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House Subcommittee Reveals Debate Over Postal Service’s Future
The House Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing on March 17 to discuss “Oversight of the U.S. Postal Service: The Financial Future Under Postmaster General Steiner.” In addition to the postmaster general (PMG), David Marroni of the Government Accountability Office was called to testify. The PMG’s testimony underscored the financial difficulties facing the USPS. […]
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Postal Service Financial Woes Do Not Stem from Market Forces Alone
(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) This article is based on commentary by Postal Board of Governor Roman Martinez published in Bloomberg. The Postal Service’s financial struggles are not simply a result of declining mail volumes in the digital age, they are also tied to congressional restrictions […]
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Rosina Tucker: A Force Behind the Pullman Porters
(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) March 3, 1987 – Rosina Corrothers Tucker, a formidable American labor organizer, civil rights activist, and educator, passed away at the age of 105. She played a pivotal role in the foundation of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP), the […]
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Privatizing VA Health Care is Bad for Veterans
(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) In our previous Home Front article, we provided APWU veterans with a strategy to combat the privatization of the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. In this issue, we aim to motivate our veteran union leaders by highlighting some of the […]
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Attend a Pre-Convention Workshop
(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The Research & Education Department will sponsor 24 Pre-Convention Workshops on Friday, August 14, 2026, before the start of the craft conferences and national convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Participants are encouraged to register early, as classroom space is […]
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New Health Plan Benefit: Custom Orthotics for Foot Pain
(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Do you suffer from foot pain? Do you come home from work with sore and tired feet? Painful and sore feet are especially common symptoms for those who work and stand on their feet all day without proper support and relief. […]
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Your Fundamental Right to Freedom of Choice is at Risk! Are You A Victim of Ageism in the Digital Age?
(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Why are “Digital Barriers” set up for postal and federal employees? Is there still freedom of choice? Employees who do not have email addresses or home computers must still have their rights for access to information and services offline protected and […]
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United We Stand: The Intersection of the Civil Rights and Labor Movements
(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The APWU has a rich history of fighting for the rights of postal workers, consistently demonstrating our commitment to solidarity, justice, and equality. From negotiating fair wages and benefits to fighting against unfair labor practices, the APWU has been a steadfast […]
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Standing Together in 2026: Our Strength is Each Other
(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) Here we are, a few months into 2026, and a new calendar has not brought new challenges. In fact, the issues that we face today are the same ones we were working through last year and the year before. What has […]
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The 2026 Midterm Elections are Here – Are You Ready to Fight Back?
(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) In 2025, we experienced a year full of never-before-seen attacks on the working class and the public Postal Service. Health care premiums for millions of Americans are skyrocketing, the Department of Education is being dismantled, immigrants are actively being targeted, and […]
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