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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.
Automation: Progress for Whom?
June 3, 2019
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The Postal Service’s use of automation has taken away Clerk Craft work, made remaining work harder, and reduced the power of workers at the Post Office...
Fighting Back Against Hostile Work Environments
June 3, 2019
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
“A workplace free of harassment is beneficial to everyone. The environment in the postal workplace, however, can be difficult if not miserable.” These...
The Role of the Local Trustee
June 3, 2019
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Local trustees are the financial gatekeepers of local finances and ensure local officers are maintaining fiduciary responsibilities. Whether local...
249 Post Offices, Stations, Branches on a Suspension / Discontinuance List for 2019
June 3, 2019
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
State and local presidents have been sent the latest Suspension List for 2019 that was released after Quarter 4 FY 2018. A Mobilizing Toolkit was also...
Fighting Back Against Outrageous Demands
June 3, 2019
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The next two stages in the battle to achieve a good new union contract are mediation (currently underway and projected to last 45 days) followed by the...