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An Update on the Social Security Fairness Act
September 6, 2024
Time is running out to get the Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82) passed. We are asking every APWU member to call Monday, September 9th and demand our representatives sign the discharge petition (HR 1410).
2024 Penalty Overtime Exclusion Period
August 27, 2024
The "Penalty Overtime Exclusion" period for calendar year 2024 will begin Pay Period 26-2024, Week 1 (November 30, 2024) and end Pay Period 01-2025, Week 2 (December 27, 2024).
USPS 'Shirks Responsibility' to PSEs
September 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Health Plan Director John Marcotte
The APWU Health Plan receives complaints from members who were converted from Postal Support Employee (PSE) to...
The Status of Unions in 2016
September 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that union membership has declined across the United...
TSP - It's Your Money!
September 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor
The USPS reports that each year postal employees throw away almost $200 million in retirement benefit matching funds...
Building Your Bulletin Board
September 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Colorful and creative bulletin board in Hilo, HI, Big Island Area Local
By Organization Director Anna Smith
How can you stay informed and be involved?...
Bill to Improve Thrift Savings Plan Introduced
September 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Legislative & Political Director Judy Beard
The 2017 Congress introduced legislation to improve the Thrift Savings Program (TSP). It addresses...