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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...

APWU on Five-Day Delivery: Don’t Do It!

June 22, 2009
The APWU has given a straightforward response to a USPS request for input regarding five-day mail delivery: “Don’t do it!”

APWU Endorses Trumka for AFL-CIO President

June 19, 2009
The APWU National Executive Board has endorsed Richard Trumka for president of the AFL-CIO, the nation’s largest labor federation.

Secretary-Treasurer Training Available Online

June 15, 2009
The APWU Secretary-Treasurer’s Department has established a new schedule for online training on a variety of important subjects for local and state officers who have fiduciary responsibilities.

APWU, USPS Agree: To Revamped Maintenance Selection System

June 12, 2009
After intensive discussions, the APWU and the USPS have agreed to modify the Maintenance Selection System (MSS), the process by which many Maintenance Craft duty assignments are filled. “The Revamped Maintenance Selection System maintains employee...

Union Challenges USPS Interpretation of Layoff Memo

June 11, 2009
The APWU has filed a Step 4 grievance protesting management’s interpretation of the contractual protection against layoffs for APWU-represented employees who were on the rolls as of Nov. 20, 2006, but had not achieved six continuous years of service...

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