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Stand Up for the Postal Service’s Role in Vote-by-Mail
On June 29, the APWU filed formal comments opposing the Postal Service’s proposed changes to ballot mail for federal elections. The proposed rule is unprincipled, unworkable, and unlawful. It would undermine public trust in the Postal Service, create unnecessary confusion around election mail, and threaten one of the most important public services that postal workers […]
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APWU President Jonathan Smith Sets the Record Straight on Postmaster General Steiner’s Congressional Testimony
On Wednesday, June 24, Postmaster General (PMG) David Steiner testified before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee about the state of the Postal Service and how he is addressing the financial challenge it faces. PMG Steiner opened the hearing with an update on the progress he has made since the hearing in March, which […]
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Every Employee Has the Right to Call 911 During an Emergency
Medical emergencies can happen anywhere, so we must stay vigilant and know what to do incase one occurs while on the job. For postal workers, one of the most important things to remember is that every employee has the right to call 911 during an emergency at work—and your right to call 911 is not […]
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Judge Blocks the Postal Service from Unlawfully Restricting Vote-by-Mail
On June 25, a federal judge in Massachusetts blocked parts of Executive Order 14399 Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections. The executive order directed the United States Postal Service (USPS) to limit who can vote by mail based on ballot requirements and state-specific mail-in voter lists. The U.S. Constitution is clear — states […]
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Submit a Comment Objecting to Vote-by-Mail Takeover
Tell USPS: Hands Off Our Right to Vote-by-Mail Under pressure from the White House, the Postal Service is trying to rewrite the rules on who gets to Vote-by-Mail, and we urge postal workers to speak up before it’s too late. On June 2, USPS published a proposed rule that would let the agency decide who […]
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Workers Unite at the AFL-CIO Convention
APWU leaders and delegates proudly attended the AFL-CIO convention from June 7-10 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. APWU President Jonathan Smith, Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell, Central Region Coordinator Amy Puhalski, Western Region Coordinator Omar Gonzalez, Legislative and Political Director Judy Beard, Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman, and Research and Education Director Joyce Robinson represented APWU National. Minnesota […]
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APWU Information Technology/Accounting Services Unit Ratifies New Contract
The members of the APWU Information Technology/Accounting Services (IT/AS) bargaining unit have officially ratified their new collective bargaining agreement today by 97% of voters. “Thank you to members for their participation throughout the bargaining process and for exercising their right to vote on the agreement,” said APWU Support Services Division Director Kim Maurer. The ratification […]
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Now More Than Ever, the USPS Needs Strong Leadership
The United States Postal Service is a national treasure. When the country celebrates its 250th birthday this July, the post office will be celebrating its 251st. Through that entire history, the Postal Service has contributed so much to American life, connecting communities, enabling commerce, and animating the rich civic life that marks the democratic ideals […]
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Don’t Let Them Close Your Post Office!
Across the country, hundreds of post offices are at risk of permanent closure, and the APWU is mobilizing to stop it. On the June APWU Livestream, APWU Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy hosted the show to talk about our campaign to fight back against post office closures. She invited APWU members from around the country […]
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More than 335 Organizations Affirm Support for Medicare for All
This week, over 335 organizations including labor unions, advocates for seniors and people with disabilities, women’s rights organizations, and more, released an open letter to those seeking to reform the health care system, laying out why now is the time for Medicare for All. APWU is proud to add our name to this list. The letter is led by Public […]
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