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'Stay In Your Lane, APWU'?
August 27, 2024
Western Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez explains the importance of union involvement beyond the workroom floor including economic, political, and social justice as outlined in our National Constitution & Bylaws.
Time is Running Out!
August 27, 2024
Enrollment Period (SEP), which waives the late-fee penalty for current Medicare Part A USPS annuitants to also enroll in Medicare Part B. The deadline to apply during the SEP is September 30, 2024.
FERS Sick-Leave Credit Included In Defense Authorization Bill
October 9, 2009
The campaign to win sick-leave credit for workers who retire under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) got a big boost this week when it was included in a compromise version of the 2010 Defense Authorization bill.
Unusual Areas of Agreement
October 7, 2009
The Institute for Research on the Economics of Taxation, a conservative think tank, and the APWU rarely see eye-to-eye; but a recent exchange of letters between IRET Senior Economist Michael Schuyler and union President William Burrus found some...
National 'Call-In' Days For Health Care Wednesday and Thursday
October 7, 2009
The APWU is joining labor's push to reform the healthcare system with two lobby and call-in days Oct. 7 and 8.
Burrus to Retire at End of Term
October 1, 2009
In an emotional closing to his speech at the union’s All-Craft Conference Sept. 30, APWU President William Burrus announced that he would not seek re-election in November 2010, ending a 53-year career in which he fought for better wages, benefits...
Senate Approves Short-Term Relief for USPS
September 30, 2009
The Senate approved an appropriations bill Sept. 30 that includes emergency financial relief for the Postal Service.