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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...

Is Free Checking a Thing of the Past?

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  Bank of America, the country’s second largest bank, ended its popular free e-checking account and is now requiring customers to maintain a minimum...

From the Field

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  Below are quotes from various APWU local and state publications throughout the country. All the publications listed are part of the Postal Press...

PS Form 50 Personnel Actions

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Support Services Director Steve Brooks  I am writing this as an attempt to inform APWU officers and employees at all levels across the country of...

There's More to Being a Member than Just Paying Dues

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine)  By Northeast Region Coordinator John Dirzius  As I proudly travel the Northeast Region and speak with workers, I always ask if there are any new members...

MS-1 Settlement Reached

May 1, 2018
(This article first appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Maintenance Craft Directors  On Feb. 27, 2018, the USPS and the Maintenance Division reached a resolution regarding the MS-1 Handbook revisions that...

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