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October 20, 2016
Paltry COLA Will Leave Postal, Federal Retirees Worse Off
The APWU has joined with 74 other organizations to urge Congress to correct an outrageous disparity, Retirees Department Director Nancy Olumekor reports. Unless the legislature takes action, a miniscule 0.3 percent 2017...
September 1, 2016
2016 APWU Scholarship Winners
The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C.Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Award for 2016. Click here to see this year's winners
September 1, 2016
Know Your Union Benefits
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Union members know our strength is in our solidarity, but every now and then, it’s worth thinking about the benefi...
September 1, 2016
Department of Labor Changes Rules for Annual LM Reports
This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) All APWU local and state unions that receive dues rebates (DCO checks) from the national union must file an annual...
September 1, 2016
2016 APWU Scholarship Winners
The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C.Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Award for 2016. Click here to see this year's winners
September 1, 2016
Know Your Union Benefits
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Union members know our strength is in our solidarity, but every now and then, it’s worth thinking about the benefi...
September 1, 2016
Department of Labor Changes Rules for Annual LM Reports
This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) All APWU local and state unions that receive dues rebates (DCO checks) from the national union must file an annual...
August 16, 2016
COLA Increase
Career employees represented by the APWU will receive a one-cent per hour cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective Sept. 3, in accordance with the 2015-2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The increase is the result o...
August 16, 2016
COLA Increase
Career employees represented by the APWU will receive a one-cent per hour cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective Sept. 3, in accordance with the 2015-2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The increase is the result o...
July 29, 2016
New Pay Scales Posted
The new pay scales under the 2015-2018 contract are now posted at apwu.org. According to information provided by the Postal Service, management will implement the new pay rates on Aug. 6 (Pay Period 17) and they will be...
July 29, 2016
New Pay Scales Posted
The new pay scales under the 2015-2018 contract are now posted at apwu.org. According to information provided by the Postal Service, management will implement the new pay rates on Aug. 6 (Pay Period 17) and they will be...
April 14, 2016
Union Negotiates New Health Benefit for PSEs
Postal Support Employees (PSEs) will soon be able to sign up for health insurance during their first year of employment, President Mark Dimondstein has announced. Currently, PSEs can enroll only after they complete their...
April 14, 2016
2-Cent Postage Cut is ‘Bad News’
A ruling by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) that required the Postal Service to lower postage rates from 49 to 47 cents will “disrupt service and undermine a great national treasure,” said APWU President Mark Dimo...
April 14, 2016
Union Negotiates New Health Benefit for PSEs
Postal Support Employees (PSEs) will soon be able to sign up for health insurance during their first year of employment, President Mark Dimondstein has announced. Currently, PSEs can enroll only after they complete their...
March 18, 2016
Flooded Louisiana Residents May Qualify for Disaster Relief Grant
APWU members who live in one of the 26 Louisiana parishes affected by flooding may be eligible for disaster relief grants. FEMA has declared the situation in Louisiana a major disaster, and is offering “Individual Assist...
March 18, 2016
Flooded Louisiana Residents May Qualify for Disaster Relief Grant
APWU members who live in one of the 26 Louisiana parishes affected by flooding may be eligible for disaster relief grants. FEMA has declared the situation in Louisiana a major disaster, and is offering “Individual Assist...
March 4, 2016
2016 APWU Scholarship Deadline Extended
The deadline for the submission of applications for the E.C. Hallbeck academic scholarship ($8,000 over a four-year period) and vocational scholarship ($3,000 over a three-year period) has been extended to April 15, 2016...
March 4, 2016
2016 APWU Scholarship Deadline Extended
The deadline for the submission of applications for the E.C. Hallbeck academic scholarship ($8,000 over a four-year period) and vocational scholarship ($3,000 over a three-year period) has been extended to April 15, 2016...
March 3, 2016
Union Files Dispute Over MVS Pay Irregularities
The APWU filed a national-level dispute on Feb. 24, protesting pay anomalies that occur when Motor Vehicle Service Craft Postal Support Employees (PSEs) are converted to career positions.
March 3, 2016
Union Files Dispute Over MVS Pay Irregularities
The APWU filed a national-level dispute on Feb. 24, protesting pay anomalies that occur when Motor Vehicle Service Craft Postal Support Employees (PSEs) are converted to career positions.
January 1, 2016
Retirees Educational Conference
Velma Chism, Ohio State Retirees president, (second from right), received the John R. Smith Award. (This article first appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Over 200 retiree...
January 1, 2016
Retirees Educational Conference
Velma Chism, Ohio State Retirees president, (second from right), received the John R. Smith Award. (This article first appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Over 200 retiree...
November 30, 2015
2015 Penalty Overtime Exclusion, New Leave Year
In accordance with Article 8 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, penalty overtime rules are not applicable for a four-week period each year during December. This year, the period starts with Week 2 of Pay Period 26-1...
October 23, 2015
Congressional Democrats Draw Line in the Sand over Social Security, Medicare Cuts
The November 3 deadline for raising the federal debt limit is fast approaching, bringing with it the risk of a U.S. credit default if Congress fails to act. Democrats in Congress have drawn an early line in the sand, say...
September 1, 2015
More on ‘Self Plus One’
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Self Plus One is a new enrollment type that will be offered by the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Progra...
September 1, 2015
More on ‘Self Plus One’
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Self Plus One is a new enrollment type that will be offered by the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Progra...
September 1, 2015
Together. Better Health
(This article first appeared in the November-December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The 2015 Open Season will run Nov. 9 - Dec. 14. If you are currently with a different health plan, consider your...
September 1, 2015
2015 APWU Scholarship Winners
The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C.Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Award for 2015.
August 17, 2015
APWU Update For CSRS, FERS, and Social Security
For Employees Covered by the National Agreement In June 2015 the CPI-W unadjusted Index (1967=100) rose to 696.431 after falling for five of the last nine months. No additional COLAs are due under the 2010 National Agre...
June 5, 2015
Assistance for Union Plus Program Participants Impacted by Texas and Oklahoma Storms
Union members living in areas impacted by the recent severe storms and widespread flooding in Texas and Oklahoma, and who participate in Union Plus programs may be eligible for financial assistance. More than 20 people...