📬 This year, we celebrate 250 years of the public Postal Service. APWU is encouraging locals to urge city, county, state, or tribal government to pass a proclamation recognizing this milestone. 👉 Find sample proclamation language & local action ideas here: apwu.org/250

A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service highlights the solidarity of the labor movement, and how different coalitions are all working together to address corporate power, protect public services, and advocate for social justice.

Our very own Scharlette a Cotto from APWU is a winner in the 2025 Unions Power America Sweepstakes! by @unionplus.bsky.social 🎉

As your Health Plan Director, three of my goals are to continue to keep our costs affordable, provide strong benefits, and always prioritize you, the member.” Health Plan Director Sarah Jane Rodriguez reinforces her commitment to serving the membership in her third term.

Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson provides information about the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and how to apply for FEMA assistance.

Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor explains the new National Retirement Security Task Force, committed to advancing and protecting the Social Security system and related services critical to retirees, older Americans, and their families.

“It’s member engagement time!” Organization Director Anna Smith kicks off her 2025 National Unite and Fight Organizing Drive, challenging each member to sign up a nonmember coworker between Sept 1 – Oct 31.

“As we look to the future, it is clear that the USPS and APWU will continue to play a vital role in celebrating and promoting American diversity.” Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman shares a brief history of how the postal service and APWU embraces culture and diversity.

“The most important action we can do is exercise our right to vote and encourage others to do the same.” Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard urges members to keep up the fight against postal privatization, check voter registration status and participate in events with the AFL-CIO.

Support Services Director Arrion Brown shares the story of how the division was successful in extending the Telework Pilot Program for Accounting Service Centers and Information Technology employees.

MVS Director Michael Foster provides a summary of two national-level arbitrations won by APWU, the Das 110 award and the Brent 600 award, along with steps to implementation.

Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun provides updates on the Field Maintenance Operation (FMO) Work Order Application pilot and proposed new maintenance exams.

Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks shares the new Memorandum of Understanding achieved as part of our new union contract, which allows Hub Clerks voluntarily working outside of their home installation the option to choose where they want to be detailed within a 50-mile radius.

Eastern Regional Coordinator AJ Jones informs members on the timeline for local implementation for the 2024-2027 contract term, and the four pillars of a union.

“Having reliable, apolitical data that is not influenced by one political party or another, is vital to the integrity of some of our contract provisions.” Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash explains the importance of accurate data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics in relation to our pay.

“To be proactive, you must have a strategic plan - one that considers your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.” Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell shares how strategic planning can lead to success for your local, guided by the shared values of APWU’s mission.

“The Postal Service is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. We cannot allow private markets to enrich themselves off the backs of postal workers, customers, and the public.” - Vice President Debby Szeredy encourages members to take action and stand up for our public Postal Service.

APWU President Mark Dimondstein penned an opinion piece for Newsweek in honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service:

The APWU celebrates 250 years of the public Postal Service! We postal workers play a vital role in connecting communities, by delivering essential mail, goods and services to every address in America. Read more about the highlights in the Sept/Oct 2025 edition of The American Postal Worker magazine!

September is Suicide Prevention Month, led by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The Industrial Relations Department provides information on how to recognize the signs of someone struggling with mental health and suicidal thoughts in the workplace, and the tools available to help.

Happy Labor Day, APWU! We encourage you to honor the day by participating in a local action to honor labor's legacy, and unite & fight to build power for the future.

Tomorrow we honor the power of organized labor. In these times, Labor Day is not just a holiday, it's a day to stand together with our union siblings and allies as the struggle continues. Find a local labor event going on near you. www.mobilize.us/aflcio/map/?...

📢 New Podcast Episode! This Labor Day, APWU reminds every postal worker: our gains at the bargaining table are powered by YOU. 🔗 Listen here: apwu.podbean.com/e/colas-retr... #APWU #LaborDay #UnionStrong

This Labor Day, union members and community organizations are standing up and fighting back against billionaire attacks on workers' rights and the working class. Will you stand with us? Find a Labor Day event near you: www.mobilize.us/aflcio/map/?...

As we see rising attacks on workers' rights and civil rights, it is important to remember where we have been and how we must keep fighting for justice.

On the 62nd anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, I’m reminded that civil rights and labor rights are inseparable. America’s unions remain committed to making Dr. King’s vision for America real for all workers: fair wages, equal rights, and dignity for all.

Unions are our best and most proven defense against oligarchy and authoritarianism—which is why the Trump regime is trying to take labor rights back to the 1920s. I discussed this and more with @anatosaurus.bsky.social www.weekendreading.net/p/labor-day-...

"They’re attacking us because they know we are one of the last lines of defense against their effort to dismantle America’s public health system... As a union, we’re not going anywhere." www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

The Postal Service has provided tentative dates for the additional negotiated pay provisions in the 2024-2027 National Agreement and the date of the retroactive payment for the pay increases due for the “stopgap” period of November 16, 2024, to August 22, 2025.

Just in case anyone needs a reminder...Vote-By-Mail is safe, secure, and efficient! www.commoncause.org/articles/mai...

The APWU has won a major national arbitration decision protecting the rights of Maintenance Craft employees in "Pending Qualification' status. Read more: apwu.org/news/mainten...

On #WorkersLaborDay, we’ll show billionaires who we are and how we fight. We will stand together to speak up and demand better. #WorkersDeserve freedom, fairness and security, and we WILL fight for an economy that works for workers. Join us! workerslaborday.org

As workers’ rights come under attack during this presidential administration, this Labor Day is about more than celebrating our history – it’s about standing up for working people. We encourage members to take action this Labor Day to defend the rights of labor achieved throughout history.

Voting by mail has proven itself time and time again to be a safe, secure, and reliable method of voting. In the last national election, postal workers delivered 99% of ballots on time and effectively. apwu.org/news/trump-a...

Labor Day is just around the corner - but as workers' rights are under attack, this year we need to honor the day with more than a picnic. Thousands of union members and community organizations are poised to take action! Find or organize an event near you: www.mobilize.us/mayday/

The pay increases show in paychecks dated September 12, 2025. The $811 COLA will be effective pay period 20-2025 (begins September 6, 2025) and will show in paychecks dated September 26, 2025. This is not the retroactive pay. Read more apwu.org/news/tentati...

The USPS is under attack by billionaires and powerful corporations who wish to privatize it, which would increase costs and delivery time. As it celebrates 250 years of service, @apwu.bsky.social and America’s unions proudly say that U.S. mail is not for sale!

We are fed up with: 🙅‍♀️ Low wages 🙅‍♀️ No paid time off 🙅‍♀️ Unaffordable healthcare That’s why we’re joining VA workers across America today to stand #UnionStrongForVets! If you believe an attack on veterans is an attack on us all, take action:

Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson tips on how to become an effective leader in our union from APWU’s Leadership Development handbook, and ways to take action against the privatization of the public Postal Service.

As Veterans Affairs workers continue to deal with rising inflation, healthcare costs, and grocery prices, the same people who claim to “support veterans” are now busting our union. It’s time they stand up and protect the workers who provide invaluable services to veterans. #UnionStrongForVets:

"Life can be chaotic, and being a postal worker can be stressful!" APWU Health Plan Director Sarah Jane Rodriguez presents Calm Health, a program for Consumer Driven Option members that provides 24/7 access to mental wellbeing support.

“These despicable, anti-worker actions aimed at the federal workforce and the necessary services they provide speak louder than words about where this administration stands concerning working people and our unions. If we don’t stand together, we will fall separately." apwu.org/news/preside...

Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor urges postal workers to prepare for retirement by attending retirement planning seminars hosted by the APWU Retirees Department and staying abreast of relevant legislation.

The Industrial Relations Department reminds members of their safety rights in the workplace, and shares tips on how to stay safe during all-weather disasters:

Pres. Dimondstein penned a moving op/ed about the importance of the public Postal Service as we celebrate 250 years of service. Read and SHARE! www.newsweek.com/mail-workers...

"The USPS is a successful example of government 'of, by, and for the people.' It belongs to us, the people, and not to Wall Street." APWU President Dimondstein provides his unique perspective on the United States Postal Service as it celebrates its 250th anniversary. www.newsweek.com/mail-workers...

“Organizing isn’t a one-time event; it must be a continuous movement powered by our members who understand that our fight is never ending.”- Organizing Director Anna Smith highlights two locals that led successful organizing drives in 2025.

Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman provides a recap of the Human Relations Conference that was held in Houston, TX June 12-16.

Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard shares the role APWU members played in successfully lobbying to remove three harmful FERs provisions from H.R. 1 before it was signed into law.

Support Services Director Arrion Brown highlights wins for the Support Services division, including a ratified contract for Hollingsworth Inc. workers and a tentative agreement for the Human Resources Shared Services Center.