Maintenance vacancies, outlined in Article 38.8 of the National Agreement and the […] The post Maintenance Opportunities: Can Management Reject You for Attendance or Safety? appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
What Happened With That Job?
Working at the Postal Service, many employees develop a pattern – report to work five days a week, 40 hours each week, and perform basically the same or similar duties every day. Employees also get used to seeing, for the most part, the same coworkers and supervisors. Periodically, employees check the available duty assignments that […] The post What Happened With That Job? appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Joint Statement from President Shawn Fain and Vice President Rich Boyer: Fatality of UAW Stellantis Member at Center Line National Parts Depot
This morning, at Stellantis’ Mopar Division, Center Line National Parts facility in Center Line, MI, our UAW family lost longtime member James Brasher. Brasher was a thirty-plus-year UAW member and laborer working on a renovation project at the PDC when the incident occurred. A member of our union went to work today expecting to complete […]Continue reading→
How We Prepare for Contract Negotiations
The APWU is approximately one year out from the start of contract negotiations for what is commonly known as the “main agreement.” In the Industrial Relations Department, it is never too early to begin preparation for contract negotiations. Many of you have heard me say that this department begins preparing for the next contract negotiations […] The post How We Prepare for Contract Negotiations appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Statement on John Deere Contract Extension Offer by UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson, Director of the Agricultural Implement Department
John Deere cannot ask workers to surrender the benefit of a signed agreement while treating the request as anything less than bargaining. John Deere is asking to change a collective bargaining agreement that both sides already negotiated and signed. When a company comes back to rewrite the deal, it is asking for something. That is […]Continue reading→
Trustee Audits and Retaining Financial and Election Records
The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) requires labor organizations to meet basic standards and fiscal responsibility. These requirements pertain to financial reports and elections. Section 206 of the LMRDA requires the retention of financial records specifically for five years. Therefore, all types of financial records, beginning with the year 2021 to the current year, […] The post Trustee Audits and Retaining Financial and Election Records appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Keep Going to Find Your Place in Your Union!
“The Struggle Continues” is a famous quote often cited by legendary former APWU National President Moe Biller. He was not talking about struggling within our own union. The struggle was all of us together, fighting to make sure our members and our communities are valued and our services to the public continue. When I’m in […] The post Keep Going to Find Your Place in Your Union! appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
Vote-by-Mail Is Fundamental to Democracy
I would like to tell a story about my grandfather because it is a story that shaped how I look at voting and what democracy means in our country. My grandfather grew up in Macon, Georgia, during a time when people who looked like him were denied the right to vote. He spent most of […] The post Vote-by-Mail Is Fundamental to Democracy appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
IAM District W24, Local 1005 Respond to Daimler’s Decision to Close Portland-Area Manufacturing Operations
PORTLAND, July 30, 2026 — IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District W24 and Local 1005 released the following statement on Daimler’s decision to discontinue its manufacturing operations in the Portland, Oregon, area: “We are saddened by the loss of IAM Union jobs at the facility, which have provided security, competitive wages, solid The post IAM District W24, Local 1005 Respond to Daimler’s Decision to Close Portland-Area Manufacturing Operations appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
Ascend Wellness Teamsters Win Biggest Cannabis Strike in U.S. History
(BARRY, Ill.) – More than 300 workers at Ascend Wellness’s grow house in Barry, Ill., overwhelmingly ratified their first contract with Teamsters Local 916 and ended a 30-day unfair labor practice (ULP) strike that was the largest in the history of the legal cannabis industry. “This victory belongs to the men and women at Ascend who stood together and refused to accept anything less than a fair contract,” said JP Fyans, President of Local 916. “Our members showed tremendous courage and determination throughout this fight. Their solidarity compelled Ascend to deliver on pay, benefits, and protection of union rights.” Teamsters at the grow house are responsible for every stage of production, from cultivation and processing to packaging and distribution, for one of the largest multistate cannabis companies. The contract includes higher wages, lower health care costs, protection against unjust discipline, improved policies for paid time off, and a new process for settling disputes. “Cannabis workers are building a powerful movement across this industry, and this strike demonstrates what can be achieved when workers stand together and fight back,” said Jesse Case, Director of the Teamsters Food Processing Division. “This contract sets a new and improved standard for cannabis cultivation and manufacturing workers across the country.” “What our members did on the strike line was extraordinary,” said Kyle Bollinger, Vice President of Local 916. “For 30 days, they stood shoulder to shoulder and their courage forced Ascend to bargain a fair contract. This strike sends a clear message to cannabis companies that workers who drive their profits deserve to be treated with respect.” “We went on strike because we knew the value of our work, and we knew we deserved better,” said Cory Hill, an Ascend cultivator and member of Local 916. “This contract proves that by refusing to give up, workers can win the respect, job security, and opportunities we deserve.” Teamsters Local 916 represents more than 4,000 workers throughout Illinois from Chicago to Carbondale and East Saint Louis to Champaign. For more information, visit teamsters916.org. ### The post Ascend Wellness Teamsters Win Biggest Cannabis Strike in U.S. History appeared first on International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Continue reading→
Protect Our Public Post Office: Postal Workers Advocate for Financial Reforms, Defend Public Postal Services, Vote-by-Mail in National Day of Action
Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets on July 28 for a National Day of Action to remind the public and elected officials in Congress that the USPS is a public service, not a business, and that it belongs to the American people and needs to be protected. At more than 90 events […] The post Protect Our Public Post Office: Postal Workers Advocate for Financial Reforms, Defend Public Postal Services, Vote-by-Mail in National Day of Action appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→
IAM Union Members Can Save Thousands on Higher Education
IAM Union benefits should help support your future, and that includes your educational goals. Through the IAM College Benefit powered by EBS, IAM Union members and their family members can access exclusive tuition discounts from a network of regionally accredited colleges and universities. If you are looking to: Finish a degree you started years ago The post IAM Union Members Can Save Thousands on Higher Education appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→
Stan Theofilaktidis Appointed IAM International Auditor
IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes has appointed longtime Local 325 leader Stan Theofilaktidis as an International Auditor, effective Aug. 1, 2026. Theofilaktidis will help ensure the financial stewardship of IAM locals and districts in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and the state of Vermont. “Stan has dedicated more than two decades to serving The post Stan Theofilaktidis Appointed IAM International Auditor appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→