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An Update on the Social Security Fairness Act

July 31, 2024
The APWU has never stopped fighting to pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82, S. 597). 

Preventing Hearing Loss at Work and Home

July 31, 2024
Hearing protection is especially important for APWU members given the diverse and noisy work environments we encounter. The Industrial Relations Department is committed to ensuring that we keep you informed about hearing hazards and the precautions...

‘Stand with Postal Workers’

July 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Alliance members Melanie Campbell speaks at the Washington, DC,  ​press conference. Representatives from 17 member organizations of A Grand Alliance...

NLRB Strikes Major Blow to USPS-Staples Deal

July 1, 2015
In a major blow to the Postal Service’s deal with Staples, Region 5 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a complaint charging that the USPS illegally subcontracted work to the office-supply chain and ordering the agency to return...

Your Hard Work Is Paying Off

July 1, 2015
(This article first appeared in the July-August 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Thank you to all involved in our effort to win a majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate for prompt, reliable service standards. I...

Rallies Protest Shady Staples Deal

July 1, 2015
Supporters in Butler, PA (This article first appeared in the July-August 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Supporters of the Stop Staples movement were busy this spring, holding rallies and demonstrations, protesting the shady deal...

Is Check Cashing Coming to a Post Office Near You?

July 1, 2015
Activists protest for predatory loan reform in Illinois. (This article first appeared in the July-August 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) A May 21 report by the USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) outlines the next steps for...

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