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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).

The Protection of Skilled Work Continues

May 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2017 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) By Motor Vehicle Service Craft Directors  As the Motor Vehicle Division continues this year's national arbitration schedule, we are focused on...

Safety Is Its Own Reward

May 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2017 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) By Maintenance Craft Directors  The Lehigh Valley Processing & Distribution Center was issued a fine of nearly $100,000 by OSHA for extensive “...

Inspire and Motivate

May 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2017 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) By Southern Regional Coordinator Kennith Beasley The headline above is sometimes a hard thing to set and keep in motion because some of our members are...

The Future of Retail: Moratorium and Discussion

May 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2017 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) By Clerk Craft Directors  The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) “Re: Retail” imposes a one-year moratorium on any new contracts under the Approved...

You Have a Right to a Safe Workplace

May 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2017 issue of the The American Postal Worker magazine.) By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman  Your safety at work is a priority to the American Postal Workers Union (APWU). We want you to come...

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