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APWU President Mark Dimondstein on the Fight Against Privatizers

APWU President Mark Dimondstein tells us about the fight against privatizers who want to privatize our public Postal Service from a rally in NYC. fiVI6gYTulMAPWU President Mark Dimondstein on the Fight Against Privatizers A Grand AllianceAPWU PresidentUS Mail Not for SalePresidentA Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal ServiceU.S. Mail is Not for Sale!US Mail Not For Sale - Day of Action00Continue reading→

APWU Fights Back Against Wall Street Privatizers

Spurred by an outrageous proposal from Wells Fargo Equity Research, activists protested in front of the 7th Avenue Wells Fargo branch in NYC. A Wells Fargo’s memo to their investors, titled “USPS Privatization: A Framework” outlined the money their billionaire clients could make in a sell-off of our public Postal Service. d5-WpQ0xKVoAPWU Fights Back Against Wall Street Privatizers 00Continue reading→

APWU Takes on Wall Street and Postal Privatizers

July 24, 2025On July 24, hundreds of postal workers, labor allies, and members of the community took to the streets of New York City in a high-spirited rally to tell Wall Street bankers, billionaires, and anyone who wants to privatize our postal service that “The U.S. Mail Is Not for Sale!” Spurred by an outrageous  proposal from Wells Fargo Equity Research, activists protested in front of the 7th Avenue Wells Fargo branch. Wells Fargo’s memo to their investors, titled “USPS Privatization: A Framework” outlined the money their billionaire clients could make in a sell-off of our public Postal Service. US Mail Not for SaleUS Mail Not For Sale - Day of ActionA Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service On July 24, hundreds of postal workers, labor allies, and members of the community took to the streets of New York City in a high-spirited rally to tell Wall Street bankers, billionaires, and anyone who wants to privatize our postal service that “The U.S. Mail Is Not for Sale!” Spurred by an outrageous  proposal from Wells Fargo Equity Research, activists protested in front of the 7th Avenue Wells Fargo branch. Wells Fargo’s memo to their investors, titled “USPS Privatization: A Framework” outlined the money their billionaire clients could make in a sell-off of our public Postal Service. Protest attendees handed out flyers to the public, chanted, and displayed signs warning against attempts at a private takeover of the postal service, while members of the union and the community, including small business owners, shared their stories about the importance of the public Postal Service. To raise awareness about this privatization threat, APWU also created an ad to alert the public. It is currently running nationwide to postal customers across the country. If you want to see higher parcel prices, closed post offices, and unreliable mail delivery, side with Wells Fargo,” APWU President Mark Dimondstein said. “If you want affordable, universal service no matter who you are or where you live, stand with us! Postal workers and the public are united in saying the ‘US Mail is Not for Sale!’” In its report to investors, Wells Fargo called the USPS “an obvious source of value.” They suggest that mail and parcel operations be split and that “Parcel could be carved out and sold or IPOed (placed on the stock market).” This new private company would raise costs “by 30-140% across product lines”, which would also benefit private shipping corporations like FedEx and UPS. They want to sell off our cherished local post offices too. In the report they propose selling off our Main Street post offices so that “value can be harvested” from real estate. All so they can get their hands on the more than $80 billion in revenue the USPS generates each year. That is why postal workers and community members said, “enough is enough!” Postal workers bind our nation together. More than 600,000 postal workers serve our communities around the clock to accept, sort, transport and deliver ballots, financial correspondence, medications, letters, and care packages from loved ones, connecting our communities together. On July 26, the Postal Service will celebrate its 250th anniversary, and we want to make sure it lasts another 250 and beyond to serve the public, as intended in the U.S. Constitution. “We rallied in New York to take the message straight to Wall Street, and to alert members and the public across the country of the threat to our public Postal Service. APWU members and postal customers are united in our fight to defend and expand our national treasure,” said Dimondstein. “A big salute to the local and national leaders in the New York area for their organizing, and to the members and supporters who came out to make this event a success as the struggle continues.”   d5-WpQ0xKVoOn July 24, hundreds of postal workers, labor allies, and members of the community took to the streets of New York City in a high-spirited rally to tell Wall Street bankers, billionaires, and anyone who wants to privatize our postal service that “The U.S. Mail Is Not for Sale!” Spurred by an outrageous  proposal from Wells Fargo Equity Research, activists protested in front of the 7th Avenue Wells Fargo branch. Wells Fargo’s memo to their investors, titled “USPS Privatization: A Framework” outlined the money their billionaire clients could make in a sell-off of our public Postal Service.US Mail Not for Sale0Continue reading→

IAM Union Reaches Landmark Tentative Labor Agreement with Boeing Covering 3,200 Defense Workers in St. Louis

IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Negotiators are unanimously recommending a new four-year contract affecting approximately 3,200 highly-skilled IAM Union members at Boeing facilities in St. Louis, St. Charles, Mo., and Mascoutah, Ill. The four-year agreement includes improvements throughout the contract, including: Average wage increases of 40% over the life of the The post IAM Union Reaches Landmark Tentative Labor Agreement with Boeing Covering 3,200 Defense Workers in St. Louis appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM District 776 Dedicates Union Hall to Fort Worth Native, Retired International President Robert Martinez Jr.

Most get a fond send off when retirement rolls around to their career, but in Texas they do everything big, including honors for legendary members of IAM District 776. The District had been working for months on a special tribute to International President Robert Martinez Jr., who retired in January 2024 after 43 years of The post IAM District 776 Dedicates Union Hall to Fort Worth Native, Retired International President Robert Martinez Jr. appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

2025 Spirit of the Midwest ‘Ride for Guides’ Supporters Cruise Scenic Iowa for Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines

IAM Midwest Territory members and motorcycle enthusiasts gathered at Eagle Point Park in Dubuque, Iowa, for the annual Spirit of the Midwest Ride for Guides. The ride featured a scenic route, camaraderie, and a shared mission: supporting Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC), the IAM’s favorite charity. The event kicked off after waiting out The post 2025 Spirit of the Midwest ‘Ride for Guides’ Supporters Cruise Scenic Iowa for Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union’s Texas State Council Continues Legacy of Labor Leadership, Endorses State Council President for State Senate Seat

The IAM Union’s Texas State Council convened in Austin for its latest meeting, bringing together nearly 100 delegates and guests from across the state to unite under a common goal: strengthening the voice of working people in the Lone Star State. Texas State Council President Taylor Rehmet opened the meeting by emphasizing the Council’s commitment The post IAM Union’s Texas State Council Continues Legacy of Labor Leadership, Endorses State Council President for State Senate Seat appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

UAW Statement on U.S. Trade Agreement with Japan

The UAW is deeply angered by the Trump administration’s announced trade deal with Japan. What we’ve seen so far makes one thing clear: American workers are once again being left behind. For decades, Japanese automakers have exploited open access to the U.S. market while failing to do right by American workers. Now, instead of addressing […] The post UAW Statement on U.S. Trade Agreement with Japan appeared first on UAW | United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.Continue reading→

US Postal Service workers deliver the right message to Trump: ‘The U.S. Mail is not for sale’

https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article311213145.htmlWednesday, July 23, 2025#SaveThePostOfficeUS Mail Not for Sale“Once (mail service) becomes a profit-making machine, then decisions are going to be made based on whether someone can make a quick buck,” APWU President Mark Dimondstein told me this week. “The price would then be paid by the people of the country and the services they still very much need, very much want, and very much trust.” Read more at: https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article311213145.html#storylink=cpyContinue reading→

IAM Union Joins Allies in East Palestine to Continue Fight for Rail Safety

IAM Rail Division representatives, public safety experts and members of the community met near East Palestine, Ohio, the site of a devastating train derailment in 2023, for a town hall discussion on rail safety. Attendees also met with two bipartisan members of U.S. Congress to discuss the urgent need for passage of the Railway Safety The post IAM Union Joins Allies in East Palestine to Continue Fight for Rail Safety appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union Reaches Strong Tentative Agreement with McGee Air Services

Approximately 3,000 IAM Union members at McGee Air Services in Seattle, Paine Field, Portland, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles, and Phoenix will soon vote on well-deserved pay, personal time off, quality of life, and other premium pay increases. The IAM Union negotiating committee reached a tentative agreement with the carrier after about a The post IAM Union Reaches Strong Tentative Agreement with McGee Air Services appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

Western Territory Staff Conference Highlights People, Power and Change

The IAM Western Territory joined together in a powerful show of solidarity, strategy, and celebration at the territory’s 2025 staff conference. Held under the theme, “People, Power, Change,” the conference brought IAM leadership, staff, and allies together to sharpen their organizing focus, reflect on recent victories, and recommit to building a stronger labor movement. Western The post Western Territory Staff Conference Highlights People, Power and Change appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→

IAM Union’s Brian Shanahan Appointed to Metra Board, Bringing Worker Perspective to Chicagoland Transit Leadership

The IAM is proud to announce that Brian Shanahan, IAM Railroad Coordinator, has been appointed to the Metra Board of Directors in the Chicagoland area. This appointment marks a significant milestone for labor representation in regional transit leadership, and a homecoming for Shanahan, who began his railroad career with Metra more than 17 years ago. The post IAM Union’s Brian Shanahan Appointed to Metra Board, Bringing Worker Perspective to Chicagoland Transit Leadership appeared first on IAM Union.Continue reading→