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E.g., 10/31/2024

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...

Reasonable Accommodation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

As part of negotiations for the union's 2006-2010 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the US Postal Service, the APWU has negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding Reasonable Accommodation for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training Is Part of DIE Job Description

A letter [PDF] from USPS to APWU President William Burrus rescinded a proposed change to the DIE position description that would have removed PIT training duties. (Includes accompanying documents.)

No Change in USPS Attitudes

The old adage, “the more things change, the more they stay the same,” definitely applies to USPS managers.

Financial Aid for Students

As the cost of college continues to escalate, many parents find that they do not have the funds or resources needed to assure that their children can pursue a higher education. They fail to take advantage of the numerous student aid programs...

Buying Back Military Time

Far too many postal employees who have served in the military wait until immediately before retirement to buy back their service time, without realizing how long the process can take.

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