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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.
Understanding Balance Billing
March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Health Plan Director John Marcotte
My office gets many questions on the subject of “in- and out-of-network” and how it applies to members of the...
Warning Signs an Older Family Member May Need Help
March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor
Changes in physical and mental abilities that may occur with age can be difficult to detect. Any one of the...
Defend Democracy – Protect Your Vote
March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Human Relations Director Sue Carney
Working together from now until Election Day is a must if we are going to advance and protect our voting rights...
Unique Challenges for Female Vets
March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Record numbers of women are serving in the military and this means more female veterans. More than two million women currently account for 10 percent...
Building ‘Strong, Action- Oriented’ Communities
March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Executive Vice President Debby Szeredy
During November 2017, I met with locals and members who are still on the Phase Two Consolidation List and...