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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...

On the Oregon Trail

September 12, 2019
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  Notice I didn’t say “organizing” trail although in this instance it is one and the same. I am just back from a trip to the Beaver State during...

Success During Summer Session

September 12, 2019
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  H.R. 2382 Obtains Majority of Cosponsors The USPS Fairness Act, H.R. 2382, reached a bi-partisan majority of cosponsors on Aug. 16. If signed...

From the Field

September 12, 2019
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  Below are quotes from various APWU local and state publications throughout the country. All the publications listed are part of the Postal...

Legislation Introduced to "Stop Wall Street Looting"

September 12, 2019
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  In July, Congressional leaders introduced new legislation that would clamp down on the private equity (PE) industry’s worst abuses. The...

They Don't Have the Right

September 12, 2019
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  We often hear that ‘management has the right to mismanage.’ NO THEY DON’T!  Laws require that USPS be run efficiently, including managing the...

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