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Your Work During the Election Matters: A Message to Every Postal Worker
November 4, 2024
I want to acknowledge the incredible dedication and effort each of you has put into ensuring every mail-in ballot is delivered on time. The hard work of postal workers helps ensure every voice is heard and every vote is counted. Once again, we’ve...
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.
It’s That Time Again
January 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell
Each year, this department seeks to assist local officers in performing the administrative duties they were...
Spousal Survivor Benefits
January 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor
We begin a new year with a subject that has generated numerous questions: Spousal Survivor Benefits.
Claim Privacy
January 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Human Relations Director Sue Carney
It is important for employees who have been injured on the job to know their rights regarding claim...
As Wildfires Blaze Across California, Postal Workers Stand Together to Get the Job Done
January 1, 2018
Wildfires burned across California for days. Photo courtesy of Army National Guard/Capt. Will Martin Flickr/CC
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Devastating natural disasters...
Stopping Workplace Harassment
January 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the January-February 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
By Research & Education Director Joyce Robinson
Employees have the right to work in an environment free of harassment or intimidation. The...