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An Update on the Social Security Fairness Act

September 6, 2024
Time is running out to get the Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82) passed. We are asking every APWU member to call Monday, September 9th and demand our representatives sign the discharge petition (HR 1410).

2024 Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period

August 27, 2024
The "Penalty Overtime Exclusion" period for calendar year 2024 will begin Pay Period 26-2024, Week 1 (November 30, 2024) and end Pay Period 01-2025, Week 2 (December 27, 2024).

My Health eVet

January 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  My Health eVet (MHV) is an award winning, comprehensive website provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It offers veterans, active...

What Has the Union Done for You?

January 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Organization Director Anna Smith  Have you ever found yourself saying, “I haven’t ever used the union,” or “that [craft, tour, post office/...

Members in Action

January 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  (L-R) Virgin Islands Area Local President Becky B-Simmonds and clerk Mary Meyers who works at the general post office on St. Thomas APWU Donates...

When Workers Turn Out, We Win!

January 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard  We know that when workers are actively engaged in the political process, we win.

A Grand Alliance Takes on New York City Postal Cuts

January 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  For too many years, in response to pressure from Congress, the Postal Service has slowed mail service, closed community-based post offices and...

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