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 2019 issue, the first mailed to all USPS retirees, was both a “Hit” and a “Miss.” The “Hit” was...

Return to Work Responsibility

(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  To help injured employees return to suitable employment, the Postal Service may request medical progress reports. Form CA-17 is generally used...

Spouses Serving in the Shadows

(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  U.S. servicemembers who experience traumatic events during military service are commonly diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...

Burnout: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention

(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  Burnout is a state of emotional and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. People affected feel hopeless, powerless,...

From the Field

(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  Below are quotes from various APWU local and state publications throughout the country. All the publications listed are part of the Postal...

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