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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).
Blue Water
July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
In June, the Blue Water Veterans Act unanimously passed in the Senate. If signed by President Trump, the law will take effect at the start of 2020....
Stress Claims
July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
If you are feeling stressed, you are not alone. It is estimated that 8 in 10 Americans feel stress in their daily lives. Numerous studies indicate job...
Shop Steward’s Training Flash Drive
July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The ‘Shop Steward’s Training Flash Drive’ is a comprehensive collection of educational material produced by the Research and Education Department...
What Does it Take?
July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Most postal workers come to work, clock-in and do their fair day’s work. In return the Postal Service pays them for their efforts every other week....
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....