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Update: CDL Medical Certification Integration
June 18, 2025
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) adopted a rule change in 2015, along with many other components of this rule change, was the requirement that the Medical Examiner who performs a Commercial Driver Certification physical will...
Candidates Nominated for APWU Election of National Officers
June 17, 2025
Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth "Liz" Powell has announced that the following union members have been certified as candidates for election to national office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution and Bylaws.
USPS 'Shirks Responsibility' to PSEs
September 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Health Plan Director John Marcotte
The APWU Health Plan receives complaints from members who were converted from Postal Support Employee (PSE) to...
The Status of Unions in 2016
September 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that union membership has declined across the United...
TSP - It's Your Money!
September 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor
The USPS reports that each year postal employees throw away almost $200 million in retirement benefit matching funds...
Building Your Bulletin Board
September 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Colorful and creative bulletin board in Hilo, HI, Big Island Area Local
By Organization Director Anna Smith
How can you stay informed and be involved?...
Bill to Improve Thrift Savings Plan Introduced
September 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard
The 2017 Congress introduced legislation to improve the Thrift Savings Program (TSP). It addresses...