APWU Podcast
”Communicating with You, the Member” is a podcast from APWU President Mark Dimondstein that will get you the latest news and updates about our union’s fights for the welfare of postal workers but also underscores the pivotal role they play in delivering a vital public service. By fostering dialogue and knowledge-sharing, this podcast ushers in a new era of discourse, solidifying our union’s commitment to growing the labor movement and the advancement of postal excellence. Tune in and learn more about the work happening through our union and in the USPS.
Episodes
In this episode of Communicating With You, The Member, President Mark Dimondstein discusses the looming threat of privatization and how locals can fight back directly as part of our grassroots Proclamation Campaign. We’ll discuss how to build a movement to mobilize support in your area and around the country to ensure USPS thrives for another 250 years.
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In this episode of Communicating with You, the Member, APWU President Mark Dimondstein and Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash break down what every postal worker needs to know about our new contract—COLAs, general wage increases, retroactive pay, and long-overdue improvements like night differential changes and PSE step upgrades. Recorded just before Labor Day, Pres. Dimondstein reminds us that this holiday isn’t just about...
APWU President Mark Dimondstein delivers a quick podcast episode sharing an op/ed he wrote for the 250th anniversary of the USPS and how you can get involved in celebrating. Visit apwu.org/250 for more information.
Additionally, Mark talks about the recent APWU rally in NYC, where postal workers protested outside of Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo has published a memo outlining how they could break up and sell off our public Postal Servi...
Listen to the latest episode of our podcast where APWU President Mark Dimondstein talks all about the new tentative agreement. He invites IRD Charlie Cash to talk about the big picture, Sec-Treas Liz Powell to talk about the ratification timeline, and APWU Craft Directors Lamont Brooks, Idowu Balogun, Michael Foster, and Arrion Brown to talk about the pieces that will affect workers in each craft.
President Dimondstein gives an update on the current contract negotiations, our March 20th actions, and the threat of privatization of our public Postal Services.
President Dimondstein has a lot to address this episode. Legislative/Political Director Judy Beard shares how members helped pass the SSFA, APWU Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor joins to talk about the new Voluntary Early Retirement option, and Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash comes on for a bargaining update.
APWU President Mark Dimondstein talks bargaining with USPS, election mail successes, and the fight for fair Social Security benefits. Joined by Legislative Director Judy Beard, they explore challenges ahead and the power of union solidarity.
On October 16, APWU President Mark Dimondstein and Legislative and Political Director Judy Beard held a livestream to talk about the 2024 Presidential Election, APWU's endorsement of Kamala Harris, and more. Listen to the audio from the livestream here.
To get involved in electoral work, text VOLUNTEER to 91990 or go to apwu.org/volunteer.
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Today's bargaining update on the current status of negotiations between APWU and USPS management.
Bonus Episode: Listen to the audio version of the September/October 2024 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine!
Negotiations aren't over yet - the APWU and USPS have agreed to "Stop the Clock" on the expiration of our current contract (set to expire at midnight on September 20). The APWU will continue to keep the members updated as we continue to bargain for a new union contract, including regular messages on the negotiation “hotline” at (202) 642-9049, our website (apwu.org), and on our social media channels.
APWU President Mark Dimondstein checks in from negotiations. The negotiating team is still in lockdown with a little over 18 hours left before the contract expires.
APWU President and Lead Negotiator Mark Dimondstein updates members as "lockdown week" begins for negotiations. Listen and learn more.
Take a few minutes to listen to this quick bargaining update from APWU President Mark Dimondstein
Project 2025 has been in the news lately. APWU President Mark Dimondstein dives into what you need to know about this political initiative from the anti-union Heritage Foundation.
APWU Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell joins President Mark (or Prez as she calls him!) to talk about the upcoming rally for a new contract, and opening day livestream. Listen in to learn about our speakers and how you can get involved in our campaign for a strong new contract.
In this episode Pres. Mark Dimondstein talks about the history of May Day, 2024 Contract Negotiations, attacks on Vote-by-Mail, the recent Senate hearing about the USPS, Workers Memorial Day, and other labor news in our union and our community.
Bonus Episode: Listen to the audio version of the March/April issue of the American Postal Worker magazine!
APWU President Mark Dimondstein invites the APWU Organization Director Anna Smith on the show to talk about organizing in the workplace -- especially during our 2024 Organizing Campaign! Tune in to learn more about our "Build Union Power" member organizing drive.
In this episode APWU President Mark Dimondstein invites APWU Industrial Relations Director Charlie Cash to the show to talk about our upcoming contract negotiations, how it works, and some of our general priorities for this contract. This is one you don't want to miss!
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