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Reconciliation Legislation Passes - Attacks on Postal Pensions DEFEATED
July 3, 2025
On July 3, Trump's tax-and-spending reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) passed by narrow margins in the House and Senate, giving $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy paid for by the working class. While we successfully fought off the threats most...
Privatizers Lay Out Their Plan for Destroying Public Postal Service
June 30, 2025
On June 24, the House Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing titled, “The Route Forward for the U.S. Postal Service: A View from Stakeholders.”
We’re Not a Fee-for-Service Organization
There seems to be a misconception that labor unions are fee-for-service organizations. This notion is likely fostered by the fact that union dues fund activities that serve union members. Dues enable unions to negotiate and enforce contracts,...
Protecting Retirees from Inflation
With the cost of food, gas, and medical care on the rise, some elected officials recognize the toll inflation takes on many retired Americans. On Jan. 26, legislation was introduced in Congress that would provide assistance to eligible retirees and...
Tribute Month for Seniors
May is Older Americans Month. Every president since John Kennedy has issued an annual proclamation asking the nation to pay tribute to its seniors.
Beware of Candidates' Misleading Appeals
The Nov. 4 midterm elections are quickly approaching. Our vote is critical and can affect the outcome of the election.
Don’t be fooled by candidates with attractive campaign literature and broad statements painting themselves as a savior to seniors...
Dispute: Unencumbered/Unassigned Regulars
This Step 4 dispute protests management plans to designate Part-Time Flexibles and Part-Time Regulars as unencumbered or unassigned with non-traditional schedules when they are converted to regular on Aug. 27.