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News Article | November 7, 2022

Good Tidings and Union Cheer for “Holiday PSEs”

It’s that time of year again when the USPS increases the hiring of new employees. The Organization Department fields a lot of questions during this time regarding new employee orientations. One issue that seems to come up year after year is of local leaders being informed that employees are being hi...

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News Article | November 7, 2022

Human Relations Rolls Out Regional Resource Assistant Training Program for OWCP

Thanks to you, the membership, for electing me to the position of Human Relations Director. I am honored and humbled by your vote of confidence. I will endeavor to accomplish the goals that I set out to you while I was serving as an appointed officer. In keeping with the APWU Constitution, we are fi...

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News Article | November 7, 2022

Looking Ahead: Legislative Activity to Come on Capitol Hill and the Need to Bolster Our COPA Program

As the end of the 117th Congress draws near, it is important to highlight the importance of APWU’s nonpartisan Committee on Political Action (COPA), which allows the union to keep up the fight for the public Postal Service, the labor movement, and the working class.

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PDF Resource | November 7, 2022

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Re: Bulk Mail Tech and Mailing Requirements Clerk Position Qualification

News Article | November 7, 2022

Retro Pay and Our Union Contract

Finally! The retroactive payments owed under the 2021-2022 National Agreement (union contract) have been processed. The payment, commonly known as “retro pay” or “backpay” was included in paychecks dated Oct. 28, 2022 - eight months after the 2021-2024 National Agreement was ratified.

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News Article | November 7, 2022

Still Fighting for Justice: Congress is in Session

Retirees and postal workers, we can still do the work to protect our federal pensions, benefits, and the U.S. Postal Service. It is not too late to let Congress know that we expect them to protect our hard-earned benefits, such as our federal pensions: Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or Feder...

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News Article | November 7, 2022

The Importance of Good Oral Hygiene

COVID-19 restrictions are starting to ease up and we can finally get back to our normal routines, and that means getting back to the dentist for your checkups. Unfortunately, the pandemic forced many us to put our health, and especially our oral health, on the back burner but now is the time to put...

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