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APWU 2025 All-Craft Conference
The 2025 All Craft Conference will be held in Las Vegas, October 6 – 8, 2025. More information is forthcoming.
Read More....Message to Our APWU Family Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton Devastation
October 9, 2024Many of our North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida members and their families, as well as the communities we serve, are reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Helene to life and property, and are facing a long difficult road to recovery.
Many of our North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida members and their families, as well as the communities we serve, are reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Helene to life and property, and are facing a long difficult road to recovery.
The national APWU leadership have been in frequent touch with the APWU state presidents and other union representatives in the affected areas, working with United States Postal Service headquarters management and the AFL-CIO to help account for the safety of our members and dealing with management regarding the issues of administrative leave for all employees. We have also promoted the process for disaster relief for impacted postal employees through the Postal Employee Relief Fund (PERF) as well as the APWU disaster relief fund that is available to impacted members. Please visit www.postalrelief.com to learn more and apply.
With a long road of recovery ahead, our Florida APWU family is now facing the new catastrophic and life-threatening hurricane Milton that will make landfall sometime Wednesday evening and then move across the entire state over the following day or two.
The message below has been sent from APWU Florida State President Joe Paul to our APWU family:
“Please keep all our members and all postal workers across the entire State of Florida, along with their families, in your thoughts as hurricane Milton approaches. Virtually the entire state will be impacted to some degree, with coastal areas expected to bear the brunt of the storm. Let’s stand together and keep everyone affected in our hearts during this challenging time.”
The APWU will continue to monitor the impact of these hurricanes on our members and their families and will share needed information regarding disaster relief for impacted employees”
Bob Romanowski Appointed to Fill New Clerk Division Assistant “C” Position
October 9, 2024On October 8, 2024, Robert “Bob” Romanowski was named by APWU Clerk Division Director Lamont Brooks to fill the newly created position of Assistant Director “C”, Clerk Division.
APWU National OfficersClerk Division
On October 8, 2024, Robert “Bob” Romanowski was named by APWU Clerk Division Director Lamont Brooks to fill the newly created position of Assistant Director “C”, Clerk Division. This position was approved at the recent 2024 APWU National Convention, held in Detroit, Michigan, by an overwhelming margin among the delegates. In accordance with the APWU Constitution & By-Laws, the Clerk Division Executive Committee, consisting of headquarters officers and National Business Agents (NBAs) representing the craft, a vote was taken to accept Director Brooks’ recommendation and was passed unanimously.
Romanowski begin his postal career at the Toms River, New Jersey Post Office in 1997 as a Mail Processing Clerk. He served as a steward, Clerk Craft Director, and Vice President for his Local until he was elected to the position of National Business Agent (NBA), Clerk Division, for the Philadelphia Region in 2007, where he has served in that capacity since then. Bob also participated in three national-level contract negotiations alongside the headquarters craft officers and other selected NBAs.
Romanowski has always believed strongly in the education of the union’s stewards, officers and members and has been an instructor at the West Virginia summer school for over twenty years. In addition, as an NBA, he was assigned by APWU Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson to assist as an instructor on numerous issues for training purposes over the years.
Bob is married to Amy and they have a total of six children – Erica, Sam, Frank, Tony, Bobby, and Ryan, along with three grandchildren – Vincent, Ruby, and Amber.
Director Brooks cited Romanowski’s experience, ability, and strong commitment to the union as the primary reasons for his appointment to the Assistant Director position. Please join us in congratulating Bob Romanowski on his appointment to this vital position in the Clerk Division of the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO.
Bob Romanowski Appointed to Fill New Clerk Division Assistant “C” Position
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Robert Romanowski Appointed to Fill New Clerk Division Assistant Director “C” Position
October 9, 2024On October 8, 2024, Robert “Bob” Romanowski was named by APWU Clerk Division Director Lamont Brooks to fill the newly created position of Assistant Director “C”, Clerk Division.
APWU National OfficersClerk Division
On October 8, 2024, Robert “Bob” Romanowski was named by APWU Clerk Division Director Lamont Brooks to fill the newly created position of Assistant Director “C”, Clerk Division. This position was approved at the recent 2024 APWU National Convention, held in Detroit, Michigan, by an overwhelming margin among the delegates. In accordance with the APWU Constitution & By-Laws, the Clerk Division Executive Committee, consisting of headquarters officers and National Business Agents (NBAs) representing the craft, a vote was taken to accept Director Brooks’ recommendation and was passed unanimously.
Romanowski begin his postal career at the Toms River, New Jersey Post Office in 1997 as a Mail Processing Clerk. He served as a steward, Clerk Craft Director, and Vice President for his Local until he was elected to the position of National Business Agent (NBA), Clerk Division, for the Philadelphia Region in 2007, where he has served in that capacity since then. Bob also participated in three national-level contract negotiations alongside the headquarters craft officers and other selected NBAs.
Romanowski has always believed strongly in the education of the union’s stewards, officers and members and has been an instructor at the West Virginia summer school for over twenty years. In addition, as an NBA, he was assigned by APWU Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson to assist as an instructor on numerous issues for training purposes over the years.
Bob is married to Amy and they have a total of six children – Erica, Sam, Frank, Tony, Bobby, and Ryan, along with three grandchildren – Vincent, Ruby, and Amber.
Director Brooks cited Romanowski’s experience, ability, and strong commitment to the union as the primary reasons for his appointment to the Assistant Director position. Please join us in congratulating Bob Romanowski on his appointment to this vital position in the Clerk Division of the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO.
Bob Romanowski Appointed to Fill New Clerk Division Assistant “C” Position
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Updates to USPS Eagle Clean (e4776) Pilot Program in the Maintenance Craft
October 9, 2024The Postal Service formally notified the APWU on June 20, 2024, that they believed the Eagle Clean (e4776) pilot program was a success and they would begin implementing Eagle Clean across the country. Maintenance Division leadership has been meeting with the Postal Service to discuss the program and any violations and unintended consequences that might result from its implementation.
USPS Policies & ProgramsMaintenance Division
The Postal Service formally notified the APWU on June 20, 2024, that they believed the Eagle Clean (e4776) pilot program was a success and they would begin implementing Eagle Clean across the country. Maintenance Division leadership has been meeting with the Postal Service to discuss the program and any violations and unintended consequences that might result from its implementation.
As reported during the recent Maintenance Division Conference in Detroit, MI and the previous Conference in National Harbor, MD, the Postal Service notified the APWU of its intent to pilot the Eagle Clean (e4776) program on May 30, 2023. The Postal Service’s reasoning behind the pilot program was to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of completing and submitting the PS Form 4776 using a Mobile Delivery Device scanner (MDD). Custodians would utilize the MDD scanner daily to record the time spent working on various custodial tasks. Once completed, the data would be reviewed by the supervisor and uploaded to be stored on the Retail and Delivery Application Recording platform (RADAR). The pilot program officially began on July 1, 2023, in five facilities in Maryland, and expanded shortly thereafter to facilities in Lexington, KY and Tampa, FL
As a brief recap, the APWU and the Postal Service have always had existing Step-4 agreements and national Questions and Answers that required the use of the PS Form 4776. The Postal Service claimed that the e4776 would contain the same information as the hard copy PS Form 4776, and that custodians would complete the e4776 in the same manner as the hard copy – the only thing that would change is that instead of using a pen and paper, custodians would now use a scanner with text input. PS Form 4776, also known as Preventive Custodial Maintenance Route, contains information detailing what, when, where, and how custodians should perform their work in different areas of each facility. Historically, management has failed to use these forms, but it now appears they are attempting to come into compliance, and then some.
Using the MDD, it appears custodians have several options after logging in, such as: begin tour, in and out to lunch, end tour, move to different operation numbers, move to travel operation, and track training. In addition, custodians can select daily routes (routine tasks) and track the time spent performing those routes. They can also select work orders (periodic tasks) for tasks required to be done on a monthly, quarterly, annually, etc. basis. Lastly, they can select odd-and-end tasks (Ad-Hoc) to track time spent performing work that is not necessarily contained within the custodial staffing package.
As always, we must reinforce the importance of the individual employee and the way they complete their paperwork (or, in this case, data). If custodians get pulled away from their daily tasks to perform something unanticipated and never get the opportunity to return and complete the original task, the original task should not be submitted as completed. If custodians find themselves in a situation where local management instructs them to falsify data, they should quickly request a steward.
To be clear, the APWU has not agreed to the Eagle Clean program, and we are still having meetings and discussions on this matter. There are several pieces of the Eagle Clean program that the APWU is concerned about and that we hope to resolve in a timely manner. Local and state unions should advise their custodians to keep a notebook and track all time they spend performing work not contained in the custodial staffing package (this includes time spent performing tasks above and beyond the estimated times and frequencies). Custodians should also be advised to keep track of all the work that, for a variety of reasons, they are unable to complete or even begin.
Contact us with your questions or comments via email at MaintStaffing@apwu.org
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Read More....APWU President Mark Dimondstein Appears on PBS News Hour
October 2, 2024
Postal workers are warning of what they call ‘substandard performance’ by the U.S. Postal Service. The American Postal Workers Union is calling for the public’s help in demanding improved staffing, better customer service and more opportunity for public input. It comes ahead of an election where millions will vote by mail. Geoff Bennett discussed more with union president Mark Dimondstein.
vote by mailBetter Postal StaffingA Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal ServiceLegislative and PoliticalPresidentyCpS6H7S0qUPostal workers are warning of what they call ‘substandard performance’ by the U.S. Postal Service. The American Postal Workers Union is calling for the public’s help in demanding improved staffing, better customer service and more opportunity for public input. It comes ahead of an election where millions will vote by mail. Geoff Bennett discussed more with union president Mark Dimondstein.0
Postal workers union sounds alarm about USPS staffing, service and election preparedness
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/postal-workers-union-sounds-alarm-about-usps-staffing-service-and-election-preparednessTuesday, October 8, 2024StaffingBetter Postal StaffingPostal workers are warning of what they call ‘substandard performance’ by the U.S. Postal Service. The American Postal Workers Union is calling for the public’s help in demanding improved staffing, better customer service and more opportunity for public input. It comes ahead of an election where millions will vote by mail. Geoff Bennett discussed more with union president Mark Dimondstein.
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APWU Members Loud and Proud for Oct. 1 National Day of Action
October 8, 2024Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets for our “October 1 National Day of Action” to let the public know just how well we can move the mail when given the proper tools.
Fighting Today for A Better TomorrowBetter Postal Staffing
Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets for our “October 1 National Day of Action” to let the public know just how well we can move the mail when given the proper tools.
Rallying in over 90 cities from the East Coast to the West – and beyond – thousands of postal workers from hundreds of APWU locals and states, with the support of community allies, came out in full force on Oct. 1 to promote Vote-by-Mail, advocate for a strong new contract with language to guarantee better staffing, and demand that postal management treat all mail, all year long, with the same care and attention that election mail and ballots receive during election season. This means increasing staffing at post offices, and providing better service, which the public deserves! The APWU also demands that the public have a voice in how the Postal Service runs by allowing public comments and making them available and accessible in the face of the network changes that affect us all.
Postal workers know just how well the public postal service can work. In 2020, postal workers delivered 97.9 percent of ballots to election officials within three days. In 2022, postal workers delivered 99 percent of ballots to election officials within three days. With signs that read “VOTE BY MAIL, WE WON’T FAIL” our message rang loud and clear. We want every piece of mail to be handled as well as election mail and ballots.
“Postal workers and the Postal Service are prepared to do an excellent job to ensure that ballots and election-related mail are delivered in a timely manner. But efficient and timely service also should apply all year to the delivery of prescription drugs, Social Security checks, financial documents, personal correspondence, and other mail and packages,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “With the chaotic implementation of ‘network modernization’ combined with new management plans to slow down more mail, particularly as it relates to rural America, mail service is heading in the wrong direction. This must be reversed and fixed. Postal workers know what it takes to get back on track, and I hope management heard us loud and clear today!”
“We are proud to be able to show up for the people in every community to deliver their vital and sometimes life-saving mail,” said APWU Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell. “By rallying on the streets of over 90 cities, we showed that we are ready to take care of election mail and ballots this fall, and to do what it takes to provide high-quality, dependable mail service to every household in America.”
Hundreds of local news stations and newspapers covered the rally, and social media was flooded with photos and videos coming from workers on the ground at actions, ultimately reaching millions of everyday voters and postal customers. Those who could not get off work to participate sent in selfies with stickers and buttons on to show solidarity. At the end of the day, we sent the message to the public about the trustworthiness of election mail, and a message to management about the need to provide that same great service year-round with improved staffing and a good contract for APWU members.
Find our petitions, photos, and more from our National Day of Action at apwu.org/rally
Photos from our rallies:
Washington, DC
Dallas, TX
Hillcrest Post Office
Niagara Falls, NY
Maine Local 458
Washington, DC
Dallas, TX
Hillcrest Post Office
Niagara Falls, NY
Maine Local 458
Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets for our “October 1 National Day of Action” to let the public know just how well we can move the mail when given the proper tools. 0
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We Won’t Be Silenced: APWU Members Loud and Proud for October 1 National Day of Action
October 8, 2024Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets for our “October 1 National Day of Action” to let the public know just how well we can move the mail when given the proper tools.
Fighting Today for A Better TomorrowBetter Postal Staffing
Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets for our “October 1 National Day of Action” to let the public know just how well we can move the mail when given the proper tools.
Rallying in over 90 cities from the East Coast to the West – and beyond – thousands of postal workers from hundreds of APWU locals and states, with the support of community allies, came out in full force on Oct. 1 to promote Vote-by-Mail, advocate for a strong new contract with language to guarantee better staffing, and demand that postal management treat all mail, all year long, with the same care and attention that election mail and ballots receive during election season. This means increasing staffing at post offices, and providing better service, which the public deserves! The APWU also demands that the public have a voice in how the Postal Service runs by allowing public comments and making them available and accessible in the face of the network changes that affect us all.
Postal workers know just how well the public postal service can work. In 2020, postal workers delivered 97.9 percent of ballots to election officials within three days. In 2022, postal workers delivered 99 percent of ballots to election officials within three days. With signs that read “VOTE BY MAIL, WE WON’T FAIL” our message rang loud and clear. We want every piece of mail to be handled as well as election mail and ballots.
“Postal workers and the Postal Service are prepared to do an excellent job to ensure that ballots and election-related mail are delivered in a timely manner. But efficient and timely service also should apply all year to the delivery of prescription drugs, Social Security checks, financial documents, personal correspondence, and other mail and packages,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “With the chaotic implementation of ‘network modernization’ combined with new management plans to slow down more mail, particularly as it relates to rural America, mail service is heading in the wrong direction. This must be reversed and fixed. Postal workers know what it takes to get back on track, and I hope management heard us loud and clear today!”
“We are proud to be able to show up for the people in every community to deliver their vital and sometimes life-saving mail,” said APWU Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth “Liz” Powell. “By rallying on the streets of over 90 cities, we showed that we are ready to take care of election mail and ballots this fall, and to do what it takes to provide high-quality, dependable mail service to every household in America, while ensuring the public’s right to comment.”
Hundreds of local news stations and newspapers covered the rally, and social media was flooded with photos and videos coming from workers on the ground at actions, ultimately reaching millions of everyday voters and postal customers. Those who could not get off work to participate sent in selfies with stickers and buttons on to show solidarity. At the end of the day, we sent the message to the public about the trustworthiness of election mail, and a message to management about the need to provide that same great service year-round with improved staffing and a good contract for APWU members.
Find our petitions, photos, and more from our National Day of Action at apwu.org/rally
Photos from our rallies:
Washington, DC
Dallas, TX
Hillcrest Post Office
Niagara Falls, NY
Maine Local 458
Washington, DC
Dallas, TX
Hillcrest Post Office
Niagara Falls, NY
Maine Local 458
Thousands of dedicated postal workers took to the streets for our “October 1 National Day of Action” to let the public know just how well we can move the mail when given the proper tools. 0
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