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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...
Residual Vacancies, PSE Conversions in MVS
January 27, 2015
According to USPS statistics, approximately 320 Motor Vehicle Craft employees have been converted to career status as a result of residual vacancies since a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Filling Residual Vacancies was signed in March 2014 and...
e-Team Report, Jan. 27, 2015
January 27, 2015
New House Resolution Takes Aim at Delayed Mail
Just weeks into the 114th Congress, a new bipartisan coalition of a dozen U.S. representatives is taking a stand for prompt, reliable mail service.
With a ‘Golden Parachute’ in Hand, Donahoe Opposes Retirement for Young Workers
January 26, 2015
When Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe retires at the end of the week, he’ll get a retirement package of more than $4 million.
Not bad for a “civil servant.”
But in his controversial farewell address to reporters at the National Press Club on...
e-Team Report, Jan. 23, 2015
January 23, 2015
New Postal Amendment to Pipeline Bill
Whether or not to approve construction of the Keystone tar sands pipeline is one of the first pieces of legislation that the Senate has taken up since the 114th Congress came into session this month. For this...
Contract Campaign Training Session: Ready to Get Started!
January 22, 2015
APWU members from the Northeast Region participate in a CAT Team training
Training for the union’s campaign to win a good contract moved to the Northeast Region on Jan. 21 and 22, and participants left the two-day session ready to get started.