(This article appears in the May-June 2014 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) We have heard it most of our lives: “a house divided against itself cannot stand.” That
Unions are continuing a monumental court fight to protect worker rights of those working for the federal government. The aggressive Trump agenda aims at removing civil rights of workers. “President
On this day in 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law – ensuring our nation’s seniors and most vulnerable citizens have access to affordable health care for
On July 24, hundreds of postal workers, labor allies, and members of the community took to the streets of New York City in a rally with a message: The U.S.
New York, NY – Workers at the Legal Aid Society reached a tentative agreement with management, avoiding a strike authorized by 1,100 public interest attorneys, members of the Association of Legal Advocates
New York, NY – NYC kicked off housing week by unveiling a sweeping proposal to build approximately 3,000 homes and 60 acres of public space on the site of the former Flushing
Washington, DC – Americans want safe, welcoming, relevant and engaging schools in every community. The route to the American dream goes through our public schools, where educators dedicate themselves to
Philadelphia, Pa – Postdoctoral Scholars and Research Associates at the University of Pennsylvania have voted in favor of forming a Union – Research Associates and Postdocs United-United Auto Workers (RAPUP-UAW). The vote was 703-to-38, or
The VA is planning to cut 30,000 positions by the end of the fiscal year, further degrading and understaffing VA facilities, which already has an extreme staffing crisis. Current policies
TWU President John Samuelsen told Local 100 members to get ready for a major contract fight. Samuelsen made the comments Friday July 25th at Michael J. Quill Depot in the
