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Your Work During the Election Matters: A Message to Every Postal Worker
November 4, 2024
I want to acknowledge the incredible dedication and effort each of you has put into ensuring every mail-in ballot is delivered on time. The hard work of postal workers helps ensure every voice is heard and every vote is counted. Once again, we’ve...
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.
USPS Announces ‘Modified Consolidation Plan’
May 16, 2012
The USPS notified the APWU on May 16 that it has developed a modified network consolidation plan and, “Now that the moratorium has expired, consolidation activities will begin this summer.”
House Republicans Pass Pay Cut For Postal, Federal Employees
May 12, 2012
The House of Representatives voted for a 5 percent cut in postal and federal workers’ pay on May 10 by approving an increase in employees’ pension contributions.
GOP Votes Pay Cut For Postal, Federal Workers
May 11, 2012
The House of Representatives voted for a 5 percent cut in postal and federal workers’ pay on May 10 by approving an increase in employees' pension contributions.
Members of Congress Seek Extension of Moratorium
May 11, 2012
More than 100 U.S. representatives have signed a letter to Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe urging him to extend the moratorium on the closure of post offices and mail processing facilities, and asking him to refrain from cutting hours at rural...
Address Postal Reform Now, Start With Senate Bill
May 10, 2012
As the May 15 expiration of a moratorium on the closure of post offices and mail processing facilities approaches, the APWU is urging the House of Representatives to address postal reform immediately, and to use the Senate bill as a starting point.