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An Update on the Social Security Fairness Act

July 31, 2024
The APWU has never stopped fighting to pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82, S. 597). 

Preventing Hearing Loss at Work and Home

July 31, 2024
Hearing protection is especially important for APWU members given the diverse and noisy work environments we encounter. The Industrial Relations Department is committed to ensuring that we keep you informed about hearing hazards and the precautions...

National Officers Attend AFGE Rally

May 1, 2018
This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)   APWU Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Powell (center) speaks at an AFGE rally. Also pictured (L-R) is AFGE Bureau of Prisons Council President Eric Young,...

Convention Reminder

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)   The 24th Biennial APWU National Convention will take place Monday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the David L. Lawrence ...

What Does It Mean to Be a 501(c)(5) Organization?

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell  IRS 501(c)(5) status provides exemption from federal income tax to labor, agricultural or horticultural organizations...

Opioid Abuse

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Health Plan Director John Marcotte  Unfortunately, as we all know, misuse of opioids is an epidemic in America. Prescription drugs such as morphine,...

How You Can Engage at Every Age

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor  Every May, the Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living, leads our nation’s...

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