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November 12, 2021
The New Medicare Advantage Plan is a “Home Run!”
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Recently, we spoke with former State of Maryland...
November 12, 2021
The New Medicare Advantage Plan is a “Home Run!”
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Recently, we spoke with former State of Maryland...
September 12, 2019
USPS Retiree Quarterly Newsletter: “Hit” or “Miss”
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The USPS Retiree Quarterly Newsletter Spring...
August 16, 2019
Tampa Area Retiree Chapter Members Meet with Congressman Charlie Crist
On August 9th, members of the Tampa Area Retiree Chapter were joined by Congressman Charlie Crist in St. Petersburg, FL as they celebrated the anniver...
April 2, 2019
A Woman For All Seasons
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Retirees Department Director Nancy Olumekor Ded...
February 19, 2019
New Social Security Legislation Introduced
On Feb. 13, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced S. 478, the “Expand Social Security Act,” legislation that would expand benefits and add almost 50 y...
November 5, 2018
After the Mid-Term Elections Continue to Use Your Voice for What’s Next
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Retirees Department Director Nancy Olumek...
July 24, 2018
Celebrate, Protect Your Benefits
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor Every year we...
October 13, 2017
2018 Social Security COLA to Health Care Executive Order
HEADLINES: 2018 Social Security COLA will be 2.0%: Not Enough to Offset Medicare Part B Premiums; House Slashes Medicare to Fund Children’s Health Ins...
September 1, 2017
TSP – It’s Your Money!
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor The USPS reports t...
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 repor...
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 repor...
November 13, 2015
Donald Trump’s “Wages are Too High” Mentality is an Attack on Social Security
During Tuesday night’s Republican presidential debate, Donald Trump answered a question about raising the minimum wage by saying that wages are too hi...
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...
October 30, 2015
Budget Deal Protecting Social Security and Medicare Beneficiaries Passes U.S. House
Congressional leaders and the White House announced on Monday that they had reached a deal to avert default and keep the government funded. Outgoing...
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 t...
September 4, 2015
Just in Time for Labor Day: New Statistics on Social Security Disability Insurance
Happy Labor Day to all Alliance members! The Social Security Administration's (SSA’s) new Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) issue paper and ...
August 28, 2015
Republican Presidential Hopefuls Are Staying Silent Regarding Social Security Privatization but Still Favor ‘Reform’
While still talking about the need to “save” Social Security by cutting benefits to retirees, this cycle’s crop of GOP Presidential candidates have be...
August 14, 2015
Alliance Celebrates Social Security’s 80th Anniversary with More than 40 Events Today
Members of the Alliance are hosting more than 40 events today, August 14th, to celebrate and educate the public about the importance of protecting and...
July 31, 2015
In Honor of Medicare’s 50th Anniversary, Alliance Members Hold Celebrations Nationwide
Retirees and allies around the country participated in more than 100 Medicare events celebrating 50 years of guaranteed health coverage for seniors th...
July 30, 2015
Happy 50th Birthday, Medicare!
Retirees Director Judy Beard speaking at the rally at the Capitol. At 87 events in 37 states on July 30, unions, seniors, medical professionals and ot...
July 27, 2015
Celebrating an Important 50th Anniversary
On July 30 – the 50th anniversary of Medicare – APWU members will join with others across the country to celebrate the program that has helped more th...
May 1, 2015
The Good, the Bad and Congress
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Congressional representatives should be serving us, t...
March 1, 2015
Say ‘No’ to Means Testing
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The services that Americans depend on are often on...
December 23, 2014
Medicare Enrollment
This article appeared in the January-February 2015 edition of The American Postal Worker. General enrollment in Medicare is open from Jan. 1 through M...
September 11, 2014
Do You Have What It Takes to Vote?
There has been a lot of information on TV, in newspapers, and online about changes in voting procedures for the upcoming midterm elections on Nov. 4....
June 20, 2013
Break the ‘Chained’ CPI!
The APWU is urging union members and retirees to participate in rallies across the country on Tuesday, July 2, to protest a proposal that would put re...
May 14, 2013
Guffey Addresses Alliance for Retired Americans
APWU President Cliff Guffey asked leaders of the Alliance for Retired Americans to encourage members of Congress to support the Postal Service Protect...
February 4, 2013
Retirees: Participate in Lobby Week Feb. 18-22
The APWU is encouraging retirees to meet with members of Congress in their home districts during Lobby Week, Feb. 18-22, to discuss protecting Cost-of...