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Candidates Nominated for APWU Election of National Officers
June 17, 2025Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell has announced that the following union members have been certified as candidates for election to national office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution and Bylaws.
Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell has announced that the following union members have been certified as candidates for election to national office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution and Bylaws.
Each candidate in this unofficial listing has secured the necessary petitions required for nomination.
The official list will be announced after the drawing for ballot positions is held on June 27.
Incumbent officers are listed first and identified by (I) after their names. Where more than one non-incumbent has been certified, they are listed in alphabetical order. A list of uncontested national offices appears at the bottom.
Any candidate who wishes to withdraw from the ballot or whose name or local is misspelled or identified improperly, must notify APWU Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell immediately. Corrections and notifications must be received by her office in writing by 4 p.m. EST, Monday, June 23, 2025.
Download a printable copy of APWU News Service Bulletin with the list of nominations, here.
General and Administrative Officers
Read More....Join “APWU Live: Contract Townhall” on Wednesday June 11 at 7 p.m. EST
June 10, 2025Join APWU President Mark Dimondstein and members of the National Negotiations Committee on Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. EST for an update on the recent Tentative Agreement (TA) on the main 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Join APWU President Mark Dimondstein and members of the National Negotiations Committee (NNC) on Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. EST for an update on the recent Tentative Agreement (TA) on the main 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement reached between the APWU and USPS on June 2, and unanimously approved by the Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee on June 4. They will be answering your questions LIVE on-air, so make sure you tune in or submit questions in advance!
This union contract – with no concessions – is a strong foundation for postal workers to build on for the future and use to fight back against any attacks on our public Postal Service. President Dimondstein wants to make sure your questions are addressed so that you are prepared to vote when your ballot arrives in the mail.
Take time to review the summary terms highlighting the benefits that it guarantees postal workers for the next three years and join our livestream that dives into the provisions of the TA and answers any questions you may have. Click Here to submit a question or fill out the form below.
APWU NSB 05-2025 APWU-USPS Reach Tentative Agreement
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Read More....APWU NSB 04-2025 Congress Moves to Gut Postal and Federal Pensions
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Big News!! APWU, USPS Reach Tentative Agreement on New Union Contract!
June 6, 2025The American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service have reached a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), announced APWU President and Lead Negotiator Mark Dimondstein. The proposed union contract is three years in duration: September 21, 2024, through September 20, 2027.
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The American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service have reached a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), announced APWU President and Lead Negotiator Mark Dimondstein. The proposed union contract is three years in duration: September 21, 2024, through September 20, 2027.
The Tentative Agreement was finalized on June 2, 2025. In accordance with the APWU Constitution, it was presented by the National Negotiating Committee to the Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee on June 4. The Rank and File committee unanimously approved the Tentative Agreement for a ratification vote of the members. The Tentative Agreement has the unanimous approval of the National Negotiating Committee and the full support of the National Executive Board.
“This is great news for postal workers! Negotiations are never easy and have been hard fought. We have secured an agreement that continues to protect the rights and interests of our members in uncertain times,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “We have been negotiating when governement workers and our unions are under severe assault and with the specter of postal privatization looming. Yet even in this environment, the Tentative National Agreement contains annual wage increases, six full cost-of-living adjustments for career employees, no-layoff protections including for tens of thousands of members with less than six years’ service, 50-mile limits on excessing, elimination of some entry level steps, restoration of one more top step in pay grades 4-7 on the lower tier pay scale, increase in uniform allowances, and much more. All these gains were accomplished with no givebacks or concessions. A “Yes Vote” will secure the provisions and advances of the Tentative Agreement.” (See summary below)
Along with President Dimondstein, the National Negotiating Committee consists of Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash, who served as chief spokesperson for the union, Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy, Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell, Clerk Division Director Lamont Brooks, Maintenance Division Director Idowu Balogun, Motor Vehicle Service Director Michael Foster, and Support Services Director Arrion Brown.
“On behalf of our members, I appreciate the hard work and diligence of the Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee,” said Dimondstein. “We also recognize and appreciate all the officers and our staff for their important contributions made during these negotiations. Congratulations to every member for staying union strong and engaging in our “Union Proud, Say It Loud!” campaign for a good contract.”
“I am excited that the membership will have the opportunity to vote yes on this tentative agreement, which not only will deliver guaranteed paid increases, but offers the needed protections and improvements for our members in all the APWU crafts as attacks on working people and unions are coming faster than ever,” said Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash.
The APWU is now preparing a mailing to every member’s home to include a ballot and voting instructions and information on the Tentative Agreement. It is expected that the American Arbitration Association will begin mailing ballots by June 16, 2025, with a return deadline of Thursday July 10, 2025. More details on the ratification process will be forthcoming.
The APWU encourages every member to vote and be heard for our union contract determines the wages, benefits and working conditions.
Tentative Agreement Summary
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https://apwu.org/tasummaryTentative Agreement Summary
Read More....USPS Report: PSE Compliance Report Pay Period 11 – May 16, 2025
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Read More....USPS Report: PSE Compliance Report Pay Period 09 – April 18, 2025
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Read More....House Passes Bill to Eliminate the FERS Supplemental “Bridge” Payment
May 22, 2025The House just passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which eliminates the FERS supplemental bridge payment and funnels $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy. Our fight now moves to the Senate.
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Just before 7am on Thursday, May 22, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would give $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy on the backs of the working class. Although this bill is officially named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act or H.R. 1, there is nothing beautiful about it. This bill pays for these massive tax breaks through cuts to vital government programs, including the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), which covers postal and federal employees.
H.R. 1 would eliminate the FERS annuity supplement for certain employees, which would begin to apply on January 1, 2028. The FERS annuity supplement is an earned benefit that makes it financially possible for postal workers to retire before age 62, which is when Social Security benefits begin. Essentially, this supplement is a monthly payment that helps bridge the gap between an employee’s retirement and Social Security eligibility.
For example, a postal employee age 57 who has met their years of service requirement and is eligible can retire knowing they will receive a monthly payment until their Social Security benefits begin at age 62. If the FERS annuity supplement is eliminated, many postal workers aged 57 to 62 who are eligible to retire will have a choice — take less in retirement without this supplement or continue working years longer until they can collect Social Security.
Thanks to the pressure that postal workers, labor unions, and other allies placed on members of Congress through phone calls, letters, and even trips to Washington, DC, we were able to remove two other harmful provisions in the original version of this tax-cut bill. One provision would’ve increased the FERS employee contribution rate to 4.4% for all active employees, and the other would’ve replaced the high-3 FERS annuity calculation with a high-5 calculation, which would result in a reduction in annuity payments.
The APWU stands firm against the elimination of the FERS annuity supplement as we believe retirement is an earned benefit that should not be jeopardized. Changing the terms of retirement is unfair to postal and federal workers who worked their jobs with the promise of an equitable retirement. We were successful in removing two other cuts to FERS benefits from this bill, so let’s keep up the fight!
Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) has passed the House, our fight moves to the Senate. Call our Legislative Hotline at 844-402-1001 and urge both of your senators to protect the FERS annuity supplement!
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Read More....2025 APWU of Louisiana State Convention
Room rate: ($129.00 double, $149.00 king)/per night +15% taxes. Hotel reservation deadline: June 4, 2025. Call 800-222-8733 ask for “American Postal Workers Union” Group Rate. Registration fee: $75.00 per attendee by May 23, 2025; After 5/23: $85.00. Click here for registration form.
June 19, 2025 – 9:00AM to June 21, 2025 – 5:00PMDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel1521 W. Pinhook Rd.
Lafayette, LA 70503
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
1521 W. Pinhook Rd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
Reservations: (800) 222-8733 ask for “American Postal Workers Union” for Group Rate
CUT OFF DATE FOR GROUP ROOM RATE double of $129.00 or King $149.00 PLUS 15 % TAX IS June 4, 2025
Guests will be required to provide a valid credit or debit card to guarantee each room. If you want to pay cash and do not want your credit card on the reservation it is a $250.00 cash deposit plus room and tax at check in. The $250.00 cash deposit will be mailed out from the hotel to you and should arrive in 14 days in the form of a check. Reservations must be cancelled within 48-72 hours prior to your scheduled arrival date to receive a refund. Hotel check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am. Members can receive a late check-out time of 12:00 noon. The room rate is available for check in from June 19, 2025, and check-out on June 21, 2025. Parking is complimentary for hotel guests.
Registration
Click here for registration form.
Fee: $75.00 per attendee by May 23, 2025; After 5/23: $85.00Make Checks Payable to: Lafayette Area Local # 2803
Mail Registration form and check to:
Lafayette Area Local # 2803
Attn: Joshua Montgomery, President
P.O. Box 90345
Lafayette, Louisiana 70509
Email: da1ofgreatness@yahoo.com
Phone (337) 288-9521
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
1) OFFICIAL CREDENTIAL FORMS IS MAY 23,2025 TO THE PRESIDENT.
2) RESOULUTIONS FOR CONSTITUTION AND/OR BY-LAW CHANGES IS MAY 23,2025 TO THE PRESIDENT.
3) CONVENTION REGISTATION IS MAY 23, 2025
4) HOTEL RESERVATIONS IS June 04, 2025
5) ADS FOR THE CONVENTION SOUVENIR BOOKLET IS MAY 23, 2025
6) ADDITIONAL BANQUET TICKETS IS MAY 26, 2025
7) A COPY OF YOUR COMPLETE DCO LISTS IS JUNE 19, 2025
8) CONVENTION CONVENES – JUNE 19, 2025
9) CONVENTION CONCLUDES – JUNE 21, 2025
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