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PRC Advisory Opinion on USPS Service Standard Changes, Warns of ‘Significant Negative Impact’
February 4, 2025
In October 2024, the United States Postal Service announced proposed changes to how it collects and distributes outgoing mail that would lengthen the delivery service standards for much of the country’s First Class Mail. Before implementing the...
Maintenance Part-Time Regular Payout Update (February 2025)
February 3, 2025
Maintenance Director Idowu Balogun provides an update on the Maintenance PTR Settlement Payout as of February 2025.
Federal Government Loots USPS; Nobody Seems to Notice
May 28, 2013
When Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew told Congress last week of plans to take money from two federal employee retirement funds to avoid defaulting on the national debt, there was hardly a peep. No outrage. No dismay. Not even a question.
PSE Overtime Rates to Increase, Retroactive Pay Adjustments to Be Made
May 24, 2013
The Postal Service method of calculating overtime rates for PSEs violates the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Department of Labor has found. The Postal Service has based overtime pay, which is paid at one-and-a-half times an employee’s hourly...
On Memorial Day, Honor Those Who Sacrificed So Much
May 23, 2013
As Memorial Day approaches, the APWU reminds union members to honor the extraordinary men and women of the Armed Forces who have sacrificed so much in service to our nation.
Oklahoma Tornado Takes Life of APWU Member
May 22, 2013
The tornado that killed 24 people in Moore OK has claimed the life of Richard L. Jones, a Tour 3 Clerk who was a member of the Oklahoma City Area Local. Jones worked at the mail processing facility, where he was well-liked by his co-workers.
Congressional Support Growing For Postal Service Protection Act
May 20, 2013
Since the beginning of May, 18 more U.S. representatives and five more senators have become co-sponsors of the Postal Service Protection Act (H.R. 630/S. 316), a bill that would help solve the USPS financial crisis without hurting workers or...