APWU - The American Postal Workers Union

APWU - The American Postal Workers Union The APWU represents more than 200,000 USPS employees & retirees, & 2,000 private-sector mail workers.

APWU fights for dignity and respect on the job for the workers we represent, as well as for decent pay & benefits & safe working conditions. The APWU is the world's largest postal union, representing more than 200,000 USPS employees and retirees, and nearly 2,000 private-sector mail workers. The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) welcomes discussion and comments on our page from members and supp

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A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service interviewed AFL-CIO Occupational Safety and Health Director Rebecca L...
05/23/2026

A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service interviewed AFL-CIO Occupational Safety and Health Director Rebecca L. Reindel about the organization’s safety initiatives and issues regarding workplace safety industry-wide.

In this special safety-focused issue of The American Postal Worker, A Grand Alliance spoke with Occupational Safety and Health Director Rebecca L. Reindel from one of our most prominent member organizations, the AFL-CIO. Rebecca is from a union family in Cleveland, OH. Her father is a retired pipefi...

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offers 10-hour and 30-hour safety training certifications to help k...
05/23/2026

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offers 10-hour and 30-hour safety training certifications to help keep our workplaces safe. Learn more:

Follow along as we share a day in the life of the Salt Lake City Area Local Industrial Relations Director Rebecca Gill.
05/23/2026

Follow along as we share a day in the life of the Salt Lake City Area Local Industrial Relations Director Rebecca Gill.

This month in Labor History, we look back at the 1991 chemical plant explosion at IMC Fertilizer Plant in Sterlington, L...
05/23/2026

This month in Labor History, we look back at the 1991 chemical plant explosion at IMC Fertilizer Plant in Sterlington, LA, a tragedy that led to stronger OSHA oversight, union-led workplace safety reforms, and stricter enforcement of industrial safety standards.

“Skin cancer can affect both people who get too much sun and people who don’t get any at all…” Health Plan Director Sara...
05/22/2026

“Skin cancer can affect both people who get too much sun and people who don’t get any at all…” Health Plan Director Sarah J. Rodriguez shares safety tips to prevent skin cancer during the summer.

“Make safety plans for each room of your home to exit safely in an emergency.” Research & Education Director Joyce B. Ro...
05/22/2026

“Make safety plans for each room of your home to exit safely in an emergency.” Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson provides safety tips for use at home courtesy of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

“Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults.” Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor shares ...
05/22/2026

“Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults.” Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor shares practices to maintain safe homes and reduce the risk of falls and injuries for retirees.

“Safety is one of the reasons unions exist today!” - Organization Director Anna Smith explains how union organizing resu...
05/22/2026

“Safety is one of the reasons unions exist today!” - Organization Director Anna Smith explains how union organizing resulted from inadequate safety measures, and the impact of union orientation.

“When we prioritize safety, we become more productive, engaged, and committed to our work.” Human Relations Director Dal...
05/22/2026

“When we prioritize safety, we become more productive, engaged, and committed to our work.” Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman provides an overview of services offered by the Human Relations Department that support worker safety and wellbeing.

As a postal worker and former president of the William H. Burrus Cleveland Area Local, I have witnessed the devastating impact workplace injuries have on our members and their families. We are passionate about promoting safety and providing support for our members. Safety and health aren’t just pr...

05/21/2026

Joint safety committees are paramount to building a strong safety network to help enforce workplace safety. Learn how to start a safety committee in your local:

Joint safety committees are paramount to building a strong safety network to help enforce workplace safety. Learn how to start a safety committee in your local:

“As postal workers, we have proven that we can efficiently process and deliver ballots during every election season.” Le...
05/21/2026

“As postal workers, we have proven that we can efficiently process and deliver ballots during every election season.” Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard discusses the efficacy of vote-by-mail and mail-in ballots.

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