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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.
Starkest Threat to Veterans' Benefits Is Project 2025, Another Trump Administration
October 23, 2024
More than 30,000 APWU members are Veterans, and many more have Veterans in their families or among their close friends. With Election Day drawing near, it’s important for APWU members to understand that Veterans’ issues are on the ballot once again...
APWU Health Plan: Our Purpose ... Your Health
October 30, 2009
APWU Health Plan is proud to announce our new benefits and premiums for 2010.
Social Security to Host Webinar for Wounded Warriors
October 28, 2009
The Social Security Administration will host a Webinar, “Social Security for Wounded Warriors,” to address benefit programs and the expedited processing of disability claims available to wounded veterans.
Victory: FERS Sick-Leave Credit Becomes Law
October 28, 2009
President Obama signed legislation Oct. 28 that will allow postal and federal workers who retire under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) to receive credit for sick leave when they retire.
Congress Must Fix Funding Requirement; USPS Must Expand Goals, Burrus Says
October 27, 2009
In a follow-up to testimony before a Senate subcommittee, APWU President William Burrus explored alternatives to station-and-branch closures, facility consolidations, and five-day mail delivery — which the Postal Service is proposing in reaction to...
Unions Protest As Health Insurers Plot to Kill Reform
October 23, 2009
APWU officers and staff joined hundreds of other union members and healthcare advocates at a spirited demonstration Oct. 22 to demand that the health insurance industry end its efforts to thwart reform legislation.