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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...

Here We Come Again – Where There’s a Will There’s a Way

January 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Who knew? Another year has passed and we are still dealing with COVID-19. We remain battered but unbowed. During the pandemic, we found ways to...

APWU Health Plan Makes a Commitment to the Community

January 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Walk. Donate. Educate. The Health Plan made a decision in 2021 to become actively involved in its surrounding community. As a health insurance...

APWU Retirees Still Fighting for Justice

January 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The APWU Retirees Department “will offer great benefits to retirees and will make APWU bigger, better and stronger than ever!” This was the...

Understanding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act

January 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978 amends Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy,...

Let's Get Organized in 2022!

January 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Organizing with our co-workers is the only way we can strengthen our union. As 2021 came to a close, together we have signed up over 25,000 new...

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