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News Article | August 29, 2017

Solidarity and Support to Victims of Hurricane Harvey

Our thoughts and hearts go out to everyone who has been affected by Hurricane Harvey, especially our fellow APWU members. In solidarity, all APWU members are encouraged to continue to donate to the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF). PERF provides relief grants to assist qualifying active and reti...

News Article | July 1, 2017

The Combined Federal Campaign

(This article first appeared in the July-August 2017 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) By Human Relations Director Sue Carney Your Participation Matters. The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the largest and most successful annual, workplace charity campaign in the world. CFC donations...

News Article | September 1, 2016

Give to the Combined Federal Campaign

(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the world’s largest and most successful workplace charity drive, raising millions of dollars each year – more than $7 billion since its inception. The CFC...

News Article | September 1, 2016

Give to the Combined Federal Campaign

(This article first appeared in the September-October 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the world’s largest and most successful workplace charity drive, raising millions of dollars each year – more than $7 billion since its inception. The CFC...

News Article | June 5, 2015

Assistance for Union Plus Program Participants Impacted by Texas and Oklahoma Storms

Union members living in areas impacted by the recent severe storms and widespread flooding in Texas and Oklahoma, and who participate in Union Plus programs may be eligible for financial assistance.  More than 20 people were killed as a result of the storms and in the Houston area alone more than 4,...

News Article | May 22, 2013

Oklahoma Tornado Takes Life of APWU Member

The tornado that killed 24 people in Moore OK has claimed the life of Richard L. Jones, a Tour 3 Clerk who was a member of the Oklahoma City Area Local. Jones worked at the mail processing facility, where he was well-liked by his co-workers.

News Article | December 21, 2012

Free Uniforms for Victims of Hurricane Sandy

Postal workers who suffered property losses as a result of Hurricane Sandy may be eligible to receive free uniforms, thanks to a business group.

News Article | December 18, 2012

APWU Gives Relief To Members Affected by Hurricane Sandy

The union has distributed $59,750 from the APWU Disaster Fund to 14 union members who suffered devastating losses as a result of Hurricane Sandy and to the family of Lenny Montalto, Human Relations Director Sue Carney has announced. Montalto, who served as an officer of the Staten Island Local, lost...

News Article | December 5, 2012

N.Y. Rep. Introduces Bill to Name Post Office After Hurricane Sandy Victim Lenny Montalto

A New York City congressman has introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to name a Staten Island postal facility after Lenny Montalto, the APWU member who lost his life trying to save his home from flooding during Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012.

News Article | December 5, 2012

Thrift Savings Plan to Allow Financial Hardship Withdrawals

Postal and federal employees affected by Hurricane Sandy will find it easier to tap into retirement savings to help repair their homes, replace lost property, or to aid family members suffering from the massive storm, which devastated hundreds of communities in the northeast.  To assist Hurricane Sa...

News Article | November 28, 2012

Union Seeks to Identify Hurricane Sandy Victims

The APWU is attempting to identify union members who are suffering from the impact of Hurricane Sandy, which devastated hundreds of communities in the northeast and killed more than 100 people. Leonard Montalto, an officer of the Staten Island Local APWU, lost his life in the storm.

News Article | November 15, 2012

Support the Postal Employees Relief Fund

Damages caused by Hurricane Sandy have created severe hardships for workers in several Northeastern states — including many postal workers.

News Article | November 1, 2012

Pay Raise Set for Nov. 17

APWU-represented postal employees will receive an increase in their annual salaries effective Nov. 17 — the first in three years. ALSO: President Cliff Guffey is asking APWU members to contribute to relief efforts to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The colossal storm devastated communities alon...

News Article | May 3, 2011

APWU Members Encouraged To Contribute to Postal Employees’ Relief Fund

In the wake of the deadliest tornado outbreak in U.S. history, APWU members are encouraged to contribute to the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF) to provide assistance to those impacted by the storms.