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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.

Starkest Threat to Veterans' Benefits Is Project 2025, Another Trump Administration

October 23, 2024
More than 30,000 APWU members are Veterans, and many more have Veterans in their families or among their close friends. With Election Day drawing near, it’s important for APWU members to understand that Veterans’ issues are on the ballot once again...

Attacks on the Universal Service Obligation - A Backdoor to Privatization?

July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)    The mission statement of A Grand Alliance points to two fundamental characteristics of the United States Postal Service that make it our national...

Message to the PMG - Not So Fast!!

July 25, 2019
APWU National Executive Board Counters Postal Management’s Cut and Slash ‘Business’ Plan with the Union’s ‘Service’ Plan (This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) 

Important Financial, DOL Reports

July 24, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  The primary financial officers of local and state unions – the President and Treasurer – have important legal and fiduciary responsibilities, but...

'Why Should I Stand Up and Get Involved in Union Activities and Campaigns?'

July 24, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  Right now, you have a President of the United States who wants to take away your right to collective bargaining, something fought for and that we...

Members Are Asking...

July 24, 2019
Members have legitimate questions and deserve factual answers. “Why are we facing interest arbitration for a new contract when there was a tentative agreement?” “What was in it?” “Why didn’t I get a vote?” “When am I receiving raises and my next...

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