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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.

Your Data Will Never Be Used Against You at APWU

October 4, 2018
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Health Plan Director John Marcotte As an advocate for workers and quality health care, I am disturbed by recent media reports about health...

MID-TERM Elections: Use Your Voice and Your Vote

October 4, 2018
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Retirees Department Director Nancy Olumekor Retirees in Action (L-R) Roosevelt Daniel, President of the California Area Local Retiree...

Saving the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund

October 4, 2018
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Human Relations Director Sue Carney Your donations are needed to sustain the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF). PERF is a nonprofit...

Pregnancy Discrimination

October 4, 2018
 (This article first appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Research & Education Department Director Joyce B. Robinson  Pregnancy discrimination exists in many agencies nationwide, including the...

Labor Rights are Human Rights

October 4, 2018
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  By Organization Director Anna Smith Breaker Boys in Pittston, PA 1911 We all have heard of human rights and we all have those rights. But, did...

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