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An Update on the Social Security Fairness Act
July 31, 2024
The APWU has never stopped fighting to pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82, S. 597).
Preventing Hearing Loss at Work and Home
July 31, 2024
Hearing protection is especially important for APWU members given the diverse and noisy work environments we encounter. The Industrial Relations Department is committed to ensuring that we keep you informed about hearing hazards and the precautions...
One Year In: Looking Back, Looking Forward
October 14, 2014
It has been an exciting first year as your president. I am as honored today as I was the day I took office. I appreciate the help, insight and activism of so many members, local and state leaders, and national officers across the country. Together,...
Saugus MA Says, ‘Stop Staples’
October 14, 2014
Activists in Saugus, MA, staged a protest on Tuesday, Oct. 7, to shout “No!” to the USPS-Staples plan to privatize postal services.
Astronomical Prices of Some Cancer Drugs Hit Vulnerable Patients Hard
October 10, 2014
60 Minutes reported last Sunday on the high price of cancer drugs in the U.S. Lesley Stahl’s piece shed light on the fact that Medicare has to pay the price determined by the drug companies, since under current law, Medicare is prohibited from...
‘Don’t Buy’ Movement Grows
October 10, 2014
As the one-year anniversary of the Postal Service’s no-bid deal with Staples approaches, the ‘Don’t Buy Staples’ movement is continuing to grow. The USPS and Staples are upping the ante as well: On Oct. 7 management notified the APWU that it plans...
Conversions, Not Terminations!
October 9, 2014