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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...
MVS Updates: Mercedes First Article Testing Concerns, CBD Impacts on Drug Testing & DOT Clearinghouse for Drug & Alcohol Testing Violations
February 28, 2020
Just two months into the new year, and the Motor Vehicle Service Craft Division has been hard at work with several updates for the membership. Of primary issue are the Department of Transportation’s changes impacting MVS Operators with Commercial...
USPS Announces Potential Breach in Maintenance Exam 955 Materials
February 28, 2020
Recently, the Postal Service informed APWU of a potential breach in testing materials related to Maintenance Selection System Exam 955, stating the following:
As a precautionary measure, a temporary hold on Exam 955 test scheduling has been issued...
Information for APWU Members on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
February 26, 2020
On February 26, 2020, your APWU Regional Safety Representatives met with the Regional Coordinators, Article 14 Officers, and the Industrial Relations Director. During this meeting COVID-19 was discussed extensively.
Upcoming Industrial Relations Training Webinars: APWU SEARCH on March 18 & EGS on March 26
February 19, 2020
The Industrial Relations Department will be hosting two upcoming webinars on March 18th on APWU SEARCH and March 26th on the Electronic Grievance System. All members are encouraged to attend, especially arbitration advocates, stewards, and local/...
APWU Responds to White House Budget
February 12, 2020
On Monday, President Trump issued his budget for the next fiscal year. Among its proposals were the entirety of the recommendations of the 2018 White House Task Force on the Postal Service, which include service cuts, lower pay and for postal...