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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.
Starkest Threat to Veterans' Benefits Is Project 2025, Another Trump Administration
October 23, 2024
More than 30,000 APWU members are Veterans, and many more have Veterans in their families or among their close friends. With Election Day drawing near, it’s important for APWU members to understand that Veterans’ issues are on the ballot once again...
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....