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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.

USPS 10-Year Plan Service Standard Changes Go into Effect

November 12, 2021
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The United States Postal Service implemented significant service standard changes starting Friday, October 1 that will slow down mail delivery for...

USPS 10-Year Plan Service Standard Changes Go into Effect

November 12, 2021
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The United States Postal Service implemented significant service standard changes starting Friday, October 1 that will slow down mail delivery for...

The New Medicare Advantage Plan is a “Home Run!”

November 12, 2021
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  Recently, we spoke with former State of Maryland APWU President George Hayes about his experience using the UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage (...

Negotiations with the USPS Continue

November 12, 2021
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The Collective Bargaining Agreement (union contract) between the APWU and the USPS covers the wages, benefits and conditions of employment for almost...

Virtual Union Conferences a Success

November 12, 2021
(This article first appeared in the November/December issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) From September 26 to October 1, APWU members met online via Zoom for a week of trainings, workshops, and conferences for all four crafts, as well as...

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