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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...

The Importance of Critical Thinking and Common Sense

May 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The Importance of Critical Thinking and Common Sense I felt the need for the above title in order to raise the awareness and consciences of our union...

We Need Better Service Standards to Secure 2022 Mail Ballot Protections

May 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Mid-term elections are November 8, 2022. All 435 seats are up for election in the House of Representatives, with 48 members having announced their...

It Pays to have a Union Presence in the Workplace!

May 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) This can be interpreted literally or figuratively when our local and state officers organize our non-members. While the overall benefit of belonging to...

New Beginning, New Goals for Human Relations

May 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2022 issue of the American Postal Workers magazine) I would like to begin by thanking President Dimondstein and the National Executive Board for appointing me to the position of Director of Human...

Asthma and Seasonal Triggers

May 4, 2022
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  When you have asthma, it’s important to know what is happening in your airways, as well as common asthma symptoms. Understanding asthma symptoms can...

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