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News Article | November 28, 2012

FERS Employees May Be Eligible for Annuity Supplement

Employees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) who are contemplating retirement should consider that they may be eligible for a FERS Annuity Supplement.

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 26, 2012

APWU Expands Electronic Grievance Pilot

The APWU is expanding a pilot program for the Electronic Grievance System (EGS), APWU Director of Industrial Relations Mike Morris has announced.

News Article | November 19, 2012

Leather Gloves Needed For Employees Working with Fiber Optic Cables

A hazard assessment has revealed that employees who work with fiber optic cables are subject to cuts to their hands and fingers from tiny glass fragments, Maintenance Craft Director Steve Raymer has reported.

News Article | November 19, 2012

Retirement Counseling

Employees contemplating retirement are eligible for retirement counseling and should take advantage of the opportunity, Executive Vice President Greg Bell is reminding union members. “The decision to retire is among the most important you will ever make. I encourage you to consider the decision care...

News Article | November 19, 2012

‘We’re Already Paying,’ Federal, Postal Worker Groups Remind Congress

The APWU and a broad coalition of postal and government employee organizations is urging Congress not to extract additional budget savings from the pockets of public workers and retirees as it attempts to avoid an impasse over “fiscal cliff” issues.

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 14, 2012

APWU Website User Survey

The APWU is in the planning stages of redesigning and upgrading the union’s website, www.apwu.org. We hope to improve the site’s content and organization, make it easier for users to find the information they’re looking for, and give the site a more attractive and contemporary look. This is a major...

News Article | November 13, 2012

APWU Suit Prompts USPS To Postpone MVS Subcontracting in CA

A Nov. 9 hearing in federal court in California has prompted the USPS to postpone subcontracting all Postal Vehicle Service operations in the state until early next year, after arbitration on the matter.

News Article | November 7, 2012

APWU Celebrates Obama Victory

Working people across the country are celebrating the re-election of President Barack Obama — and breathing a sigh of relief.

News Article | November 2, 2012

Guffey Urges Union Members: Get Out and Vote!

As Nov. 6 draws near, APWU President Cliff Guffey is urging union members to “get out and vote!”

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 | November 1, 2012

2013 Cost-of-Living Adjustment

Beginning in January, retirees will enjoy a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 1.7 percent. COLAs, which are based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), are added to annuities.

News Article | October 31, 2012

Minnesota Timber Workers Triumph Over Lumber Barons

In 1937, at the height of the Great Depression, Minnesota’s timber workers triumphed over daunting odds to launch two successful strikes, achieve union recognition, and negotiate unprecedented improvements in wages and living conditions. Their success arose from a collective resolve to gain control...

News Article | October 26, 2012

Incentive Offer Mailing Error

The APWU has been informed by the Postal Service that a problem occurred in the mailing of retirement incentive offer letters to full-time employees who are eligible to take optional retirement, Executive Vice President Greg Bell has reported.