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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...

Some Custodial Employees To Receive Arbitration Payment This Week

February 20, 2008
The APWU has been notified by the Postal Service that approximately half of the eligible custodial employees will receive their share of a recent $48 million dollar settlement this payday, on Feb. 22, 2008. Each eligible employee will receive $2,700...

USPS Notifies Union of Payroll Glitch

February 14, 2008
Pay increases associated with the Feb. 16 upgrades will be reflected in March 7 paychecks, but the USPS has informed the APWU that the new level adjustments have not been implemented because the Postal Service has failed to complete the necessary...

Automatic Disqualification of Diabetics Lifted

February 13, 2008
Motor Vehicle Services employees won an important pre-arbitration settlement [PDF] Jan. 31, when the Postal Service agreed to rescind a policy that prevented insulin-dependent diabetics with valid Commercial Driver’s Licenses from operating postal...

Upgrades Reflected in March 7 Paycheck

February 6, 2008
The March 7 paycheck for all APWU-represented employees will reflect an upgrade negotiated in the 2006-2010 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

APWU Members Can Access, Update Personal Information Online

February 6, 2008
APWU members can now access and change their personal contact information with the union online when they visit www.apwu.org. The updating process is simple and secure. Look for Members Only just under the blue page header, and select My Local...

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