The American Postal Workers Union

APWU Livestream Tonight – Celebrating the Great Postal Strike | American Postal Workers Union 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…

Tune in to APWU LIVE with Jonathan Smith TONIGHT at 7pm ET/4pm PT. Read more at: apwu.org/news/apwu-li...

👇ICYMI: President Smith is hosting a livestream tomorrow - send your message to members of the Great Postal Strike and RSVP at apwu.org/live?utm_sou...

APWU President Jonathan Smith Addresses Congressional Postal Service Caucus, Advocates for a Vibrant Public Postal Service | American Postal Workers Union 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…

APWU President Jonathan Smith attended a Congressional Postal Service Caucus roundtable with postal union leaders on Thursday to brief members of Congress on the pressing issues we face and how to keep the USPS as a public, universal service available to all. Read more: apwu.org/news/apwu-pr...

RSVP to get reminders for our next livestream this Tuesday at 7PM ET! apwu.org/live?utm_sou...

APWU President Jonathan Smith Elected to AFL-CIO Executive Council | American Postal Workers Union 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…

Jonathan Smith officially elected to the AFL-CIO Executive Council, keeping APWU's voice strong in the federation! apwu.org/news/apwu-pr...

APWU Honors Women's History Month | American Postal Workers Union 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…

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’s Livestream Celebrating the Great Postal Strike of 1970, Preparing for the Struggles Ahead | American Postal Workers Union 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’...

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...

Clerk Division, Postal Service Establish Q&As to Clarify TACS Settlement Issues | American Postal Workers Union On Feb. 26, 2026, the Clerk Division and the Postal Service jointly agreed to a set of Questions and Answers (Q&As) to confirm their intentions in the recent Time and Attendance Collection System…

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.

APWU Statement on the Passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson | American Postal Workers Union Honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson: a champion of civil rights and working people, remembered by the American Postal Workers Union.

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.

LATEST UPDATE RE: Postal Service Announces Intent to Cease Off-Site Training Per Diem in Maintenance Craft | American Postal Workers Union 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…

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.

Remembering Former President Cliff Guffey | American Postal Workers Union Former APWU President Clifford “Cliff” Guffey passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the age of 76.

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.

How to register to vote and check your registration status 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.

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

Mail voting fraud: Data points to low risk and high benefits for voters | Brookings Analysis finds mail voting fraud in the U.S. is exceedingly rare and shows universal vote-by-mail boosts access, turnout, and cost efficiency.

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??

Trump Renews Push to End Union Contracts for Federal Workers (1) The Trump administration ordered federal agencies to begin the process of formally terminating collective bargaining agreements with public-sector unions, a move the unions argued should prompt a DC court to intervene.

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.

Postal union president focused on keeping USPS an ‘affordable option,’ amid agency’s financial woes | Federal News Network Jonathan Smith, president of the American Postal Workers Union, told Federal News Network USPS should focus on affordability to win back customers.

"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:

Third Cost-of-Living Adjustment Announced | American Postal Workers Union In accordance with the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement, career employees represented by the APWU will receive a $0.12 per hour cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), effective March 7, 2026. The…

The third COLA increase under the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement has been announced.

Talk Is Cheap: Safety Matters APWU President Jonathan Smith will hold his first livestream events at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The hour-long livestream will address the safety challenges postal workers face every day and how…

Watch the video in full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK44...