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AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860188034 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · apwu.org
revenue
$978K
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$1.4M
employees
96
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ORGANIZE ALL WORKERS FOR THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND MORAL ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR CONDITION AND STATUS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) is a national labor union representing U.S. postal workers across various job classifications. The organization advocates for the economic, social, and moral advancement of its members through collective bargaining, legislative lobbying, and member education. It operates through a national structure with local chapters and holds biennial conventions to set strategic priorities and policy resolutions.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    REPRESENT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP FOR THE BENEFITS OF ECOMOMINC SUPPORT AND PROMOTE OVERALL WELFARE FOR THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Biennial National Convention
Gathering of approximately 2,000 delegates to debate and vote on union resolutions, set strategic direction, and conduct leadership elections every two years.
Bridging the Gap Panel Discussion
Intergenerational dialogue between young members and retirees to strengthen solidarity and shared vision across generations.
Division Meetings
Organized conferences for Clerk, Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Service, and Support Services divisions to discuss job-specific issues and priorities.
Legislative Briefing
Session focused on mobilizing local and state participation in midterm elections to support pro-labor and postal service policies.
Pre-Convention Workshops
Educational sessions conducted by the APWU Research & Education Department to prepare delegates on key issues and organizing strategies.
Retirees’ Conference
Event for retired postal workers to engage with the union, receive updates, and participate in discussions about retiree benefits and advocacy.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Grassroots Mobilization & Advocacy Campaigns 2 activities
    • Campaigning for Vote by Mail
      Launches nationwide campaigns to defend and expand voting by mail, including producing and airing television advertisements and releasing bipartisan polling data to demonstrate public support.
    • Campaigning for Voting by Mail
      The organization conducts a nationwide campaign to defend and expand voting by mail, which includes producing and airing television advertisements and releasing bipartisan polling data to demonstrate public support.
  • Women's Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
    • Providing Pre-Convention Workshops
      The Research & Education Department sponsors pre-convention workshops for members prior to the start of craft conferences and the national convention.
    • Providing Pre-Convention Workshops
      The Research & Education Department conducts pre-convention workshops for members prior to the start of craft conferences and the national convention.
  • Intergenerational Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Fostering Intergenerational Engagement
      Organizes events such as meet-and-greets for younger delegates and panel discussions to foster intergenerational solidarity between young members and retirees.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 1 activity
    • Organizing National Conventions and Member Meetings
      The organization holds biennial national conventions with approximately 2,000 delegates to debate and vote on union resolutions, and also organizes meetings for its various divisions (Clerk, Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Service, Support Services), a Retirees' Conference, and events for young members.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Advocating for Postal Worker Compensation and Benefits
      Secures and communicates information regarding retroactive payments, general wage increases, cost-of-living adjustments, and other pay adjustments for APWU-represented employees under National Agreements. Also provides reassurance and information to members about benefits like FERS.
    • Advocating for Postal Worker Safety and Conditions
      The organization advocates for improved safety conditions for postal workers, organizing coordinated actions on Workers' Memorial Day, collecting member photos demonstrating safety commitments, and providing safety checklists for local leaders and members.
    • Advocating for Workplace Safety
      Organizes coordinated actions and hosts livestream events to advocate for improved safety conditions for postal workers, including introducing safety checklists for local leaders and members and collecting photos demonstrating safety commitments.
    • Hosting Livestream Events and Q&A Sessions
      Conducts livestream events and live question-and-answer sessions with union leadership to inform members about USPS financial issues, proposed solutions, and other topics affecting postal workers, using member-submitted questions.
    • Informing Members on USPS Financial Issues and Union Solutions
      The organization hosts livestream events and Q&A sessions with union leadership to inform members about USPS financial situations, proposed solutions, and issues affecting postal workers, such as the suspension of USPS contributions to FERS.
    • Legislative Presentations on Election Participation
      The organization provides legislative presentations to emphasize the importance of local and state participation in midterm elections.
    • Negotiating and Securing Employee Compensation and Benefits
      The organization negotiates and secures pay adjustments, general wage increases, cost of living adjustments (COLA), and retroactive payments for APWU-represented employees covered under National Agreements, including career employees and Postal Support Employees (PSEs).
    • Organizing National Conventions and Conferences
      Holds a biennial national convention where approximately 2,000 delegates debate and vote on resolutions to guide the union's future goals and member services. Also holds meetings for its various divisions and a Retirees' Conference.
    • Providing Legislative Presentations
      Offers legislative presentations to members on the importance of local and state participation in midterm elections.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$978K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$881K90%
Investment income$37K4%
Other revenue$60K
expenses
Total expenses$1.16M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$546K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.36M
Cash$332K
Investments$882K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.36M
Liquid reserves12.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -1.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MONICA C CHAVEZ TREASURER 40 $83K
JOHNNY M ABRIL PRESIDENT 40 $64K
DAVYD COLLIE EXECUTIVE VP 40 $61K
GEORGE HARRIS DIR INDUSTRI 10 $15K
JAMES AGNEW MAINTENANCE 12 $13K
ROBERT NIEMANN SUPPORT STAF 5 $12K
PEGGY WALCOTT MVS DIRECTOR 15 $10K
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Hart Research Partner — Jointly conducted national polling on voting by mail.
  • North Star Opinion Research Partner — Jointly conducted national polling on voting by mail.
  • Postal Service Government — Employer of postal workers and subject of safety advocacy by APWU.
  • USPS Government — Engages with the United States Postal Service on financial and operational issues affecting postal workers.
  • USPS Government — Represents employees who work for the United States Postal Service.
  • USPS Government — Represents postal workers employed by the United States Postal Service and advocates for its financial stability and operational integrity.