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Your Work During the Election Matters: A Message to Every Postal Worker
November 4, 2024
Dear Union Family, as we approach Election Day, I want to take a moment to remind you that if you have not voted, to please take time to do so before the polls close tomorrow. I also want to acknowledge the incredible dedication and effort each of...
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.
Is a Generic Available?
March 18, 2020
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
If you’ve needed a prescription filled recently, there’s a good chance a generic is available. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA...
Social Security, IRS, DEA, OPM are not calling you!
March 18, 2020
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
These are Scams – Fraud Calls.
When you receive a “cold call” from one of these federal agencies, it is a fraud call. A “cold call” is an unsolicited...
Standing Strong Together in the Past and in the Future
March 18, 2020
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Sisters and Brothers, if there was ever a time to stand together as APWU members, that time is now. Government proposals are clearly and consciously...
H.R. 2382 Passes the House!
March 18, 2020
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Last month, the USPS Fairness Act passed the House of Representatives. This was the critical first step in repealing the pre-funding mandate that has...
Former APWU National Officers Pass Away
March 18, 2020
(This article first appeared in the March/April 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
John R. Smith
John R. Smith (known by most as “JR”), former Retirees Department Director, passed away Jan. 11, at the age of 91. Brother Smith was the...