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’s APWU Live, President Smith will host a guest panel of 1970 strikers and APWU young members for an in-depth conversation about the strikers’ experience — what they fought for, what they risked, and what they want young members to know as they pass the torch, while highlighting t

April 7th @ 9:30am, 11:30am, and 3:00pm Location: NY Metro Union Office 350 W 31st St 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001 Complete and submit the form below with your $10 money order or check by April 3rd!

Due to the inclement weather, the NY Metro office will be closed Monday, February 23, 2026. Stay healthy and safe during the storm ahead.

Below is an important message from APWU containing information about COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment). 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), or $250 annually, effective March 7, 2026. It will appear in paychecks dated March 27 (Pay Period 07-2026).   The adjustment is anchored to Consumer Price Index which  sets the  Cost-of-Living Allowances (

"Thank you to APWU National President Jonathan Smith, Northeast Region Coordinator Tiffany Foster, Eastern Region Coordinator Vince Tarducci, NBAs Peter Coradi, Elizabeth Swigert and Clifton Johnson for presenting an informative and empowering Article 16 training course. Your dedication to educating and uplifting our Stewards truly makes a difference. I would like to thank New York Metro Area Local Executive Board for their unwavering support and dedication to our members." -

Good afternoon Sisters and Brothers.  Below is the USPS National Employee Emergency Hotline.  As you are aware, forecasts are calling for an impending snowstorm that may significantly impact travel and working conditions. Your safety is of the utmost importance. We urge all members to exercise caution when commuting to and from work and while performing duties on the workroom floor. Please be mindful of icy conditions, reduced visibility, and any hazards caused by snow accumu

February 24th @ 9:30am, 11:30am, and 3:00pm Location: NY Metro Union Office 350 W 31st St 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001 Complete and submit the form below with your $10 money order or check by February 20th!

New York Metro welcomes all members and allies to join us on the picket line in solidarity with the nurses on strike at Mount Sinai Hospital.   When:  Wednesday, 1/14/25 at 10:00 AM   Where:  Mount Sinai Hospital, 1000 10th Avenue  Please wear your orange NY Metro T-shirt  to show our collective support. Below is the full schedule of NYSNA solidarity pickets:

Message from NYC-CLC: As of this morning, nearly 15,000 nurses have begun an historic strike at Montefiore, Mount Sinai, and New York Presbyterian hospitals.  Unions are ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with nurses on the picket lines. Strike lines are up and running up at  locations in the Bronx and Manhattan between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM  and we are asking for solidarity from New York City's Labor Movement.  If you can take some time to walk a picket line with the nurses,

Local NY1 Hiring Events are Listed Below.

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Good afternoon all, Please see the below message from APWU Director of Industrial Relations Charlie Cash. Read the Full Executive Order Here President Donald Trump issued an  Executive Order  granting the employees of the Executive Departments and Agencies Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas as holidays. As it has been in the past when US Presidents declare holidays or special days, the Postal Service has informed us they will not be honoring these days as they state th

Dear Brothers and Sisters, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each and every one of you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the year. Day in and day out, you show up, do the job with professionalism, and continue to serve the public despite the many challenges we face. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and our union is stronger because of your determination and unity. This past year has demanded resilience, patience, and solidarity, and you have

On September 30, 2025, Clerk Division Director Lamont Brooks reached agreement with the Postal Service regarding Time and Attendance Collection System (TACS) duties.  “TACS entries and TACS allied duties are clerk craft bargaining unit work in all Postal facilities/installations Level 18 and above where clerks are employed,” the first line of the settlement agreement states. This historic settlement signals a finality to what has been a persistent issue for the Clerk Division

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Please see the message below from APWU Director of Industrial Relations Charlie Cash regarding the Tentative Date for National Agreement...