APWU membership is open to any employee of the USPS regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, nationality, handicap, political affiliation, age or religion. Those in supervisory or management positions can join only to receive APWU's Health Plan. Return to Table of Contents Return to DMAL APWU HomePage 5. You, the members do. Every level of the APWU operates democratically on the principle of majority rule.
Members have a free voice and vote to express their views in the union.
All local, regional, and national officers are elected by the members, as are the officers and business agents in each craft division. Members also ratify the National Agreement and elect delegates to the National Convention. The convention, which convenes every two years, is the highest governing body in the union. Between conventions, the National Executive Board directs union policy and programs. Return to Table of Contents Return to DMAL APWU HomePage 6.