Membership in the APWU gives you a voice in determining your future. Members have the right to participate in local meetings, to vote for local and national officers, to vote on contracts, to run for office, and to petition for change in the union.

Other membership benefits include eligibility for: The APWU Health Plan, which provides comprehensive coverage at a very reasonable cost. The Voluntary Benefits Plan, which offers an APWU MasterCard, Group Legal Services, Term Life Insurance, Short and Long term Disability Insurance, a Supplemental Hospital Cash program, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, a Dental Plan, a Basic Care Hospital Plan and more! (The Basic Care Hospital Plan is not available in NY State).

College and vocational scholarships, which are awarded to outstanding APWU members, their children and grandchildren.

The American Postal Worker magazine, which infoms members about issues and programs affecting postal workers.