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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.
Blue Water, Public Law 116-23 in Effect
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
The Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, signed into law on June 25, 2019 went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. The law presumes...
Is There a Union Meeting — Who cares?
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Far too many local unions are not able to secure a quorum in order to carry out the functions of their membership meetings and fully represent...
APWU Members Instrumental in Achieving Legislative Milestone
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
With the achievement of more than two thirds support for the USPS Fairness Act in the House (301 cosponsors to date), H.R. 2382 has been placed...
Labor News
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Amalgamated Transit Union Strikes Lead to Victory Against Privatization
On Oct. 24, over 120 members of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local...
Solidarity in Finland Leads to Victory in Postal Strike
January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
In August 2019, the Finnish government announced it would change the salary structure of 700 of its packaging and e-commerce workers,...