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RSVP to get reminders for our next livestream this Tuesday at 7PM ET! apwu.org/live?utm_sou...
Jonathan Smith officially elected to the AFL-CIO Executive Council, keeping APWU's voice strong in the federation! apwu.org/news/apwu-pr...
The APWU National Executive Board met February 23-24 and adopted a proclamation to honor the women of the APWU throughout March, Women’s History Month, recognizing the “unique and powerful role” women have played in the APWU and in society. View the proclamation: apwu.org/news/apwu-ho...
Join APWU President Jonathan Smith for his next APWU Live event on March 10, celebrating the Great Postal Strike. We will feature 1970 strikers and young APWU members addressing the struggles we face today. Don't miss it! apwu.org/news/join-ap...
The APWU's Clerk Division and the Postal Service recently established a set of Q&As to clarify terms of the Time and Attendance Collection System (TACS) settlement agreement. Read more: apwu.org/news/clerk-d...
APWU Celebrates Women's History Month, honoring the important role women have played in shaping the labor movement and advancing social justice.
As the nation gathers to honor the life of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, the American Postal Workers Union mourns a true champion of working people, civil rights, and our public Postal Service. Rev. Jackson passed away on Feb. 17 at the age of 84.
UPDATE: After a meeting with APWU President Jonathan Smith, DIR Charlie Cash and Maintenance Director Balogun; the Postal Service has decided to delay the discontinuance of the NCED Per Diem Pilot until June 1, 2026, for the purpose of facilitating further discussion regarding this matter.
Why is COLA a big deal? Because COLA is rare. Only about 11% of US workers have any cost of living adjustment. Many major unions don't have it at all. APWU career employees will see theirs arriving in paychecks dated March 27.
" We have to be brave enough to stick together and use our solidarity because that is our strength." When filing out a PS Form 1767 to report a dangerous, unsafe, workplace hazard, don't submit it annoymously; put your name on the line to let management know we take workplace safety seriously.
Former APWU President Clifford “Cliff” Guffey passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the age of 76.
Our new COLA Explainer video shows you how each piece fits together and why COLA remains an important protection — even when the amount is lower than we'd like.
For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory. n.pr/4ayRPUJ
I am against any law that blocks VOTE BY MAIL
VOTE BY MAIL IS SAFE & SECURE
There is NO DATA that supports rampant voter fraud with vote by mail
Mail voting fraud: Data points to low risk and high benefits for voters | Brookings share.google/g9gK45svHbZX...
You are correct! He was a longtime supporter of union workers and our fight(s) against postal privatization. He really understood that labor/civil/human rights are all entwined.
Mike Mize of the Michigan Postal Workers Union shares the story of his workplace injury. We cannot stress enough the importance of filing a PS Form 1767 whenever you encounter an unsafe working condition. Watch the full video at apwu.org/safety
Public institution for the people, union jobs, what's not to love??
When federal workers have a strong voice on the job, it helps the government better serve working people.
President Trump’s attempts at union-busting not only hurts federal workers — it hurts ALL workers and the essential services we rely on.
APWU has something that most workers in America don't. A built-in protection that helps you keep pace with real life. It's called the cost of living adjustment or COLA. Learn more at apwu.org/cola
APWU mourns the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, staunch supporter of labor, and postal ally. Rest in Power.
"I’m looking for the Postal Service not only to be an affordable option, but to be a more realistic option. [...] There’s other services that we should be providing to our community." APWU President Jonathan Smith sits down with Federal News Network to discuss expanding services for USPS customers.
Right-wing Heritage Foundation’s own data shows fewer than 100 noncitizens voted since 1982 (!!!)
This is not a real problem. “The SAVE ACT is a Trojan horse to nationalize elections”: open.substack.com/pub/thiswill...
They are kind of the best though - postal workers doing postal things in every kind of community. We love to see it 💌
Ok, but don't forget to buy a second book of the 250 anniversary stamps! One to frame, one to use to mail your letters! 💌
This period's COLA may be modest, but understanding how it works helps you see the full picture of your compensation. Check out APWU’s new video:
The third COLA increase under the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement has been announced.
"It is the union's position that every employee has the right to call 9 -1 -1. That is not even debatable. This is what you're supposed to do in an emergency situation." - APWU President Jonathan Smith.
(next to an image of a ballot box behind bars) THE ANTI-VOTER "SAVE ACT" WOULD MAKE IT HARDER FOR MILLIONS OF ELIGIBLE VOTERS TO CAST A BALLOT
(next to images of a passport and a birth certificate) TO CAST A BALLOT, THE "SAVE" ACT WOULD REQUIRE RESTRICTIVE VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS, LIKE A PASSPORT OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE IN ORDER TO REGISTER TO VOTE.
(next to an image of a map of the US) MORE THAN HALF OF AMERICAN CITIZENS — 150 MILLION CITIZENS-DO NOT HAVE A PASSPORT. MILLIONS DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATES.
(next to an image of voters waiting in line near a “VOTE HERE” sign) ALL THE "SAVE" ACT WILL DO IS MAKE IT HARDER FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS TO CAST THEIR BALLOT.
The GOP is pursuing new voter suppression legislation modeled on the infamous SAVE Act. This series of bills would end registration by mail and add new ID requirements that could prevent millions of eligible voters from registering. Congress needs to hear from us: indivisible.org/actions/stop...
ICYMI: Watch APWU President Jonathan Smith’s first livestream “Talk Is Cheap: Safety Matters” — real talk on workplace safety & demanding safe jobs! apwu.org/news/apwu-pr...
