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News Article | January 17, 2019
New Incentives in APWU Health Plan
News Article | January 17, 2019
Social Security, IRS, & OPM Are Not Calling You!
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Retirees Department Director Nancy Olumekor When you receive a “cold call” from a federal agency – like the Social Security Administration, the IRS, or the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)...
News Article | January 17, 2019
VA Mission Act: A Mission to Help Veterans or Effort to Privatize the VA?
(This article first appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The Veterans Administration Maintaining Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act was signed into law on June 6, 2018. Dubbed the VA MISSION Act, the “reform” was touted to improv...
News Article | January 16, 2019
From the Field
From the Field
News Article | January 16, 2019
From the Field
This article first appeared in the January/February 2019 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) Below are quotes from various APWU local and state publications throughout the country. All the publications listed are part of the Postal Press Association.
News Article | November 5, 2018
Attacks on Federal Workers
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman Recently our sisters and brothers who work for other federal agencies had their collective bargaining rights attacked. In a series of Executive O...
News Article | November 5, 2018
Open Season
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Health Plan Director John Marcotte This year’s Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season is Nov. 12–Dec. 10. Now is the time to take advantage of a union-owned health plan, staffed...
News Article | November 5, 2018
Court Rules Pain is a Disability
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans recently ruled that pain alone, without an underlying disability, may entitle veterans to compensation benefits. This decision could affect both veterans s...
News Article | November 2, 2018
Is the Postal Service Sick?
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Western Regional Coordinator Omar Gonzalez 33,400+ employees are absent daily claims management, triggering their Attendance Control Employee Availability (AC/EA) crackdown while they impose s...
News Article | November 2, 2018
Numerous Negotiations Continue
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Support Services Division Director Steve Brooks I hope everyone had a good time at the 24th Annual National Convention in Pittsburgh, PA. I think it was a very good convention. As usual, the...
News Article | November 2, 2018
Most Regressive Demands Ever
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By MVS Division Director Michael O. Foster As the parties reached the Sept. 20th contract deadline, the USPS proposals submitted at the Motor Vehicle Service (MVS) table were by far the most re...
News Article | October 26, 2018
Update on Explosive Devices in Mail
Federal authorities announced that an arrest was made in connection with the explosive devices being sent through the mail. However, an arrest does not mean the danger is over. There is still a possibility that additional pieces remain in the mail stream. APWU leadership again reminds you to be vigi...
News Article | October 24, 2018
Urgent Safety Alert
Breaking news: It has just been reported that explosive devices have been sent through the mail addressed to a number of high-profile individuals and corporate entities... We urge all our members to be alert and vigilant to protect your safety and well-being and that of your co-workers and the publi...
News Article | October 2, 2018
Stand Up for Safe Jobs
(This article first appeared in the September/October 2018 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) By Industrial Relations Director Vance Zimmerman “It is the responsibility of management to provide safe working conditions in all present and future installations and to develop a safe working...
News Article | July 5, 2018
Two New Pre-Convention Workshops Added
The Research & Education Department sponsor's the APWU’s 16th Educational Conference, a National Convention event that provides union members with a wealth of information to take home to their local and state organizations. Recently, they have added two additional workshops to the 2018 pre-conventio...