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Big News!! APWU, USPS Reach Tentative Agreement on New Union Contract!

June 6, 2025
The American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service have reached a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), announced APWU President and Lead Negotiator Mark Dimondstein. The proposed union contract is three years in duration:...

House Passes Bill to Eliminate the FERS Supplemental “Bridge” Payment

May 22, 2025
The House just passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which eliminates the FERS supplemental bridge payment and funnels $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy. Our fight now moves to the Senate.

Members in Action

March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)   Pittsburgh Metro Area Local Retiree Chapter Celebrates CLC Award  Members of the Pittsburgh Metro Area Local Retiree Chapter had a lot to celebrate...

Warning Signs an Older Family Member May Need Help

March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor  Changes in physical and mental abilities that may occur with age can be difficult to detect. Any one of the...

Understanding Balance Billing

March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Health Plan Director John Marcotte  My office gets many questions on the subject of “in- and out-of-network” and how it applies to members of the...

Unique Challenges for Female Vets

March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Record numbers of women are serving in the military and this means more female veterans. More than two million women currently account for 10 percent...

Defend Democracy – Protect Your Vote

March 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the March-April 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Human Relations Director Sue Carney Working together from now until Election Day is a must if we are going to advance and protect our voting rights...

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