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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).

APWU Members Can Access, Update Personal Information Online

February 6, 2008
APWU members can now access and change their personal contact information with the union online when they visit www.apwu.org. The updating process is simple and secure. Look for Members Only just under the blue page header, and select My Local...

Union Presidents, USPS Officials Discuss Postal Service’s Future

February 6, 2008
The Postal Service will broadcast a video in every postal facility beginning the week of Feb. 11, featuring a discussion with the presidents of the four craft unions. The conversation, moderated by Anthony J. Vegliante, USPS executive vice president...

Anti-Subcontracting Bill Picking Up ‘Co-Sponsors

January 31, 2008
The Mail Network Protection Act (H.R. 4236), which would require the Postal Service to bargain with postal unions before it engages in significant subcontracting, has been steadily gaining sponsorship in the House. The legislation was introduced by...

Union Wins $48 Million Settlement in MS-47 Handbook Grievance

January 30, 2008
The APWU and the Postal Service finalized a $48 million payout Jan. 29 to “remedy” the USPS violation of staffing procedures for custodial employees. The settlement will be in the form of lump-sum payments of $2,700 to more than 17,000 employees...

Union, USPS Sign Agreement For Offices Without a Local Union Structure

January 28, 2008
The APWU signed a landmark agreement Jan. 25, for Members-at-Large who work in small post offices and are not represented by a local union. The agreement, the Local Memorandum of Understanding for Offices Without a Local Union Structure [PDF],...

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