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News Article | March 18, 2016
Flooded Louisiana Residents May Qualify for Disaster Relief Grant
APWU members who live in one of the 26 Louisiana parishes affected by flooding may be eligible for disaster relief grants. FEMA has declared the situation in Louisiana a major disaster, and is offering “Individual Assistance.” Click here to find out if you qualify.
News Article | March 4, 2016
2016 APWU Scholarship Deadline Extended
The deadline for the submission of applications for the E.C. Hallbeck academic scholarship ($8,000 over a four-year period) and vocational scholarship ($3,000 over a three-year period) has been extended to April 15, 2016, APWU Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell has announced.
News Article | March 4, 2016
2016 APWU Scholarship Deadline Extended
The deadline for the submission of applications for the E.C. Hallbeck academic scholarship ($8,000 over a four-year period) and vocational scholarship ($3,000 over a three-year period) has been extended to April 15, 2016, APWU Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell has announced.
News Article | March 3, 2016
Union Files Dispute Over MVS Pay Irregularities
The APWU filed a national-level dispute on Feb. 24, protesting pay anomalies that occur when Motor Vehicle Service Craft Postal Support Employees (PSEs) are converted to career positions.
News Article | March 3, 2016
Union Files Dispute Over MVS Pay Irregularities
The APWU filed a national-level dispute on Feb. 24, protesting pay anomalies that occur when Motor Vehicle Service Craft Postal Support Employees (PSEs) are converted to career positions.
News Article | January 1, 2016
Retirees Educational Conference
Velma Chism, Ohio State Retirees president, (second from right), received the John R. Smith Award. (This article first appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Over 200 retirees attended the National Retirees Educational Conference, held in Las Vegas Oct....
News Article | January 1, 2016
Retirees Educational Conference
Velma Chism, Ohio State Retirees president, (second from right), received the John R. Smith Award. (This article first appeared in the January-February 2016 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Over 200 retirees attended the National Retirees Educational Conference, held in Las Vegas Oct....
News Article | November 30, 2015
2015 Penalty Overtime Exclusion, New Leave Year
In accordance with Article 8 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, penalty overtime rules are not applicable for a four-week period each year during December. This year, the period starts with Week 2 of Pay Period 26-15 (Dec. 5, 2015) and stops at the end of Week 1 of Pay Period 01-16 (Jan. 1, 201...
News Article | October 23, 2015
Congressional Democrats Draw Line in the Sand over Social Security, Medicare Cuts
The November 3 deadline for raising the federal debt limit is fast approaching, bringing with it the risk of a U.S. credit default if Congress fails to act. Democrats in Congress have drawn an early line in the sand, saying they will reject any effort by Republicans to cut earned Social Security and...
News Article | September 1, 2015
More on ‘Self Plus One’
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Self Plus One is a new enrollment type that will be offered by the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program beginning in 2016. Self Plus One allows you to cover yourself and one eligible...
News Article | September 1, 2015
More on ‘Self Plus One’
(This article first appeared in the September-October 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Self Plus One is a new enrollment type that will be offered by the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program beginning in 2016. Self Plus One allows you to cover yourself and one eligible...
News Article | September 1, 2015
Together. Better Health
(This article first appeared in the November-December 2015 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) The 2015 Open Season will run Nov. 9 - Dec. 14. If you are currently with a different health plan, consider your union plan - the APWU Health Plan. All postal employees are welcome.
News Article | September 1, 2015
2015 APWU Scholarship Winners
The APWU proudly presents the winners of three scholarship programs: The E.C.Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship, Vocational Scholarship, and Best Essay Award for 2015.
News Article | August 17, 2015
APWU Update For CSRS, FERS, and Social Security
For Employees Covered by the National Agreement In June 2015 the CPI-W unadjusted Index (1967=100) rose to 696.431 after falling for five of the last nine months. No additional COLAs are due under the 2010 National Agreement. Future COLAs will depend upon the terms of a successor collective bargai...
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,...