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‘Supporting the Fighters, Admiring the Survivors, Honoring the Taken, Never Giving Up Hope.’
(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Since 1993, American Cancer Society (ACS) Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events have has united communities, companies, and individuals with a collective goal to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. Over the past three decades, the Making Strides […]
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A Tribute to Yolanda “Yoggi” Riley (July 1946-August 2025)
(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Yoggi Riley was a leader, mentor, and fighter on behalf of postal workers for almost 60 years. In September 1967, Yoggi began working as a special delivery messenger at the Post Office. Yoggi held numerous positions in her local. Her leadership […]
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APWU POWER Convention Donates a Whopping $31,036 to COPA
(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) “APWU POWER: Fighting for Our Future!” was the theme that kicked off the Post Office Women for Equal Rights (POWER) 22nd Biennial National Convention in New York, NY. Facilitators offered workshops on a wide range of subjects, and participants received an […]
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Organizing at the End of the Year
(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our organizing efforts and set our sights on 2026 goals that will carry us into the new year stronger than ever. We often hear that “union […]
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A Message from APWU Health Plan Director Sarah Jane Rodriguez on Open Season 2025
APWU Health Plan Director Sarah Jane Rodriguez provides the following message regarding rates for Open Season 2025. Watch the video and read the full transcript below: Hi, APWU Family. First, we’d like to say thank you for considering APWU Health Plan for your health insurance needs, and for those of you that have already enrolled, […]
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Reflecting on 2025
(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) As we close out the year, the Human Relations Department reflects on a year of growth, education, and advocacy. Our annual Human Relations Educational Assembly in Houston, TX, was a resounding success, with over 230 attendees gathering to discuss critical topics […]
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Pompano Beach Florida Issues Proclamation Honoring Public Mission of US Postal Service
Broward County Area Local has secured another proclamation in the APWU’s Proclamation Campaign! This one is signed by Rex Hardin, the mayor of the City of Pompano Beach, FL, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service. Broward County Area Local Clerk Craft Director Gustavo Aguilar contacted the Mayor’s Office by email and […]
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Fighting for Our Future!
(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Fourth Biennial Legislative Conference Convenes The APWU Legislative and Political Department held its national Legislative Conference on Oct. 5 in Las Vegas, NV. With the constant attacks on working people and the ever-looming threat of privatization, the conference theme of “Fighting […]
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Support Services All-Craft 2025
(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The Support Services Division 2025 All-Craft training consisted of information on building the labor movement, grievance writing, a solidarity action with Amazon worker Lauri Masterson, who is organizing a union in her workplace, and craft breakout sessions over three days. Support […]
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Dupont Pennsylvania Signs Proclamation Honoring USPS 250
The Pennsylvania Postal Workers Union (PPWU) is one of the latest APWU offices to announce that they have procured a signed proclamation. Mayor Elaine Lello, from the Borough of Dupont, PA, signed the proclamation on Oct. 14 and presented it to the PPWU on Nov. 11. The Dupont proclamation honors 250 years of the USPS […]
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