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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.

The Role of Industrial Relations

July 25, 2019
(This article first appeared in the July/August 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)    You spend much of your time at work. You interact with co-workers, managers and the public. During the course of your employment, you build...

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...

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