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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.

'In Our Hands is Placed a Power...'

September 1, 2017
(This article first appeared in the Sept-Oct 2017 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By President Mark Dimondstein  There are many daunting challenges on the horizon that demand our attention and action as postal workers.

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?...

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