APWU
Clerk Division & USPS Establish Q&As to Clarify TACS Settlement Issues
On February 26, 2026, the parties jointly agreed to a set of Questions and Answers (Q&As) to confirm their intentions in the recent TACS settlement agreement. The September 30, 2025, settlement agreement returned many of the time and attendance duties in TACS to clerk craft employees, primarily Lead Clerks. It also gave clerks performing TACS […]
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APWU Statement on the Passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Rev. Jesse Jackson with President Burrus and Secretary-Treasurer Powell Rev. Jackson speaking at the APWU National Convention Rev. Jesse Jackson with APWU President Mark Dimondstein and AFGE President David Cox at the 2014 Stop Staples rally in Chicago As the nation gathers to honor the life of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the American Postal Workers […]
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Remembering Former President Cliff Guffey
Former APWU President Clifford “Cliff” Guffey passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the age of 76. Guffey served as National President of the American Postal Workers, AFL-CIO from 2010-2013, overwhelmingly elected with 69 percent of the votes in a three-way race. Prior to his presidency, Guffey served as APWU Executive Vice President for nine […]
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APWU President Jonathan Smith Sits down with Federal News Network
APWU President Jonathan Smith Sits down with Federal News Network reporter Jory Heckman to talk about his vision for the future of the Postal Service, and why it is important to fight off privatizers. Click here to read the interview.
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Third Cost-of-Living Adjustment Announced
In accordance with the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement, career employees represented by the APWU will receive a $0.12 per hour cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), effective March 7, 2026. The increase is the result of a rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). It will appear in paychecks dated March 27 (Pay Period 07-2026). The value of […]
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APWU President Jonathan Smith Hosts First Livestream
On Tuesday, Feb. 10, APWU President Jonathan Smith hosted his first livestream. Titled “Talk Is Cheap, Safety Matters,” President Smith spoke about the need for vigilance and action from individuals, local unions, and the national union to better protect postal workers’ health. Postal workers work every day in a dangerous, highly industrialized environment filled with […]
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Ongoing Enhancements to the APWU Electronic Grievance System
Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash is pleased to announce improvements to the APWU Electronic Grievance System (EGS). The use of EGS continues to grow year after year. APWU locals can use the system to create grievances, file grievances electronically, request and exchange information with the Postal Service, keep grievants notified of the status of their […]
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Honoring the Past, Building the Future: Celebrating Black History Month with APWU
February marks Black History Month, a time to reflect on the significant contributions African Americans have made to our country and our company. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words continue to resonate with us: “No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance.” These words are particularly relevant to the American […]
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Join APWU President Jonathan Smith’s First Livestream Event on Feb. 10 at 7PM ET
APWU President Jonathan Smith will hold his first livestream event at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The hour-long livestream, “Talk Is Cheap: Safety Matters” will address the safety challenges postal workers face every day and how the APWU is ready to hold management accountable to our right to a safe and […]
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APWU Electronic Grievance System to Undergo Maintenance This Weekend
The American Postal Workers Union’s Electronic Grievance System will be offline intermittently for scheduled maintenance and upgrades beginning Friday evening. The EGS will undergo a software release starting at 7 pm ET on Jan. 30, with an expected outage of approximately one hour, according to the EGS system provider. Additional network maintenance and hardware upgrades […]
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