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The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, Passes the House of Representatives

November 13, 2024
On the evening of November 12, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 327 - 75. This bill seeks to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension...

HAPPENING TODAY: House of Representatives Expected to Vote on the Social Security Fairness Act

November 12, 2024
The House is expected to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act Tuesday evening. We are asking every APWU member to call today, Tuesday, November 12 and demand our representatives vote YES on HR 82.

House Panel Approves Postal 'Destruction' Bill

October 14, 2011
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform approved an amended version of the Issa-Ross postal bill on Oct. 13 by a vote of 22-18.

Unions, Veterans Tell House Committee: ‘Vote No’

October 12, 2011
The APWU has united with a prominent veterans’ organization and other postal unions to urge members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to vote no on H.R. 2309 when the committee deliberates on Oct. 13.

House Committee to Vote Thursday on Issa Bill

October 11, 2011
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will vote Oct. 13 on a bill that the APWU has denounced as “a reckless assault on postal services and postal employees.”

Questions and Answers On Non-Traditional Assignments

October 6, 2011
The APWU and the USPS have agreed to a set of Questions and Answers regarding Non-Traditional Full-Time (NTFT) duty assignments.

Union Challenges Proposed Changes to USPS Service Standards

October 6, 2011
The APWU is challenging proposed changes to USPS service standards that would result from a major reduction in the number of mail processing facilities.

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