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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).
Fighting Back Against Hostile Work Environments
June 3, 2019
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
“A workplace free of harassment is beneficial to everyone. The environment in the postal workplace, however, can be difficult if not miserable.” These...
The Role of the Local Trustee
June 3, 2019
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Local trustees are the financial gatekeepers of local finances and ensure local officers are maintaining fiduciary responsibilities. Whether local...
249 Post Offices, Stations, Branches on a Suspension / Discontinuance List for 2019
June 3, 2019
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
State and local presidents have been sent the latest Suspension List for 2019 that was released after Quarter 4 FY 2018. A Mobilizing Toolkit was also...
Fighting Back Against Outrageous Demands
June 3, 2019
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The next two stages in the battle to achieve a good new union contract are mediation (currently underway and projected to last 45 days) followed by the...
APWU State and Local Presidents Advocate on Capitol Hill for Postal Workers' Rights
June 3, 2019
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On March 12, APWU State and Local Presidents attending the National Presidents Conference (NPC) in Washington, D.C. spent a full day on Capitol Hill...