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E.g., 01/15/2025

Preparing for Retirement

January 15, 2025
Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor urges postal workers, whether you’re 5, 10, or 30 years from retirement, to prepare by attending retirement planning seminars hosted by the APWU Retirees Department and staying abreast of relevant legislation.

Progress Is A Must In This New Year

January 15, 2025
Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman outlines goals for the department in 2025, including to continue trainings for locals and states, and to utilize Regional Resource Assistants to better assist locals and states with their issues.

Implementation Dates for Pay Increases in New Contract Confirmed

March 17, 2022
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, the Postal Service confirmed to the APWU important dates for implementation of the pay provisions of the 2021-2024 National Agreement. There were significant changes to the pay and leave provisions for this national...

List of Residual Vacancies Made Available for PTF Clerks’ One-Time Reassignment Opportunity

March 16, 2022
In accordance with the MOU, Re: PTF One-Time Voluntary Reassignment Opportunity, the Postal Service provided a list of available residual duty assignments for PTF clerks to choose from, within their own district. Attached is the list of 594 residual...

We Need Your Help! (Does Your Postal Facility Look Like This?)

March 14, 2022
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 that helped manufacture a financial crisis at USPS was passed by Congress with only a voice vote...

Team APWU - Bringing home the Gold!

March 14, 2022
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Wow! Just months into 2022 and great news on two fronts: FIRST: Our Collective Bargaining Agreement covering the wages, benefits, and working...

COVID-19 Impact on Mental Health

March 11, 2022
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2022 issue of the American Postal Workers Magazine.) The mental health of Americans has always been a cause for concern. The APWU Health Plan is working hard to raise awareness of the resources...

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