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Your Work During the Election Matters: A Message to Every Postal Worker
November 4, 2024
I want to acknowledge the incredible dedication and effort each of you has put into ensuring every mail-in ballot is delivered on time. The hard work of postal workers helps ensure every voice is heard and every vote is counted. Once again, we’ve...
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.
Conversation with the Clerk Membership: Accountability
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
On behalf of the APWU Clerk Division national officers, I would like to express our gratitude in electing us as your APWU Clerk Division...
Improper Article 12 Notification
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
We have received information from all parts of the country regarding letters proposing excessing in the Maintenance Craft. Affected occupational...
A Look Back
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
We take a brief look at some key points in labor history that happened during January-February.
Twenty Questions for 2020
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
1. What is postal banking?
It’s the provision of basic financial services through the USPS, ranging from check cashing to savings accounts, to...
Microbusinesses Strongly Prefer the Public Postal Service
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
In the United States, firms with fewer than 10 employees make up 75 percent of all employers. With the rise of e-commerce, these microbusinesses...