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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...
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,...
New Memorandum of Understanding on Discrimination in Tentative Agreement
January 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Our new Tentative Agreement has a Memorandum of Understanding on Discrimination & Harassment. It clarifies what kind of discrimination...
Are You Ready for 2022?
January 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Knowledge, staying organized and prioritizing responsibilities all play an important role for local and state officers, specifically presidents...
What the Proposed Contract Means for Wage Increases
January 6, 2022
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2022 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
As you are all aware, in December a new tentative agreement was reached with the Postal Service and approved to be sent out to members for...