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 top of page 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.
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 top of page 6. APWU operates on several levels.