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APWU officers, retirees rally for the Social Security Fairness Act in the Nation’s Capital
September 20, 2023
On Sept.13, 2023, APWU national officers, members, and retirees attended a rally during the National WEP/GPO Repeal Task Force Advocacy Summit on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The rally was held in support of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R...
APWU Members Paint a Stark Picture of Toxic Workplaces
September 20, 2023
An APWU workplace survey of more than ten thousand APWU members has painted a stark picture of hostile work environments, low morale, and understaffing, overseen by poorly trained, ineffective, and disrespectful managers.
Promoting Unity Within, and Among, our APWU Family
September 18, 2023
The Human Relations Department strives to demonstrate that a progressive union goes beyond the necessary and important responsibilities of negotiating and enforcing our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). I am pleased to be able to direct the...
Still Fighting for The Social Security Fairness Act
September 18, 2023
The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R.82 and S.597 will repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Effective Leaders Needed
September 18, 2023
What makes an effective leader? What sets them apart from other people? Is it their educational background, financial status, age, race, sex, or occupation? No, it is their awareness of the challenges they face, and the enthusiasm for creating new...
Organizing is Essential to Secure the Future of Our Union
September 18, 2023
How many opportunities in a day do you let pass by without organizing a non-member? Every day on the work room floor we talk to our coworkers, but do you know if that coworker you’re speaking with is a member? Next time you’re having a casual...
Contract Negotiations Update
September 18, 2023
Earlier this year, I wrote about the contracts the Support Service Division would negotiate this year. We are currently in the heart of “negotiations season” with one ratified contract, one tentative agreement, and three ongoing contract...