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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.

e-Team Report, June 14, 2013

June 14, 2013
Rep. Issa Releases a “Deeply Disturbing” Draft Postal Reform Bill Rep. DeLauro Calls on House Members to Preserve Overnight Delivery Rep. DeFazio Speaks in Support of Postal Service Protection Act Unintended Consequences of Changing Postal...

Issa’s Draft Bill ‘Deeply Disturbing,’ APWU Says

June 14, 2013
A draft postal bill released by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) on June 13 would punish postal workers, privatize major portions of the USPS, and deprive the American people of vital services, said APWU President Cliff Guffey.

Rep. DeLauro to Introduce ‘Protect Overnight Delivery Act’

June 13, 2013
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) will introduce legislation to preserve overnight mail delivery and, in the process, protect mail processing facilities from closure, she told fellow lawmakers in a letter dated June 13.

MDAT Computer Program To Win Good Jobs Goes Online

June 11, 2013
A new APWU computer program that will help win good jobs has gone live! The program, known as the Max Duty Assignment Tool (MDAT), will help local unions fight for jobs with better schedules, address excessing issues and retreat rights, and identify...

Telephone, Electronic Grievance Discussions

June 7, 2013
The APWU has reached agreement with the Postal Service on a Memorandum of Understanding re: Step 1 Discussions dated June 5, 2013, that clarifies the union’s right to file a grievance by telephonic and/or electronic means.

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