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Democracy in Action: Join APWU Livestream from the Convention Floor
Every two years, APWU members from across the country gather for one of the most important events in our union: the Biennial National Convention. Delegates representing postal workers nationwide come together to debate resolutions, celebrate our accomplishments, and chart the course for the future. It’s union democracy at work — and this year, we’re bringing […]
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Why Rural Postal Services Are a Lifeline
In 2025, as the White House proposed privatizing the USPS, Iowa farmer, Chris Petersen, was alarmed. Living 20 miles from town, the Postal Service is a vital connection for him. “I’m on different pills and we get them in the mail so we’re not running the town every day. We order [vaccines] for the hogs […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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