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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:
USPS Demands Cuts in Pay, Benefits, Job Security
May 28, 2015
Contract negotiations between the American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service ended without an agreement on May 27.
The USPS scuttled any prospect of reaching a deal by insisting on severe cuts in pay and benefits, despite the fact...
What Can Union Members Do?
May 28, 2015
“Our fight for a good contract now enters a new stage, but the role of rank-and-file union members remains critical,” President Dimondstein said.
The union is calling on APWU members to make sure management sees our union strength by wearing union...
OIG Report Paints Bright Future for Postal Banking
May 21, 2015
A report by the USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) released May 21 outlines the next steps for implementing postal banking, in which post offices would offer basic financial services – providing affordable banking transactions to every zip code...
San Francisco Retirees Chapter Celebrates Older Americans Month
May 21, 2015
Congratulations to the San Francisco Retirees Chapter for celebrating Older Americans Month. San Francisco Retirees Chapter President Maryann Medina hosted the event at Sinbad’s Restaurant. She was presented with an award by Edward Peralta,...
Contract Talks Extended One Week to Focus on Economic Package
May 21, 2015
The APWU and the U.S. Postal Service agreed to continue bargaining for an additional week after they were unable to reach agreement on economic issues by the May 20 expiration of the current contract. “We were unable to reach a negotiated settlement...