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Your Work During the Election Matters: A Message to Every Postal Worker
November 4, 2024
Dear Union Family, as we approach Election Day, I want to take a moment to remind you that if you have not voted, to please take time to do so before the polls close tomorrow. I also want to acknowledge the incredible dedication and effort each of...
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.
Houston Area Local Keeps Postcard Campaign Rolling
July 31, 2015
Members of the Houston Area Local collected hundreds of signatures on “I Stand with Postal Workers” postcards at the 52nd National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta last week.
OSHA Slams Postal Service with Five Citations, $16,000 in Fines
July 30, 2015
After an onsite inspection, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) slammed the Postal Service with five citations for violating safety standards at a post office located in Kent, WA, on July 1. OSHA also imposed a total of $16,000 in...
Happy 50th Birthday, Medicare!
July 30, 2015
Retirees Director Judy Beard speaking
at the rally at the Capitol.
At 87 events in 37 states on July 30, unions, seniors, medical professionals and others held special celebrations in honor of Medicare’s 50th birthday.
“Today’s 50th anniversary of...
Locals Celebrate 'Postal Heritage Day'
July 28, 2015
In Washington, DC: Assistant Clerk Craft Director Lynn Pallas-Barber,
Nations' Capital Southern Maryland Local
President Dena Briscoe,
a clerk from the Dorothy Height Post Office,
President Mark Dimondstein and Vice President Debby Szeredy.
A...
Celebrating an Important 50th Anniversary
July 27, 2015
On July 30 – the 50th anniversary of Medicare – APWU members will join with others across the country to celebrate the program that has helped more than 53 million seniors and disabled Americans obtain healthcare. To find an event in your area,...