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Dangerous New Trump Bill Threatens Veterans’ Health Care

(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act is an amendment and another extension of Trump’s 2018 VA MISSION Act, and part of the Project 2025 plan to privatize the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ (VA) provided health […] The post Dangerous New Trump Bill Threatens Veterans’ Health Care appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

IAM Local 2018 Stands with TSA Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown

IAM Local 2018 members in Indianapolis stepped up once again for working families – this time supporting federal workers hit hard by the latest government shutdown. As part of the IAM Midwest Territory’s H.E.L.P.S. program, volunteers spent the day at the Gleaner Food Bank packing more than 6,800 frozen and refrigerated meals for TSA workers The post IAM Local 2018 Stands with TSA Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Historic Settlement Reached on Time and Attendance Collection System Duties

(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) On Sept. 30, Clerk Division Director Lamont Brooks reached an agreement with the Postal Service regarding Time and Attendance Collection System (TACS) duties. “TACS entries and TACS allied duties are clerk craft bargaining unit work in all Postal facilities/installations Level 18 […] The post Historic Settlement Reached on Time and Attendance Collection System Duties appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

Momentum Is Building in the APWU Proclamation Campaign, See Local Wins!

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service, and momentum is building across the country to protect our public Postal Service! APWU Members are securing official proclamations and resolutions from their mayors, city councils, and county commissions, sending a clear message that the U.S. Mail is not for sale! How Did They […] The post Momentum Is Building in the APWU Proclamation Campaign, See Local Wins! appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

IAM Local 2198 Young Workers Host Inaugural Dora Cervantes Bowling Fundraiser for GLC/TLC

The IAM Local 2198 Young Workers Committee recently hosted its Inaugural Dora Cervantes Bowling Fundraiser to benefit Guide Dogs of America – Tender Loving Canines (GDA/TLC), bringing together IAM Union members, families, and community supporters for a day of fun and solidarity. The event honored IAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes for her longstanding commitment to The post IAM Local 2198 Young Workers Host Inaugural Dora Cervantes Bowling Fundraiser for GLC/TLC appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Georgia Local 2789 Members Win Strongest John Deere Contract in Decades

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 The post Georgia Local 2789 Members Win Strongest John Deere Contract in Decades appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

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 The post Big Win at John Deere: Georgia Local 2789 Members Ratify Strong New Contract appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

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 […] The post Thank You, Happy Holidays, and Looking to the Future appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

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 […] The post Implementation of Pay Provisions for the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

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 The post IAM Organizing Department Spotlights Retiree Reflections and Member Advice appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

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. The post Staff of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Petition NLRB for a Union Vote appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

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 […] The post Spending Local Funds on Holiday Gift Cards Appropriately appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

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. […] The post Onward Postal Workers! Forward APWU! appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

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 […] The post Oregon Town of La Pine Honors USPS 250th Anniversary with Signed Proclamation! appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

Mayor of Shoreline, WA, Signs Proclamation Celebrating 250 Years of Public Postal Service

Christopher Roberts, mayor of the City of Shoreline, signed a proclamation celebrating 250 years of the Postal Service and its public mission to move the mail to all 169 million homes and businesses across the country. Virgilio Goze, a shop steward from our union family at the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch #79 […] The post Mayor of Shoreline, WA, Signs Proclamation Celebrating 250 Years of Public Postal Service appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→

UAW Members from Agricultural Implements Sector Take Layoff and Plant Closure Fights to Congress

WASHINGTON—This week, UAW members from the Agricultural Implements sector took to Capitol Hill to raise the alarm on the devastating impact of bad trade deals, and fight layoffs and plant closures across the agricultural implements and construction equipment sector. Since 2023, John Deere has laid off hundreds of workers and offshored multiple products from Iowa […] The post UAW Members from Agricultural Implements Sector Take Layoff and Plant Closure Fights to Congress appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

Government Shutdown Ends After 43 Days

After 43 days, the government shutdown has ended. The House of Representatives voted 222-209 to pass the funding bill as amended by the Senate, which funds the government until January 30, as well as the Veterans Affairs Department, the Agriculture Department, and the legislative branch through Fiscal Year 2026. Also included in the bill is […] The post Government Shutdown Ends After 43 Days appeared first on American Postal Workers Union.Continue reading→