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(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The Research & Education Department will sponsor 24 Pre-Convention Workshops on Friday, August 14, 2026, before the start of the craft conferences and national convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Participants are encouraged to register early, as classroom space is […] The post Attend a Pre-Convention Workshop appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Do you suffer from foot pain? Do you come home from work with sore and tired feet? Painful and sore feet are especially common symptoms for those who work and stand on their feet all day without proper support and relief. […] The post New Health Plan Benefit: Custom Orthotics for Foot Pain appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Why are “Digital Barriers” set up for postal and federal employees? Is there still freedom of choice? Employees who do not have email addresses or home computers must still have their rights for access to information and services offline protected and […] The post Your Fundamental Right to Freedom of Choice is at Risk! Are You A Victim of Ageism in the Digital Age? appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The APWU has a rich history of fighting for the rights of postal workers, consistently demonstrating our commitment to solidarity, justice, and equality. From negotiating fair wages and benefits to fighting against unfair labor practices, the APWU has been a steadfast […] The post United We Stand: The Intersection of the Civil Rights and Labor Movements appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Here we are, a few months into 2026, and a new calendar has not brought new challenges. In fact, the issues that we face today are the same ones we were working through last year and the year before. What has […] The post Standing Together in 2026: Our Strength is Each Other appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) In 2025, we experienced a year full of never-before-seen attacks on the working class and the public Postal Service. Health care premiums for millions of Americans are skyrocketing, the Department of Education is being dismantled, immigrants are actively being targeted, and […] The post The 2026 Midterm Elections are Here – Are You Ready to Fight Back? appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) 10 Roads Express Shuts Down Operations Union siblings, 242 members at 10 Roads Express were informed on Dec. 1, 2025, that the company would cease operations on Jan. 30, 2026. The APWU successfully negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), where 10 […] The post Updates from Around Support Services appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The Motor Vehicle Division continues to initiate national disputes challenging the Postal Service’s violations of various articles of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); however, we continue to focus on Article 32 Subcontracting and management’s use of non-postal personnel performing bargaining unit […] The post It Is Still Our Work! appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Lamont Brooks Director Clerk Division Per the APWU constitution, I am responsible for the Division; for processing all Clerk Division grievances and being a member of the Labor-Management Committee and the National Negotiations Committee. I am the supervisor of the APWU […] The post Clerk Division Officer Assignments appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) On April 28, Workers’ Memorial Day, APWU members across the country will double downon our shared commitment to protecting the health and safety of postal workers by standing up to management to say, “Talk is cheap: safety matters.” Recognized annually, Workers’ […] The post The American Postal Workers Union Doubles Down on Safety with Campaign for Safe Jobs appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Bosses are quick to declare their “management rights”— rights that are rooted in law but are not absolute. In the Joint Contract Interpretation Manual (JCIM), management agrees that they are limited by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), postal regulations, and applicable […] The post Their Right Don’t Make It Right appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) If you are being harassed by a supervisor, someone you encounter through postal work, or even a coworker, there are several formal and informal ways to protect yourself. Which one applies depends on who is doing the harassing and how severe […] The post Reporting Workplace Harassment for Your Safety and Health appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→