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Big News!! APWU, USPS Reach Tentative Agreement on New Union Contract!
June 6, 2025
The American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service have reached a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), announced APWU President and Lead Negotiator Mark Dimondstein. The proposed union contract is three years in duration:...
House Passes Bill to Eliminate the FERS Supplemental “Bridge” Payment
May 22, 2025
The House just passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which eliminates the FERS supplemental bridge payment and funnels $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy. Our fight now moves to the Senate.
Officers Share Information and Answer Members’ Questions at Tele-Town Hall
March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
During a country-wide Tele-Town Hall on Jan. 24, APWU National officers discussed the unity required to be successful in our fight for a good contract,...
Understanding Balance Billing
March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Health Plan Director John Marcotte
My office gets many questions on the subject of “in- and out-of-network” and how it applies to members of the...
Warning Signs an Older Family Member May Need Help
March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor
Changes in physical and mental abilities that may occur with age can be difficult to detect. Any one of the...
Defend Democracy – Protect Your Vote
March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Human Relations Director Sue Carney
Working together from now until Election Day is a must if we are going to advance and protect our voting rights...
Unique Challenges for Female Vets
March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Record numbers of women are serving in the military and this means more female veterans. More than two million women currently account for 10 percent...