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Upcoming Proposed Flexible Spending Account Changes

October 30, 2024
The APWU was recently notified of the proposed change to the FSA (Flexible Spending Account) administrator. FSA is an important negotiated benefit as it allows employees to put aside “pre-tax” dollars for certain medical and dependent care expenses.

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...

The Maintenance Division and the Article 12 Notification Process

May 21, 2024
Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun provides information on the Article 12 notification process, and the steps required in our Collective Bargaining Agreement prior to excessing.

Solidarity Is The Antidote to a Toxic Workplace

May 21, 2024
As the “Chief Spokesperson” for the 2024 contract negotiations, I have both a huge and humbling task. The outcome of negotiations, whether through a voluntary agreement or through a contract imposed upon us by an interest arbitration panel, will...

Keeping Postal Workers Safe: A Guide to Heat Safety

May 21, 2024
As temperatures rise, postal workers are at risk of experiencing heat related illnesses. Here are some guidelines to help keep you safe, identify symptoms, and take the necessary precautions to minimize the effects of working in hot weather...

You Have Power as a Postal Worker and as a Customer

May 20, 2024
“We can’t afford to lose our very important public Postal Service.” Vice President Debby Szeredy shares information on how postal workers and customers can utilize our power to preserve the public Postal Service.

Understanding the Travel and Expense, and Other Important Policies, at the Local and State Level

May 20, 2024
Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell explains important Travel and Expense policies for locals as required by APWU National Constitution Article 16 “Compliance at the state and local level”.

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