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News Article | May 21, 2021
Now It Is Easier to File FECA COVID Claims
The recently signed American Rescue Plan of 2021 makes it easier to file Federal Employee Compensation Act (FECA) claims for COVID-19. The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) wants federal and postal employees to know that anyone who is a “covered employee” can file a COVID-19 claim.
News Article | May 21, 2021
PSEs to See Pay Raise
On Saturday, May 22, 2021, Postal Support Employees (PSEs) will receive a pay increase of 20 cents per hour. The additional pay will be reflected in pay checks dated June 11, 2021. The new hourly rates for PSEs can be found here. This is will be the fifth and final pay increase PSEs will receive und...
News Article | May 18, 2021
Big Day Approaching!
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) On June 22, we officially open negotiations with the United States Postal Service for a new union contract. Our current national agreement covering some 200,000 postal employees expires on September 20, 2...
News Article | May 12, 2021
House Committee on Oversight and Reform Introduces Bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act
On May 11th, Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY) of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform introduced the bipartisan "Postal Service Reform Act." The new bill is scheduled to be marked up on Thursday, May 13th, 2021.
PDF Resource | May 11, 2021
Town Hall Flyers
PDF Resource | May 11, 2021
Contract Negotiations Virtual Kickoff Rally Flyer
PDF Resource | May 10, 2021
Letter to OPM: Emergency Federal Employee Leave (EFEL)
News Article | May 10, 2021
Industrial Relations Director Zimmerman Writes to Acting OPM Director for Clarification on EFEL Guidelines
On May 7, Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman wrote a letter to Kathleen McGettigan, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), requesting guidance on the interpretation of certain guidelines for Emergency Federal Employment Leave (EFEL).
News Article | May 7, 2021
Preparing for Opening Day of Contract Negotiations
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) A little over one year ago, the 2018-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement was finalized when arbitrator Stephen Goldberg issued his interest arbitration decision establishing our contract. His award estab...
News Article | May 7, 2021
APWU Member Makes and Donates Over 1,000 Face Masks
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) When the COVID-19 pandemic caused the country to shut down in March 2020, APWU retiree Vicky Crouse was in a rented hospital bed at home in Industry, IL, recovering from surgery on a pinched nerve in her...
News Article | May 7, 2021
APWU National Convention and Special Events
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The importance of protecting the health and welfare of our members and officers resulted in the unanimous decision of the National Executive Board to cancel the 2020 APWU Biennial National Convention. Oth...
News Article | May 7, 2021
Are You Ready to Save Our Postal Service Again?
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Read the Postal Service’s 10-Year Plan, and read between the lines. The truth is, this plan will destroy our service by cutting retail hours, including lunch operations (the busiest time of day for busine...
News Article | May 7, 2021
Labor Community Condemns Rise in Anti-Asian Racism and Violence
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) During the COVID-19 pandemic, the country has experienced increasing incidents of Anti-Asian rhetoric, violence and racism. After the horrifying murders of eight people in Atlanta on March 16, where six v...
News Article | May 7, 2021
Labor Community Condemns Rise in Anti-Asian Racism and Violence
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) During the COVID-19 pandemic, the country has experienced increasing incidents of Anti-Asian rhetoric, violence and racism. After the horrifying murders of eight people in Atlanta on March 16, where six v...
News Article | May 7, 2021
Essential Workers and Postal Déjà Vu
(This article first appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) You have always been ‘essential’ to America; the pandemic only proved it. Your work affects everyone in the USA and impacts the economy. Why then do managers so often ignore your worth, dignity and value?...