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News Article | November 2, 2025
Building a Successful Coalition
A coalition is an alliance of individuals or groups that join forces for a common purpose. Forming a coalition allows participants to combine their resources and become more powerful than if the individuals or groups acted alone.
News Article | November 2, 2025
Legislative Matters
In recent months, two congressional subcommittees held hearings on an issue of utmost concern to retirees — legislation that would repeal provisions of the Social Security laws that deny earned benefits to Civil Service Retirement Service (CSRS) retirees.
News Article | November 2, 2025
Celebrate Women’s History Month
In 1908, labor unions and women's groups all over the world joined forces to recognize the accomplishments of the women who fought to end child labor and in support of the right of women to vote. International Women's Day has been celebrated ever since and continues to be an annual event on March 8.
News Article | November 2, 2025
Great New Benefits for Retirees
You’ve worked toward it and planned for it, and now that moment has arrived: Your retirement. A new package of travel, entertainment, and other benefits offered through the AFL-CIO’s Union Plus program can make it all the more rewarding.
News Article | November 2, 2025
Post Convention Workshops
The Research & Education Department is proud to announce that the APWU will sponsor its 11th Educational Conference, a National Convention event that provides union members with a wealth of information to take home to their locals and state organizations.
News Article | November 2, 2025
Choosing a Childcard Provider
All parents, at one time or another, need to find someone to help with childcare. Good childcare arrangements can improve the quality of daily life for children and parents.
News Article | November 2, 2025
What to Do When Disaster Strikes
As I write this, we are still “recovering” from this year’s devastating hurricane season. My prayers continue to go out to my APWU sisters and brothers and their families who were adversely affected. Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. With preparation, you can have what you need and a...
News Article | November 2, 2025
Departmental Commitment
A new year is a good time to reflect on special people whose paths have crossed our lives during the past year, such as family members, co-workers, neighbors or other members of the community, or even former schoolmates. It also is a time to say thank you and to become re-connected with people with...
News Article | November 2, 2025
Retirement Considerations
Are you considering retirement? If so, please review and consider 10 of the most commonly made retirement mistakes:
News Article | November 2, 2025
Ensuring Financial Stability
A sufficient amount of money in savings accounts can protect you from unexpected financial hardships, such as those associated with illness or divorce. Financial advisors recommend that everyone have at least three months’ salary in the bank for emergencies. If you don’t have at least that amount, y...
News Article | November 2, 2025
Retirement Systems Modernization
Among the most difficult decisions that employees have to make are those regarding retirement. Many APWU members wait too long to gather and study the information needed to make good post-career choices.
News Article | November 2, 2025
Effective Time-Management
The first step in managing your time effectively is to identify your goals and priorities. You must decide what you want out of life, and what you must do to get what you want.
News Article | November 2, 2025
Recognizing Drug Abuse & Addiction
Drug abuse is a prevalent problem in our society. It involves the repeated and excessive use of chemical substances to achieve a certain effect. These substances may be “illicit” drugs, such as heroin or cocaine, or they can be prescription drugs, which are just as dangerous when used incorrectly.
News Article | November 2, 2025
Re-Employment Rules For Postal, Federal Retirees
Under civil service retirement laws covering CSRS and FERS employees, retirees are not barred from postal or federal re-employment in appointed or elected positions for which they are qualified. People who retired under other retirement laws, however, may be re-employed only as provided by the parti...
News Article | November 2, 2025
Retirement, Early-Outs and the Incentive
Many APWU members are contemplating a momentous decision: whether to end their careers to qualify for a $15,000 incentive. Under the terms of a Sept. 28 agreement negotiated by the APWU, eligible employees who opt for regular retirement, voluntary early retirement (VER) or resignation will receive p...