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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.
New Pay Scales Posted
July 29, 2016
The new pay scales under the 2015-2018 contract are now posted at apwu.org. According to information provided by the Postal Service, management will implement the new pay rates on Aug. 6 (Pay Period 17) and they will be reflected in paychecks dated...
APWU Members Spread Message at Democratic Convention
July 29, 2016
From left: Legislative Director Judy Beard, Clerk Craft Director Clint Burelson, Philadelphia PA Local Secretary Cynthia Heyward, Philadelphia Local President Nick Casselli, Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy, President Mark Dimondstein, Eastern...
New Pay Rates Take Effect Aug. 6; Retroactive Pay Expected Nov. 4
July 27, 2016
Union Members across the country displayed solidarity on the openingday of arbitration. Members of the Oakland Local are shown above.
According to information provided by the Postal Service, the new pay rates outlined in the new union contract will...
We Have a New Union Contract!
July 27, 2016
Workfloor solidarity was instrumental in the fight for a new contract.(This article first appeared in the July-August 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker Magazine)
The big news is in - 200,000 postal workers represented by the APWU have a new...
President Obama Honors Postal Heritage Day
July 26, 2016
President Obama is honoring Postal Heritage Day, July 26, writing a tribute to the Postal Service and the workers who carry out its mission. July 26 has been designated Postal Heritage Day because it is the day in 1775 when the Second Continental...