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Your Work During the Election Matters: A Message to Every Postal Worker

November 4, 2024
Dear Union Family, as we approach Election Day, I want to take a moment to remind you that if you have not voted, to please take time to do so before the polls close tomorrow. I also want to acknowledge the incredible dedication and effort each of...

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.

Interest Arbitration Next Session - APWU Rank and File Witness Panels

September 12, 2019
During the next session of interest arbitration (Sept. 24-26), postal workers from the workroom floor will serve as key witnesses in front of the arbitration panel. “We always knew that interest arbitration was a possibility and have been preparing...

2019 Scholarship Winners

September 12, 2019
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: the E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, the Vocational Scholarship and the...

USPS Retiree Quarterly Newsletter: "Hit" or "Miss"

September 12, 2019
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  The USPS Retiree Quarterly Newsletter Spring 2019 issue, the first mailed to all USPS retirees, was both a “Hit” and a “Miss.” The “Hit” was...

Return to Work Responsibility

September 12, 2019
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  To help injured employees return to suitable employment, the Postal Service may request medical progress reports. Form CA-17 is generally used...

Spouses Serving in the Shadows

September 12, 2019
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  U.S. servicemembers who experience traumatic events during military service are commonly diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...

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