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This is a 'Code Red Alert' to APWU Veterans
January 21, 2025
In the last Home Front article, we warned veterans about “Project 2025” and how a second Trump term would destroy the VA, and VA healthcare benefits. Unfortunately for our APWU veteran family, his Project 2025 plan to destroy VA healthcare could...
USPS Announces Termination of FSAFEDS Accounts for 2025 Plan Year, Provides New Enrollment Option for Affected Employees
January 17, 2025
On Dec. 30, 2024, the Postal Service notified the APWU that it is informing employees who enrolled in the FSAFEDS Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for plan year 2025 that their accounts will be terminated. FSAFEDS is no longer the FSA administrator...
Maintenance Craft PSE National Dispute Resolved
March 30, 2012
The APWU and the Postal Service settled a Step 4 grievance on March 30 regarding the use of Postal Support Employees (PSEs) in the Maintenance Craft. The settlement stipulates that PSEs will only be used in custodial positions.
Union Calls for April Actions To Save the Postal Service
March 30, 2012
The APWU is asking state and local organizations to participate in two nationwide activities in April: Lobbying your senators at their home offices during the Easter recess, and informational leafleting on Tax Day, April 17.
PMG Tells Congress: Take Postal Workers Out of Federal Healthcare Program
March 28, 2012
Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe urged lawmakers to take postal employees out of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) at a House hearing on March 27, claiming such a move would save the USPS $7 billion annually.
Senate Action on Postal Bill Expected in Mid-April
March 27, 2012
The Senate is expected to vote on postal legislation in mid-April, following a congressional recess, APWU Legislative and Political Director Myke Reid has reported.
Senate Debate on Postal Bill Expected in Mid-April
March 27, 2012
The Senate is now expected to consider a postal bill in mid-April, following a two-week congressional recess that begins Friday, APWU Legislative and Political Director Myke Reid reports.