Category: Local Activities

SJAL Townhall Zoom Meeting

Local Townhall Zoom Meeting
In an effort to get more members involved and informed, a Townhall Meeting for our members via ZOOM is happening Tuesday, June 10th at 7 PM. Non-members, members serving in a management capacity or management officials will not be allowed into the meeting. This meeting is not meant to replace the General Membership Meetings, which are required by the constitution. This will also be a good time to bring up any concerns and questions you may have. To enter the meeting, you will need a Meeting Code and password. This will be distributed through our APP. So, if you haven’t signed up for the APP yet, please do that as soon as possible so you will able to join us.

Local APP
The South Jersey area Local has created an App that can be downloaded onto your phone. We are hoping that the development of this App will get our younger members more familiar and more involved with the Union. With this App you will be able to access the latest news from both the South Jersey Area Local and our National APWU. You will be able to contact your Local Stewards and Officers and report contractual violations right from the App. You will be kept informed on upcoming local meetings and events. The APP can be downloaded by scanning the QR Code below.

APWU Day of Action: Rally in Trenton

Written by: Tony Rodriguez

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) organized a Day of Action Rally in Trenton, New Jersey, bringing together postal employees and supporters from several local unions, including the Trenton Metro Area, South Jersey Area, NJ Shore, and Red Bank Locals. Held at the Trenton Processing and Distribution Center (680 US Highway 130), this rally was part of a national initiative aimed at addressing key challenges postal workers face and demanding greater transparency from postal leadership.

The rally was part of the APWU’s larger push for significant changes in USPS operations. Postal workers emphasized the need for adequate staffing, noting that understaffed facilities have resulted in longer hours, increased stress, and diminished service quality. The APWU has long called for USPS management to invest in recruiting and retaining workers, ensuring communities receive the high-quality mail services they rely on. As part of a nationwide movement, the Trenton rally was one of many held across the country, representing the collective voice of over 200,000 USPS employees and retirees. The message of solidarity is clear: postal workers deserve respect, fair wages, and a seat at the table when decisions are made about the future of the postal service.

Additionally, postal workers are seeking a fair contract that provides proper compensation, benefits, and cost-of-living adjustments for workers who have kept the postal system running through difficult circumstances.

For more information on the APWU’s national movement and demands, visit the APWU website (https://apwu.org).