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The IRS Direct File is Here to Stay - But Under Immediate Threat

July 31, 2024
This year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rolled out a pilot program across 12 states to allow many working class people to ­file their taxes online for free. But now the program is under immediate attack – here’s what to know:

Interview: Tefere Gebre on Labor and Environmental Justice

July 31, 2024
The American Postal Worker recently spoke with the Greenpeace USA’s Chief Program Officer Tefere Gebre, who has over 30 years of experience in coalition building, activism, and organizing in the labor movement.

PMG Endorses Highway Budget Scam

June 16, 2014
The Postmaster General’s latest act of treachery is so outrageous it’s hard to believe. Last week, he endorsed a budget scam that would eliminate Saturday mail delivery and hand over the alleged “savings” to the Highway Trust Fund.

SEIU 32BJ, San Francisco Labor Council Join ‘Stop Staples’ Movement

June 13, 2014
SEIU 32BJ, representing 145,000 union members in 11 states and the District of Columbia, is boycotting all Staples retail stores in the U.S., Staples.com and Staples Advantage, as well as all Staples branded proprietary products. ALSO: San Francisco...

Potential Participants in Class-Action Settlement Should Exercise Caution, APWU Warns

June 13, 2014
APWU members who are potential participants in the settlement of a class-action discrimination case against the Postal Service must make a decision by June 19, but they should exercise caution in doing so, warns Human Relations Director Sue Carney.

New Hampshire State Employees’ Association, National Nurses United Endorse ‘Don’t Buy Staples’ Campaign

June 12, 2014
As APWU members spread the word about the ‘Don’t Buy Staples’ campaign to other labor organizations and friends, the result of their hard work is paying off. Two additional organizations have joined the movement against the privatization of USPS...

National Education Association, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Join ‘Stop Staples’ Movement

June 11, 2014
The Stop Staples movement is continuing to gain momentum, with several important organizations showing support for the cause.

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