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News Article | May 2, 2013
Eight More U.S. Reps. Co-sponsor Postal Service Protection Act
In the past week, eight more members of the U.S. House of Representatives became co-sponsors of the Postal Service Protection Act (H.R. 630), a bill that would help solve the USPS financial crisis without hurting workers or mail service.
News Article | April 26, 2013
Sign the Petition to Save the Postal Service
The APWU is asking union members and supporters to sign an online petition urging the White House to Save the Postal Service and Save American Jobs by supporting the Postal Service Protection Act (H.R. 630 in the House / S. 316 in the Senate).
News Article | April 25, 2013
Postal Service Protection Act Gains Support in Congress
Legislation to restore financial health to the U.S. Postal Service has gained more support in Congress, thanks in large part to the efforts of APWU members who have contacted lawmakers.
News Article | April 19, 2013
House Rejects Bill to Fire Postal, Federal Employees Who Owe Federal Taxes
The House rejected a bill on April 15 that would have cost postal and federal employees their jobs if they fell behind in their taxes. Voting against the measure were 152 Democrats and 7 Republicans; 215 Republicans and 35 Democrats voted in favor of the bill.
News Article | April 17, 2013
America Needs Real Postal Reform NOW!
“Our fight is at a critical juncture,” APWU President Cliff Guffey is telling union members.
News Article | April 11, 2013
‘Congress is Killing the Postal Service’
“Congress is killing the Postal Service,” President Cliff Guffey declared on April 10. “Its failure to act is pushing the Postal Service to the brink of bankruptcy and threatens to destroy the institution,” he said.
Press Release | April 10, 2013
Congress is Killing the Postal Service, Guffey Declares
Congress is Killing the Postal Service, Guffey Declares
News Article | March 25, 2013
e-Team Report, March 25, 2013
APWU Members Advocate for Postal Legislation
News Article | March 23, 2013
e-Team Report, March 28, 2013
APWU Denounces Plans to Speed up 53 Plant Closings Postal Service Protection Act APWU Membership by Congressional District Preserving the Post Office is Congress’ Legal Duty
News Article | March 21, 2013
Postal Service Protection Act Gains Co-sponsors
Legislation to restore financial health to the U.S. Postal Service has begun to attract widespread support in Congress, thanks in large part to the efforts of APWU members.
News Article | March 11, 2013
Rep. Lynch Introduces Postal Stabilization Act
Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA) introduced the Postal Service Stabilization Act (H.R. 961) on March 5, a measure that would enhance the financial viability of the USPS. The bill would require the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to recalculate the Postal Service’s pension liabilities to the Federal Em...
News Article | March 11, 2013
Union Urges Lawmakers To Support Postal Service Protection Act
Local officers who attended the recent APWU National Presidents Conference in Washington, DC made the rounds on Capitol Hill March 4 to build support for the Postal Service Protection Act (S. 316/H.R. 630).
News Article | March 1, 2013
Support the Postal Service Protection Act
APWU President Cliff Guffey is urging postal employees to ask their U.S. senators and representative to support the Postal Service Protection Act (S. 316 and H.R. 630).
News Article | February 21, 2013
Cost-of-Living Raises Set for March
Career APWU members will receive a $207 annual increase in pay beginning next month, APWU President Cliff Guffey has announced. ALSO: APWU President Cliff Guffey is calling on union members to ask their senators and representatives to co-sponsor a pair of postal reform bills that were introduced in...
News Article | February 19, 2013
APWU Asks Union Members To Build Support for Postal Bills
The APWU President Cliff Guffey is calling on union members to ask their senators and representatives to co-sponsor a pair of postal reform bills that were introduced in the House and Senate on Feb. 13. The Senate bill (S. 316) was introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) with eight co-sponsors; the...