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Starkest Threat to Veterans' Benefits Is Project 2025, Another Trump Administration
October 23, 2024
More than 30,000 APWU members are Veterans, and many more have Veterans in their families or among their close friends. With Election Day drawing near, it’s important for APWU members to understand that Veterans’ issues are on the ballot once again...
Updated 2024 APWU Constitution Posted
October 22, 2024
The updated 2024 APWU Constitution & Bylaws has been posted.
Dispute Over PMRs with Dual Appointments as Casuals Working in Skilled Positions
A national-level grievance has been filed concerning the use of non-bargaining unit employees (PMRs) with a dual appointment as a casual being utilized in assignments requiring training and testing in violation of Article 7.1.B.3 of the National...
Award on Article 19 Appeal of Maintenance Management Order (MMO) 028-97
In a recent national award regarding APWU's Article 19 appeal of MMO-028-97, Arbitrator Das ruled that "[t]he union's appeal of MMO-028-97 on the grounds that it is not fair, reasonable, and equitable for purposes of Article 19 is denied."
Tribute Month for Seniors
May is Older Americans Month. Every president since John Kennedy has issued an annual proclamation asking the nation to pay tribute to its seniors.
Viet Nam Era Veterans and Agent Orange
Agent Orange was one of the weed-killing chemicals used by the U.S. military in the Vietnam War. It was sprayed to remove leaves from trees that enemy troops hid behind. Agent Orange and similar chemicals were known as “herbicides.” Agent Orange was...
Beware of Candidates' Misleading Appeals
The Nov. 4 midterm elections are quickly approaching. Our vote is critical and can affect the outcome of the election.
Don’t be fooled by candidates with attractive campaign literature and broad statements painting themselves as a savior to seniors...