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APWU Livestream Celebrates the Great Postal Strike, Unveils Digital History Center
On Tuesday, March 11, APWU President Jonathan Smith hosted a livestream that celebrated the Great Postal Strike, a week-long work stoppage in March of 1970 that secured collective bargaining rights, vastly improved wages, and other benefits that assured a better life for generations of postal workers and led to the formation of the APWU. The […]
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Just Say ‘No!’ to the Postal Pulse!
The Postal Service has announced that it is once again conducting a “Postal Pulse” survey from March 10 to April 17. APWU leadership is urging members to refrain from participating in management’s Postal Pulse survey. In the past, management has used surveys as a weapon against us in negotiations and arbitrations—often as grounds to deny […]
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The American Postal Workers Union Launches Interactive Online History Center
(This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The APWU has launched an interactive website designed to expand access to the APWU History Center, which opened in 2023 at the APWU Headquarters Building, allowing members and the public to virtually explore the union’s storied history, no matter where they […]
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APWU Livestream Tonight – Celebrating the Great Postal Strike
Join APWU President Jonathan Smith tonight, March 10, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT for a special episode of APWU Live celebrating the anniversary of the Great Postal Strike, which began 56 years ago in March 1970. President Smith will host a guest panel of 1970 strikers and APWU young members to discuss the strikers’ […]
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APWU Files Amicus Brief Supporting the Prohibition to Mail Concealable Handguns
The APWU has filed an amicus (“friend of the court”) brief in Shreve v. U.S. Postal Service (W.D. Pa.), a case challenging the federal law prohibiting individuals from mailing concealable handguns. The plaintiff argues that 18 U.S.C. §1715 — a 1927 law banning the mailing of concealable pistols, revolvers, and similar firearms by private individuals […]
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APWU President Jonathan Smith Addresses Congressional Postal Service Caucus, Advocates for a Vibrant Public Postal Service
APWU President Jonathan Smith attended a Congressional Postal Service Caucus Roundtable discussion with postal union leaders on Thursday, March 5, at the U.S. Capitol. Postal labor leaders briefed members of Congress on the pressing issues they are facing and discussed ways to improve the Postal Service. The Congressional Postal Service Caucus is a bipartisan coalition […]
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APWU President Jonathan Smith Elected to AFL-CIO Executive Council
APWU President Jonathan Smith was elected to the AFL-CIO Executive Council at its Winter Meeting held in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, March 4. The Executive Council of the AFL-CIO is the main governing body that directs the work of the organization between national conventions. The council sets direction, makes key decisions, and oversees the AFL-CIO’s […]
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Join APWU President Jonathan Smith’s Livestream Celebrating the Great Postal Strike of 1970, Preparing for the Struggles Ahead
On Tuesday, March. 10 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, APWU President Jonathan Smith will host a livestream to celebrate the anniversary of the Great Postal Strike, which began in March 1970. During next week’s APWU Live, President Smith will host a guest panel of 1970 strikers and APWU young members for an in-depth conversation […]
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APWU Honors Women’s History Month
The APWU honors the contributions of American women in shaping our nation in March, during Women’s History Month. “Women have played a pivotal role in the advancement of social justice throughout history,” said APWU President Jonathan Smith. “We enourage all members to get involved in recognizing womens’ participation in organized labor and the APWU.” The […]
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SAVE America Act Threatens Voting Rights for Working Americans
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (S.1383), also known as the SAVE America Act, does nothing to “save” America. In fact, this bill would make it significantly harder for millions of Americans to register and vote. This bill represents a significant threat to our democracy — and unless the Senate acts to stop it, it […]
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