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May 1, 2016
Addressing Veterans’ Unemployment
Left Center Sue Carney, APWU Human Relations Director; Center Michael Michaud, Assistant Secretary DOL VETS, Center right, Will Fischer, Executive Director, Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO (This article first appeared in...
May 1, 2016
A Technological Advance: Bid Tracking System Helps Locals Protect Jobs
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The industrial relations department launched the bid tracking System (BTS), which helps local unions ensure that jobs are f...
May 1, 2016
Addressing Veterans’ Unemployment
Left Center Sue Carney, APWU Human Relations Director; Center Michael Michaud, Assistant Secretary DOL VETS, Center right, Will Fischer, Executive Director, Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO. (This article first appeared i...
May 1, 2016
Addressing Veterans’ Unemployment
Left Center Sue Carney, APWU Human Relations Director; Center Michael Michaud, Assistant Secretary DOL VETS, Center right, Will Fischer, Executive Director, Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO (This article first appeared in...
May 1, 2016
A Technological Advance: Bid Tracking System Helps Locals Protect Jobs
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The industrial relations department launched the bid tracking System (BTS), which helps local unions ensure that jobs are f...
May 1, 2016
Addressing Veterans’ Unemployment
Left Center Sue Carney, APWU Human Relations Director; Center Michael Michaud, Assistant Secretary DOL VETS, Center right, Will Fischer, Executive Director, Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO. (This article first appeared i...
March 1, 2016
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) was enacted to ease the financial and legal burdens brought on by the demand...
March 1, 2016
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) was enacted to ease the financial and legal burdens brought on by the demand...
January 1, 2016
Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) President Obama signed the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015 into law on Nov. 5. After passing the House in...
January 1, 2016
Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) President Obama signed the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015 into law on Nov. 5. After passing the House in...
November 6, 2015
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Introduces Bill Providing One-time Payment of $581 to Social Security Beneficiaries, Veterans
On Thursday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced S. 2251, the Seniors and Veterans Emergency Benefits Act. The bill would provide a one-time payment in 2016 to Social Security beneficiaries, veterans, and other...
November 1, 2015
Disability Compensation
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Disability compensation is a monthly, tax-free benefit paid to veterans because of injuries or diseases that were...
March 1, 2015
Help and Hope for Veterans
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) This winter, the APWU and community volunteers joined the Veterans Administration (VA) to give help and hope to veteran...
December 23, 2014
Recognizing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects nearly 8 million Americans each year. In fact, 10 percent of our country’s women and 4 percent of its men will develop PTSD in their lifet...
November 9, 2014
December 11, 2013
Future Postal, Federal Workers To Pay More for Retirement Benefits
A proposed budget deal announced late on Dec. 10 would require postal and federal workers hired after Dec. 31, 2013, to pay more toward their retirement benefits.
November 11, 2013
Remember to Honor Those Who Serve
With Veterans Day approaching, the APWU wants to remind union members to honor the extraordinary men and women of the Armed Forces for their service. Throughout our history, Americans have been protected by patriots who...
October 1, 2013
Veterans’ Benefits Presentation Added to APWU All-Craft Conference
Union members and retirees who plan to attend the APWU’s 2013 All-Craft Conference are invited to a briefing about veterans’ benefits. The presentation, “Veterans' Benefits (Agent Orange) and the Pitfalls of Veteran Cla...
May 23, 2013
On Memorial Day, Honor Those Who Sacrificed So Much
As Memorial Day approaches, the APWU reminds union members to honor the extraordinary men and women of the Armed Forces who have sacrificed so much in service to our nation.
May 7, 2013
War in Afghanistan Takes the Life of Son of APWU Member
The War in Afghanistan touched the APWU family on April 27, when Capt. Reid K. Nishizuka, 30, was killed in a plane crash near the Kandahar Airfield. Capt. Nishizuka, of Kailua, HI, was the son of Norene Nishizuka, who i...
August 20, 2012
President Cliff Guffey: ‘We Must Win in November’
In his first State of the Union address, APWU President Cliff Guffey praised union members for their activism and said postal workers must win our battles in the political arena. ALSO: Thank Veterans – Give Them Jobs! AN...
July 17, 2012
VA Makes the Connection
APWU is partnering with the Veterans Administration to introduce Make The Connection, a public awareness campaign that connects veterans, their friends and family members with information, resources and solutions to issu...
June 1, 2012
Supporting Our Troops and Veterans
The APWU paid tribute to veterans at Rolling Thunder's 25th Annual Ride for Freedom over Memorial Day weekend, thanks to the generous contributions of union members across the country.
May 24, 2012
On Memorial Day, Honor Those Who Sacrificed So Much
As Memorial Day approaches, the APWU reminds union members to honor the extraordinary men and women of the Armed Forces who have sacrificed so much in service to our nation.
February 1, 2012
APWU Serves Homeless Vets At Winterhaven Stand Down
The APWU participated in the Veterans’ Administration annual Winterhaven Stand Down on Jan. 21. More than 500 homeless and underserved veterans were bused to the event to receive a variety of social services and necessit...
November 4, 2011
Postal Unions Honor Military Veterans, Oppose Destructive Bill in New TV Ad
The APWU has launched a new TV ad that salutes our nation’s “real life heroes” and points out that a bill pending in the House of Representatives would force the USPS to fire tens of thousands of military veterans. ALSO:...
October 14, 2011
House Panel Approves Postal ‘Destruction’ Bill
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform approved an amended version of the Issa-Ross postal bill on Oct. 13 by a vote of 22-18.
October 12, 2011
Unions, Veterans Tell House Committee: ‘Vote No’
The APWU has united with a prominent veterans’ organization and other postal unions to urge members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to vote no on H.R. 2309 when the committee deliberates on Oct....
August 8, 2011
Breakfast for Champions
Supporting the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team is the latest endeavor for the APWU.
June 16, 2011
The Aleethia Foundation!
With help from APWU members, family, and friends, the Aleethia Foundation was selected as a winner of Toyota’s “100 Cars for Good” contest.