House Passes Bill to Eliminate the FERS Supplemental “Bridge” Payment
The House just passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which eliminates the FERS supplemental bridge payment and funnels $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy. Our fight now moves to the Senate.
Federal Retirement Fairness Act Reintroduced!
On Feb. 24, 2025, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, or H.R. 1522, was reintroduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA-11) and Rep. David Valadao (R-CA-22). This bipartisan bill would allow temporary postal and federal...
Social Security Fairness Act Signed into Law!
On January 5, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, stating, “this victory is a culmination of a 40-year fight to provide security for workers who dedicate their lives to their communities."
Breaking News: Postal Service Reform Act Passes the House of Representatives - on to the Senate!
On February 8, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 (H.R. 3076) passed with overwhelming support in the House of Representatives by a vote of 342-92. “After 15 years of fighting for much-needed and long-overdue reforms, we are one step away from...
Voting Rights Legislation of the 117th Congress: What You Need to Know
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Ahead of important elections, Congress and the Biden Administration must strengthen and enshrine voting rights at the federal level. With many...