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 years of solvency to the program. Social Security, in its current form, is paying out more money to...
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 Olumekor
There is still work we must do to protect our federal pension, benefits and the Postal Service...
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 recognize and celebrate the Social Security Act, enacted on Aug. 14, 1935, 83 years ago, and...
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 Insurance Program; President Trump Signs Health Care Executive Order, Ends Affordable Care Act...
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 that each year postal employees throw away almost $200 million in retirement benefit matching funds...