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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.
APWU Awaits Arbitration Award for new Union Contract
January 24, 2020
The Interest Arbitration Award for our new union contract is expected within the next 4-6 weeks.
Medicare and You
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Medicare is health insurance for people 65 and older, people under 65 with certain disabilities, and people of any age with End-Stage Renal...
Let's Get Started!
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Earning your vote as Health Plan Director is far and above one of the most exciting moments of my union career. Thanks to those that supported...
What's Up Doc?
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Postal employees who are injured on the job have the right to select their treating physician. Under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (...
Dealing with Difficult People
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
As postal employees, we are required to interact with co-workers, customers, supervisors and managers. We sometimes feel overwhelmed. To avoid...