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The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, Passes the House of Representatives
November 13, 2024
On the evening of November 12, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 327 - 75. This bill seeks to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension...
HAPPENING TODAY: House of Representatives Expected to Vote on the Social Security Fairness Act
November 12, 2024
The House is expected to vote on the Social Security Fairness Act Tuesday evening. We are asking every APWU member to call today, Tuesday, November 12 and demand our representatives vote YES on HR 82.
APWU Salutes Our Veterans
November 9, 2015
As Veterans Day approaches, the APWU joins the nation in honoring all those who served.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Introduces Bill Providing One-time Payment of $581 to Social Security Beneficiaries, Veterans
November 6, 2015
On Thursday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced S. 2251, the Seniors and Veterans Emergency Benefits Act. The bill would provide a one-time payment in 2016 to Social Security beneficiaries, veterans, and others of $581, or 3.9% of the...
APWU Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge in Response to ‘Stay Survey’
November 6, 2015
The American Postal Workers Union has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in response to the “Stay Survey,” in which the Postal Service asks newly hired non-career employees about their job...
NLRB Calls Interference on Staples
November 4, 2015
The APWU won an important legal victory on Nov. 4 when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled unanimously that Staples cannot intervene in hearings on charges that the USPS illegally subcontracted work to the office-supply chain. “The...
Hartford Area Local, Allies Rally to Save America’s Postal Service
November 3, 2015
Hartford Area Local members rally with allies, including
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (center).
Members of the Hartford Area Local were joined by labor allies for a rally to Save American’s Postal Service on Oct. 24.
Lori Pelletier, executive secretary-...