August 21, 2025

Addressing Veterans’ Needs

(This article appeared in the July/August 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)

At the APWU Human Relations Educational Assembly, Veterans’ Rights and Benefits representative and Vietnam veteran Robert “Bob” LaFoe, who is the APWU National Veterans, Guard, and Reservist Information Specialist (VGRIS), made a presentation to conference attendees.

With a long history of advocating for veterans’ rights and benefits, the APWU Veterans’ Assembly conducted workshops that particularly addressed the context of the Project 2025 agenda, which aims to gut veterans’ rights benefits. We emphasized the importance of local unions taking proactive steps to address these concerns with their veteran members. The APWU’s dedication to supporting veterans is ongoing and inspiring, and we suggest that each local union designate a representative to assist in the fight for veterans’ rights and benefits as a crucial step forward against these attacks on veterans. By working together, we can ensure that those who fought on behalf of our country receive the support and benefits they deserve. The APWU’s commitment to advocating for veterans’ rights is a testament to our union’s values of solidarity and compassion. ■