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Editable Turnout Flyer – March 20, 2025
https://d1ocufyfjsc14h.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/editable_flyer.pdfA turnout flyer for local and state leaders to use to share information about their events for March 20.
Read More....APWU Announces Day of Action to Defend the Public Postal Service
March 6, 2025On March 20, postal workers and allies across the country will take to the streets to stand together and say Hands Off Our Public Postal Service
The Postal Service is facing one of the most serious threats in its 250-year history. The new administration has announced plans to strip the Postal Service of its independence by moving it under the Commerce Department, placing it under the control of billionaire interests rather than the American people. This is nothing short of an illegal hostile takeover, a direct threat to the public institution that serves 169 million addresses across the country, no matter who we are or where we live.
Elon Musk, the President’s ‘Special Advisor’ has just today made it clear that he wants to see the Postal Service privatized, claiming it would be more “efficient” under corporate control. Let’s be real—when billionaires talk about “efficiency,” they mean slashing jobs, gutting services, and jacking up prices to pad their profits
The APWU is fighting back.
On March 20, postal workers and allies across the country will take to the streets to stand together and say Hands Off Our Public Postal Service! The APWU’s Day of Action will join postal workers and the public against these threats of privatization and political interference on the public Postal Service. Find an event near you!
Why We’re Taking Action
The Postal Service is enshrined in the Constitution, created by Congress, and belongs to the people—not billionaires and private corporations. If this administration succeeds in taking over the USPS, it will set off a chain reaction that leads to higher prices, reduced service, and the destruction of tens of thousands of union jobs—many held by military veterans. The Postal Service is the low-cost anchor of a $1.2 trillion mail and package industry that sustains over 7 million jobs. Undermining it threatens not just postal workers, but communities nationwide.
Stand With Us – Take Action
On March 20, APWU members and allies will rally to demand that Congress and the American people stand against this illegal takeover. Here’s how you can join the fight:
Find a rally near you and commit to taking action.
Tell Congress: Hands Off Our Public Postal Service!
Email your senators and representatives urging them to protect the USPS.
Call your senators to demand they fight back against this threat.
Record a short video sharing why the Postal Service matters to you and your community.
Find all these actions and more at apwu.org/action.
The public Postal Service is a democratic right, and we won’t back down in defending it. On March 20, join us in the streets to fight for our jobs, our service, and our future.
Together, we say: The U.S. Mail Is Not For Sale
March 20 Announcement WNAOn March 20, postal workers and allies across the country will take to the streets to stand together and say Hands Off Our Public Postal Service!0
Read More....NY TIMES: As Trump Eyes the Postal Service, Concerns Grow Over Its Independence
March 6, 2025President Trump’s attempt to exert more control over the U.S. Postal Service has fueled concerns that those efforts could hurt the agency’s ability to reliably deliver mail to all corners of the country, a mandate that is core to its mission.
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Postal Privatization Once Again Rearing Its Ugly Head!
March 10, 2025APWU President Dimondstein provides answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding what it would mean if the Postal Service were to be privatized.
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In 2018, then-President Trump openly called for completely breaking up the public Postal Service and selling it to private corporations. A massive fightback led by the APWU, in unity with the people of the country, temporarily derailed those dangerous plans. Not surprisingly, Trump is once again calling for postal privatization. Many conservative politicians and rightwing media pundits are jumping on the bandwagon, including The Washington Post, which is owned by Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos.
Despite Trump’s past record, a significant portion of our members voted for him.
Few, if any, workers would willingly vote to destroy their own jobs, union, rights, and benefits. It appears too many underestimate the dangers of privatization and believe we would keep our union and negotiated union contracts if the Postal Service is sold off to private corporations. Consider the following:
What is Postal Privatization?
Q: What is postal privatization?
A: The USPS is owned by the people and exists to serve everyone with universal, affordable service; if privatized, it would exist to make maximum profit to enrich corporations, Wall Street, and billionaires.
Q: If the USPS is sold off to private corporations, what will happen to my job?
A: We would no longer be working for the USPS. The new owners would decide how many employees it wants and who to hire. Fair hiring practices for disabled veterans and people from all walks of life would likely cease.
Q: What would happen to our union contract and its negotiated wages and benefits?
A: Our contract is with the USPS. The APWU and our union contract cannot be automatically carried forward to private companies. Our wage rates, benefits, cost-of- living adjustments (COLAs), and financial and job security will be gone unless and until workers rebuild the union and win them back.
Q: What would happen to my retirement benefits?
A: Our retirement is tied to our status as federal employees. If privatized, we would no longer be government employees. Those vested would have retirement benefits frozen and they would never increase. Not-yet-vested and new workers would likely not be covered by any defined benefit retirement plan.
Q: What about our health insurance?
A: Our health insurance is tied to the Federal Employee Health Bene t (FEHB) system and secured in our union contract. We would be at the mercy of private companies that would determine whether to provide health insurance and they would determine cost.
Q: Would I still have no-layoff protections?
A: No. There are no private-sector workers, union or not, who have full protection from layoffs.
Q: Would I still have “just cause” protections against unjust discipline, including termination?
A: No. This tremendous job security right would be eliminated.
Q: Would postal workers still maintain our strong leave and holiday benefits?
A: No. Sick, vacation, and holiday leave would be at the whim of non-union companies.
Q: Would I still have the right to le grievances to resolve problems?
A: Not unless it is a unionized private company with such negotiated provisions.
Q: Would I still maintain seniority for bidding jobs and other rights?
A: No. Postal seniority and the benefits that come with it would be lost.
Q: What would happen to postal services for the people of the country?
A: No private company could be compelled to deliver everywhere, no matter who we are or where we live. Postal services would be based on profit and would likely cease for vast parts of the country. Our national treasure would be destroyed.
Privatization is bad for workers, bad for unions, and bad for the people. Prices go up and service goes down, while the bosses and billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos laugh all the way to the bank. Let’s be clear-eyed and ready for battle and declare “The U.S. Mail Is Not for Sale!” Onward! ■
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Tell your story: The U.S. Mail is Not For Sale!
The USPS is one of the most cherished institutions in our nation. For 250 years, postal workers have been proud to serve the American people, keeping the mail moving effectively, efficiently and equitably to every doorstep across the country.
However, the USPS we all rely on for our letters, medications and parcels, is being threatened.
Recent reporting indicates the White House plans to eliminate the Postal Board of Governors—a move that represents an illegal hostile takeover of our Public Postal Service.
Postal workers are prepared to stand up and fight back to defend the public postal service we all deserve. But we need your help – Record a message of support for postal workers; Tell us what the public postal service means to you.
Support Postal WorkersRecord a Video of Support
The USPS is one of the most cherished institutions in our nation. For 250 years, postal workers have been proud to serve the American people, keeping the mail moving effectively, efficiently and equitably to every doorstep across the country.
However, the USPS we all rely on for our letters, medications and parcels, is being threatened.
Recent reporting indicates the White House plans to eliminate the Postal Board of Governors—a move that represents an illegal hostile takeover of our Public Postal Service.
Postal workers are prepared to stand up and fight back to defend the public postal service we all deserve. But we need your help – Record a message of support for postal workers; Tell us what the public postal service means to you.
Enter your information and confirm that you agree for APWU, our campaigns and allies to share and edit your video. See below for the full disclaimer information.
Take a moment to collect your thoughts and keep it short – 30 seconds to a minute are ideal.
Think about why the USPS is important to you. Include your name and state your town or city, and talk about what you use the Postal Service for.
What would be the consequences for you if the Postal Service shut down or were severely damaged?
Now press the record button and start – why is the public postal service important to you?
Record Your Message of Support!I agree that APWU may use photographs or video footage of me. I authorize APWU to use my name, likeness, photograph, image, voice, or video footage of me for any purpose in print, electronic, video, or other communications. I understand and agree that APWU will own all rights, including copyrights, of any kind in the photograph or video footage submitted. I grant APWU the unrestricted right and permission to edit, modify, use, re-use, publish, and republish, in whole or in part, the photograph or video footage of me without restriction, made through any and all media now or later known. I waive and release any claims that I may have against APWU, and any of its respective licensees, successors, assigns, heirs or representatives: (i) Based upon or arising from any use of my photograph or video footage by APWU, including without limitation, any right to inspect the communications or to pre-approve the use of my image, (ii) Any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement, or (iii) For any payment(s) for such use.
Video submissions are subject to internal review. Submission confirms your consent for possible sharing across APWU platforms. This is not a tool to submit a grievance. To do so, please contact your steward, local representative or national business agent if you need to file a grievance.
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US Postal Service faces murky future as Trump mulls dismantling institution
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/02/usps-trump-postal-service-cutsSunday, March 2, 2025No PrivatizationUS Postal Service faces murky future as Trump mulls dismantling institution
Read More....As Trump Eyes the Postal Service, Concerns Grow Over Its Independence
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/us/politics/trump-usps.htmlTuesday, February 25, 2025No PrivatizationAs Trump Eyes the Postal Service, Concerns Grow Over Its Independence
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APWU President Mark Dimondstein Speaks to Jen Psaki about Threats to the USPS
APWU President Mark Dimondstein went live on MSNBC to speak out against the illegal attack on the USPS that is in the works. President Dimondstein laid bare the dangers of this scheme and made clear what’s at stake for every postal worker and every American who relies on an independent USPS.
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Mark Dimondstein Joins Rev. Al Sharpton to reiterate that the USPS is an essential part of the fabric of the country
APWU President Mark Dimondstein joined Al Sharpton on Sunday to reiterate that the Postal Service is an essential part of the fabric of the country, the low-cost anchor of the growing e-commerce industry, and a source of good, living wage, union jobs for our communities. Moving to dismantle the Postal Service is purely a greedy, profit-driven action that would harm rural delivery and drive up prices.
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Federal Retirement Fairness Act Reintroduced!
March 4, 2025On Feb. 24, 2025, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, or H.R. 1522, was reintroduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA-11) and Rep. David Valadao (R-CA-22). This bipartisan bill would allow temporary postal and federal employees who are promoted to career positions the option of “buying back” the time that they had worked as a non-career employee to use toward their retirement.
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On Feb. 24, 2025, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, or H.R. 1522, was reintroduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA-11) and Rep. David Valadao (R-CA-22). This bipartisan bill would allow temporary postal and federal employees who are promoted to career positions the option of “buying back” the time that they had worked as a non-career employee to use toward their retirement.
Temporary postal employees are non-career employees, such as postal support employees (PSEs), transitional employees, and casuals, who are unable to make contributions to their retirement benefits until they become USPS career employees.
Prior to 1989, postal workers were allowed to make retroactive “catch up” contributions to their retirement benefits, after they made career status, for all the time they worked as a temporary employee. Unfortunately, the authority to make retroactive payments expired on Jan. 1, 1989.
Under the proposed “buy back,” eligible postal workers and federal employees have the voluntary option to make a deposit equal to the amount that would have been contributed to their retirement benefits had they been career employees since their employment began. The calculation of the amount is determined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). This legislation would help postal and federal employees retire earlier by counting the time they worked as a non-career employee toward their retirement. It would affect more than 100,000 APWU members who have converted from temporary to career positions.
As of March 3, 2025, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act has 25 cosponsors in the House of Representatives. Please keep an eye on apwu.org for future information on a Call to Action Day for the Federal Retirement Fairness Act. Remember, an injury to one is an injury to all. We are much stronger together in solidarity, so please help your fellow union members in this collective fight for full, on-time retirement benefits!
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US Mail Not For Sale – Day of Action
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The Postal Service is facing one of the most serious threats in our history. Reports indicate that the Trump administration is preparing an illegal and hostile takeover of the USPS, threatening the stability of our jobs, our workplaces, and the public service we proudly provide. Now more than ever, we must stand together to protect our jobs and our future.
Let’s make it clear to the country that the U.S Mail is Not For Sale!
APWU will post resources and toolkits on this page for you to plan your local action.
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