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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.
From PSE to Full-Time Career: Retirement Buy Back
July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On May 2, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act was introduced by Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA-06) and Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK-04). If signed into law, H.R....
Knowledge, Awareness, and Vigilance
July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
While our leaders continue fighting for a fair contract, we must continue enforcing the current language still in effect. The Local Memorandum of...
Update: Hatch Act Dispute
July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
In Nov. 2017, the APWU filed a dispute over the Postal Service’s unilateral implementation of changes to Leave Without Pay (LWOP) rules for...
It's Time for the Postal Service to Respect Their Workers
July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The APWU and the Postal Service were not able to come to a negotiated contract despite going through regular negotiation sessions and a mediation...
Self-Driving Trucks Pilot Tests
July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Autonomous technology and self-driving trucks have been on the front page of many news and social media sites lately.
The primary reason for the news...