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Federal Retirement Fairness Act Reintroduced!

March 4, 2025
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...

APWU Honors Women's History Month

March 1, 2025
The APWU honors the contributions of American women in shaping our nation. The APWU National Executive Board met February 5-6 and adopted a proclamation to honor the women of the APWU throughout March, during Women’s History Month.

What Does It Mean to Be a 501(c)(5) Organization?

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell  IRS 501(c)(5) status provides exemption from federal income tax to labor, agricultural or horticultural organizations...

Opioid Abuse

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Health Plan Director John Marcotte  Unfortunately, as we all know, misuse of opioids is an epidemic in America. Prescription drugs such as morphine,...

How You Can Engage at Every Age

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor  Every May, the Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living, leads our nation’s...

National Reassessment Program Discriminated Against Injured Workers

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Human Relations Director Sue Carney  In a huge win for injured postal workers who were subjected to the Postal Service’s National Reassessment...

Things You Should Know About the U.S.Postal Service

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson  As you are aware, the Postal Service delivers to residential and business addresses across the...

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