On May 22, House Republicans passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which would give $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy on the backs of the working class. This not-so-beautiful bill pays for these massive tax breaks through cuts to vital government programs, including the elimination of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) annuity supplement for many postal and federal employees.

If signed into law, H.R. 1 would eliminate the FERS annuity supplement for many postal employees, which “...shall begin to apply on January 1, 2028...” The FERS annuity supplement is an earned benefit that helps postal workers retire before age 62, which is when Social Security benefits begin. This monthly supplement helps bridge the gap between an employee’s retirement and Social Security eligibility.

While postal workers, labor unions, and other allies placed pressure on Congress to remove two other harmful provisions in the original version of this tax-cut bill, our fight now moves to the Senate!

Call our Legislative Hotline at 844-402-1001 or go to apwu.org/call and urge both of your senators to OPPOSE any cuts to federal and postal pensions and to protect the FERS annuity supplement. 

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