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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...
Daleo Freeman Appointed as Human Relations Director
March 22, 2022
President Dimondstein has appointed Daleo Freeman to the vacant position of Human Relations Director. In accordance with the National APWU Constitution Brother Freeman’s appointment was approved by the National Executive Board in a March 22, 2022...
Implementation Dates for Pay Increases in New Contract Confirmed
March 17, 2022
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, the Postal Service confirmed to the APWU important dates for implementation of the pay provisions of the 2021-2024 National Agreement. There were significant changes to the pay and leave provisions for this national...
List of Residual Vacancies Made Available for PTF Clerks’ One-Time Reassignment Opportunity
March 16, 2022
In accordance with the MOU, Re: PTF One-Time Voluntary Reassignment Opportunity, the Postal Service provided a list of available residual duty assignments for PTF clerks to choose from, within their own district. Attached is the list of 594 residual...
We Need Your Help! (Does Your Postal Facility Look Like This?)
March 14, 2022
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 that helped manufacture a financial crisis at USPS was passed by Congress with only a voice vote...
Team APWU - Bringing home the Gold!
March 14, 2022
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Wow! Just months into 2022 and great news on two fronts:
FIRST: Our Collective Bargaining Agreement covering the wages, benefits, and working...