Lakeisha is a Mail Processing Clerk keeping your mail moving through the USPS! She wishes you a happy holiday season!

Tyrielle shares what she does to ensure the mail gets through the complicated equipment inside postal facilities and reaches you, near or far. Great work, Tyreille!

The Postal Service recently notified APWU that they will be sending a letter to employees regarding the tax deduction for the premium portion of FLSA overtime that some employees may be eligible to take under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. apwu.org/news/tax-inf...

Barry sends postal workers a special message of thanks for getting holiday mail out to every zip code, no matter the weather!

Crystal from Texas extends heartfelt gratitude to postal workers for their dedication during the festive season. Even with shorter days and longer shifts, we ensure timely delivery of every gift!

Clerk Division Settles Three Major Postal Support Employee Disputes apwu.org/news/clerk-d...

Marti Jablonski from Michigan is a USPS Building Maintenance Mechanic. During the busiest time of the year, she makes sure that your gifts are processed and ready for delivery to your loved ones! Thank a postal worker today! Visit our link: usmailnotforsale.org/thanks

Postal workers - your hard work has not gone unnoticed this Peak Season! Vicki from Nevada sends her thanks and holiday cheer for all your work this year!

Some people say never skip leg day - during peak season, every day is leg day for postal workers! This Peak Season postal workers are leaving it all on the workroom floor to get your holiday mail to you!

As Peak Season ramps up, APWU Pres. Jonathan Smith wishes postal workers a safe and happy holiday season. www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1cr...

There's a lot of packages and cards to get to their destinations at this time of year, but what matters to you, matters to us! Thank you for using the USPS this time of year, and thank a postal worker for getting the job done!

Doris from NC shows what peak season is like for postal workers: long days and nights bringing holiday cheer to every U.S. household. Their dedication ensures timely delivery of packages and happiness.

The 2026 APWU Pay Period Calendar and Leave Chart are now available on the APWU website under Frequently Requested Resources. Read More: apwu.org/news/2026-pa...

Shawn, a USPS truck driver, ensures gifts reach coast to coast in time for the holidays. Postal workers like him make our festive season shine brighter! #USPS #HolidayHeroes

Postal worker George from Richmond, VA sends a message during the busiest time of season for postal workers. Keep it up George! We appreciate you!

APWU Local 0001 in Chicago honored their local's anniversary and the Postal Service's 250 years of service today with a proclamation by the City of Chicago, and used their platform to warn about the dangers of postal privatization. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lei_...

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is back—America’s largest workplace giving campaign! This year, countless postal workers were hit hard by natural disasters. If you’re participating, consider supporting the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF), which helps postal families rebuild after disaster.

Throughout peak season, postal workers are the engine behind the memories that make this season bright for millions of children and families. Thank postal workers for all they do behind the scenes to ensure the holidays are special for your loved ones. Visit apwu.org/thanks to get started.

#HappyThanksgiving APWU! This year, Public Post Office Day coincides with Thanksgiving. As you celebrate, take a moment to give thanks to postal workers who are working diligently to ensure mail parcels makes it to your loved ones this holiday season.

Imposed tariffs keep millions of packages from reaching American small businesses, working families, and those who rely on home delivery each day.

We set the record straight on the safety and security of Vote-by-Mail:

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has initiated a rotating strike in the fight for a fair contract. Just like us, CUPW is determined to preserve good, public postal services and good union jobs for the workers who provide them.

A Grand Alliance interviewed Laurie Masterson, an Amazon worker in Bellingham, MA, who shared anti-union tactics the giant corporation takes to intimidate those who wish to organize.

On Sept. 30, our union family in the Palestinian Postal Service Workers Union (PPSWU) sent a message asking for support and solidarity in the months ahead. View their letter and leave a message in solidarity:

This month in Labor History, we share the story of Eugene V. Debs, an American trade unionist, social and economic political activist, and cofounding member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).

APWU's Milwaukee Area Local hangs up the proclamations they secured to honor the 250th anniversary of the Postal Service. Read more about #USPS250 at apwu.org/250

Milwaukee, WI honors #USPS250 with a city and county proclamation.

Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson provides a summary of the APWU Post Office Women for Equal Rights (POWER) 22nd Biennial National Convention that took place in New York, NY in August.

Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor remembers the life and legacy of Yolanda "Yoggi" Riley, a longtime APWU member and union activist who career spanned nearly 60 years.

APWU Health Plan Director Sarah Jane Rodriguez highlights the APWU Health Plan's partnership with the American Cancer Society to spread awareness about the detection and treatment of breast cancer.

Congratulations to the Members of the Broward County Area Local who are celebrating the signing of a proclamation by Pompano Beach, FL Mayor Rex Hardin!

We are proud to share that the Broward County Area Local has secured a proclamation from Pompano Beach, FL - Celebrating the #USPS250 milestone and honoring the public mission of the Postal Service.

Organization Director Anna Smith reflects on successful organizing efforts of the past year, and sets sights on 2026 organizing goals.

Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman reflects on the department's achievements over the past year, including various trainings and support programs.

Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard provides a summary of the Legislative & Political Conference that took place ahead of the 2025 APWU All-Craft Conference in Las Vegas. apwu.org/news/fightin...

In his last column as Support Services Director, Arrion Brown shares a summary of the Support Services Conference which took place in Las Vegas at the 2025 APWU All-Craft Conference.

PPWU Support Services Director George Jendrey stands with Dupont, PA Mayor Elaine Lello as they display the proclamation signed on Oct. 14 on behalf of the town, honoring #USPS250 and supporting postal workers across the country!

MVS Director Michael Foster provides a summary of the Motor Vehicle Service Craft Conference which took place in Las Vegas at the 2025 APWU All-Craft Conference.

The Pennsylvania Postal Workers Union is one of the latest to announce that they have procured a signed a proclamation honoring #USPS250! PPWU Support Services Director George Jendrey worked with Dupont, PA Mayor Elaine Lello, to get a proclamation signed honoring the public mission of the USPS!

Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun provides a recap of the Maintenance Craft Conference held in Las Vegas during the 2025 APWU All-Craft Conference in October.

Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks discusses the historic settlement reached on Time and Attendance Collection System (TACS) duties, signaling a finality to what has been a persistent issue for the Clerk Division.

APWU Northeast Regional Coordinator Tiffany Foster wishes members a happy holiday season, and looks ahead to the future of APWU after an enlivening Young Members Conference. Finally, she reminds us of the need to keep fighting for justice and workplace rights.

Many new terms of the 2024-2027 APWU contract are being implemented this month and next. IRD Charlie Cash goes over in detail when and what to expect regarding adjustments to APWU-represented workers’ pay.

For locals planning holiday celebrations for members, it is natural to consider giving gift cards out as door prizes. But Sec-Treasurer Liz Powell reminds local sec-treasurers to consider a few key questions before going this route. apwu.org/news/spendin...

APWU Vice President Debby Szeredy reiterates the importance of postal workers and a public Postal Service for communities in her latest column for the American Postal Worker magazine. apwu.org/news/deliver...

For his final column as APWU President, Mark Dimondstein reflects on his time leading the postal workers’ union. Read his last thoughts here:

The Proclamation Campaign is gaining steam! Greater Oregon A/L Treasurer Linda O’Donnell and the Auxiliary worked together to secure a proclamation in La Pine, OR - a rural community that depends on the Universal Service Obligation to deliver the mail every day! Read more: apwu.org/news/oregon-...

Thank you, Mayor Roberts @electroberts.bsky.social, for signing a proclamation on behalf of the City of Shoreline celebrating #USPS250 and honoring the public mission of the Postal Service!

The November-December issue of the APWU magazine is arriving at your door soon. Check your mailbox and enjoy reading!

Thanks to the solidarity and efforts of Virgilio Goze, a shop steward at NALC Branch 79 in Seattle, WA - the Mayor of the City of Shoreline (WA) signed a proclamation celebrating USPS 250 and honoring the public mission of the Postal Service. Read more: apwu.org/news/mayor-o...