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Women's History Month Profiles: Judy Beard

Judy Beard

This year, for Women's History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making women's history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve conditions for working people across the country. Today's profile is Judy Beard of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU).

Judy Beard is a founding member of the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) and she currently serves as the organization's treasurer. She is the director of the political department of APWU. She is also a founding member of APWU's women's committee, Post Office Women for Equal Rights (POWER). She teaches fiduciary responsibilities for both CLUW and women's programs around the country.