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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).
Dimondstein Talks with Ralph Nader
December 6, 2014
APWU President Mark Dimondstein was a guest on the Ralph Nader Radio Hour on Dec. 6, where he discussed the threats to the public Postal Service and how the people can beat them.
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Illinois Pension Reform Law Ruled Unconstitutional
December 5, 2014
A Sangamon County Circuit Court judge ruled before Thanksgiving that an Illinois law aimed at easing the state's unfunded pension liability is unconstitutional, handing a victory to labor unions and state retirees who challenged the law. The law...
APWU Obtains Extension for the Electronic Grievance System
December 5, 2014
After several months of negotiating with the USPS, the APWU was successful in obtaining a five-year extension for the Electronic Grievance System (EGS).
New Organizing Materials Available
December 5, 2014
New organizing materials are now available, Organization Department Director Anna Smith has announced.
Senators Call for a Moratorium on Plant Closures
December 5, 2014
Three champions of a strong, public Postal Service gave impassioned speeches against the consolidation of mail processing plants on the floor of the Senate on Dec. 4. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI...