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Your Work During the Election Matters: A Message to Every Postal Worker

November 4, 2024
Dear Union Family, as we approach Election Day, I want to take a moment to remind you that if you have not voted, to please take time to do so before the polls close tomorrow. I also want to acknowledge the incredible dedication and effort each of...

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.

Forging a "New Normal"

July 1, 2020
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The super-rich never miss their opportunities in times of crises. From early March through April, the total wealth of billionaires in the United...

APWU Retirees Still Fighting for Justice

July 1, 2020
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) This summer marks several anniversaries for us as union and community activists. The U.S. postal system was created by the 2nd Continental Congress on...

APWU Retirees Still Fighting for Justice

July 1, 2020
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) This summer marks several anniversaries for us as union and community activists. The U.S. postal system was created by the 2nd Continental Congress on...

Cardiovascular Health

July 1, 2020
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) One in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, but only about half of these adults have it under control. High blood pressure – or hypertension –...

Union Representation During Investigatory Interviews

July 1, 2020
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Postal workers should know both their rights and the role of shop stewards during questioning by a postal or acting supervisor (204B), manager,...

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