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).

Day of Action: Congressman Donald Norcross Shows Postal Service Support

Retail Post Office Bellmawr, NJ

Today, Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Congressman Donald Norcross held a press conference with local television and press to inform the public what is happening with the postal service. While many  people have been wondering what has been going on with delays in mail and service times not being met, it has been revealed today. Also giving details and facts was Vince Tarducci  and Robert Romanowski (Clerk Craft National Business Agents). With the new changes being forced down from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, these delays in the mail delivery and service have increased and caused concerns that affect all who depend on the U.S. Postal Service to deliver (i.e. mail, payments/bills, medications, checks, deliveries, etc.).

Congressman Donald Norcross

This is not just happening here in South Jersey, but all across America.

Clerk Craft National Business Agent Vince Tarducci

Processing and Distribution Centers are having resources (mail processing machines) taken away. Certain local post offices are having hours of operations decreased. The constant attack on jobs being fought by the Union brought on by the constant threat of privatization.

Clerk Craft National Business Agent Robert Romanowski

These are just some of the things happening on a daily basis. This stand-up support by Congressman Norcross is much needed. The public needs to know, their support is needed as well. The postal workers are the people that have shown dedication by going to work no matter the condition: rain, shine, sleet, snow, up to and after natural disasters and now even the COVID-19 pandemic. Stand with the Postal Workers!!

SJ Area Local Executive Board Officers and National Business Agents in support of Congressman Norcross’s press conference in front of Bellmawr Post Office
Congressman Norcross with SJ Area Local’s Robert Armentani and Frank Bollinger
APWU shows up in support of Congressman Norcross’s press conference

 

Philly City Hall: Day of Action – April 15, 2019

Here’s a first look at the sights of the Philadelphia APWU: Local #89’s – City Hall Day of Action. A follow-up article is to come.

Philly City Hall
The rally begins
Rallying up
Cindy Heyward speaks to Action 6 News

Vince Tarducci speaks
Look at me!
I’m here!!!
Mike Gallagher speaks
Senator Sharif Street speaks
Cindy with Senator Sharif Street
PHILLY APWU LOCAL89 President Nick Casselli
Cindy with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R)
Retirees were also in attendance
Cindy interviews with Telemundo
Cindy with Congressman Dwight Evans (D)
U.S. MAIL IS NOT FOR SALE!!!