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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.
Revealed: Musk Uses DOGE to Stifle Competition, Siphon Money into Own Pockets
May 20, 2025
Our tax dollars should be used to better our communities. But at the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk is allocating funds to stifle market competition in areas that were once used to help his companies thrive. Read more:
A Reminder on How to Stay Safe Working with Suspicious Mail
September 15, 2017
Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman reminds APWU members to be aware of the USPS safety procedures when handling suspicious mail.
IT/AS Support Services Members Ratify Contract
September 12, 2017
Following an overwhelming 429-129 ratification vote on Aug. 23, the new Information Technology and Accounting Services Centers (IT/AS) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the United States Postal Service was signed by APWU President Mark...
Salmon Mail Haul Drivers Ratify Contract
September 12, 2017
Recently, APWU members employed by Salmon Companies voted to ratify a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the company. Salmon Companies is the largest ground transportation supplier to the United States Postal Service (USPS). Truck drivers...
Celebrate Labor’s Day!
September 2, 2017
As we relax and enjoy Labor Day it is worth remembering the true meaning of the holiday – celebrating the labor movement and the contribution workers have made to society.
2018 Contract Negotiations - Preparations Underway
September 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman
Although it seems like we just finalized our current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), time is...