House Passes HR 22, Bill Now Moves to Senate
The House of Representatives voted 388-32 on Sept. 15 to approve a measure that would provide the Postal Service relief for one year from a requirement to prefund retiree healthcare benefits from its operating budget.
Obama Addresses Labor Federation
President Obama electrified an audience of thousands of union members during a speech to the AFL-CIO Convention on Sept. 15. The president spoke powerfully about the importance of unions, our urgent need for real health insurance reform, and other...
Obama to Speak at AFL-CIO Convention
Among the highlights of the AFL-CIO convention that began Sept. 12 in Pittsburgh will be an appearance by President Obama.
House to Vote Soon on Postal Relief Bill
The House of Representatives is expected to vote soon — perhaps as early as Tuesday, Sept. 15 — on legislation that would provide the USPS with short-term relief from severe financial difficulties.
Arlington Cemetery Service Will Honor APWU Vets
APWU members and their families are invited to a special wreath-laying ceremony Sept. 12 at one of the nation’s most hallowed memorial sites: Arlington National Cemetery.