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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.

Conversation with the Clerk Membership: Accountability

January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  On behalf of the APWU Clerk Division national officers, I would like to express our gratitude in electing us as your APWU Clerk Division...

Improper Article 12 Notification

January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  We have received information from all parts of the country regarding letters proposing excessing in the Maintenance Craft. Affected occupational...

A Look Back

January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  We take a brief look at some key points in labor history that happened during January-February.

Twenty Questions for 2020

January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  1. What is postal banking? It’s the provision of basic financial services through the USPS, ranging from check cashing to savings accounts, to...

Microbusinesses Strongly Prefer the Public Postal Service

January 23, 2020
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)  In the United States, firms with fewer than 10 employees make up 75 percent of all employers. With the rise of e-commerce, these microbusinesses...

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