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Congress Moves to Gut Postal and Federal Pensions — APWU Calls for Immediate Action!

May 1, 2025
On April 30, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform approved a number of significant cuts to the retirement benefits of postal and federal workers. Passed by a slim margin of 22-21, this measure will now be included in the full...

How to Receive One-Time Retirement Incentive Checks

April 29, 2025
The incentive checks will be sent to the employee’s office of last appointment. From there, the retiree can pick it up from the office or it will be mailed from the office to the address indicated on the PS 3077 -Request to Forward Salary Check form...

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

January 21, 2021
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on all members of the APWU. Our families, our work, and essentially all aspects of our lives have...

Postal Service Implements New Organizational Structure For Employees Working in Dock Areas

January 19, 2021
The Postal Service recently notified the APWU of its plan to separate Logistics from Mail Processing and Maintenance. As a result, all Expeditors and Ramp Clerks will report to a designated Logistics management official. In addition, a January 12...

Why we all need to care about the Postal Board of Governors

January 13, 2021
The Postal Service has a Board of Governors that is responsible for major decisions about the Postal Service’s operations, policies and expenditures. The Board’s responsibilities also include hiring and firing the Postmaster General.

Questions & Answers for the MOU, Re: Additional Function 1 Staffing

January 12, 2021
Questions & Answers for the MOU, Re: Additional Function 1 Staffing, dated December 24, 2020

A Grand Alliance to Hold Virtual Policy Conference

January 11, 2021
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) A Grand Alliance is excited to announce a major policy conference to be held virtually, starting March 16, that will culminate in the development...

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