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News Article | May 22, 2025

House Passes Bill to Eliminate the FERS Supplemental “Bridge” Payment

The House just passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which eliminates the FERS supplemental bridge payment and funnels $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy. Our fight now moves to the Senate.

Event | May 21, 2025

2025 Illinois Postal Workers Union Off-Year Convention

Illinois Postal Workers Union Off-Year Convention will be held May 21st, 2025, through May 23rd, 2025 at Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center in Oglesby, Il.  For information please contact George Bates, President, at ilapwuprez@gmail.com, or Clare Brook, Executive Vice-President, at clarebrook1...

News Article | May 20, 2025

Bill Restricting Federal and Postal Unions from Deducting Union Dues Moves Forward in Congress

On March 18, the Paycheck Protection Act (H.R. 2174) was introduced in the House, which if passed, will prevent all federal and postal unions from deducting union dues from employee paychecks, thus weakening our collective bargaining power. Learn more:

News Article | May 20, 2025

Defending APWU Veterans Harmed by the Current VA Crisis

The Union Veterans Council, in partnership with APWU affiliate veteran leaders and veteran service organizations nationwide, will address the devastating impact of the Trump and Musk attacks on our veterans and their family members.

News Article | May 20, 2025

Greenpeace Prepares International Lawsuit to Defend Freedom of Speech

Greenpeace, an environmental advocacy organization, recently suffered a setback in its fight against Big Oil company Energy Transfer (ET), when a jury issued a $660 million award against the organization. 

News Article | May 20, 2025

Revealed: Musk Uses DOGE to Stifle Competition, Siphon Money into Own Pockets

Our tax dollars should be used to better our communities. But at the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk is allocating funds to stifle market competition in areas that were once used to help his companies thrive. Read more:

News Article | May 20, 2025

Stepping Up Our Work to Face a New Threat

Amid threats of privatization by the current presidential administration, A Grand Alliance to Save Our Public Postal Service has revitalized our campaign, bringing together allied coalitions to strengthen ties between postal workers and our community. Read how we’re taking action: 

News Article | May 19, 2025

2025 Maintenance Division All-Craft Conference

Maintenance Craft Director Idowu Balogun highlights the upcoming APWU All-Craft Conference and Bulk Mail Center Conference in October, discusses revisions to the TL-5 MS-47 Handbook, and a planned maintenance operation pilot program.

News Article | May 19, 2025

About the Human Relations Department

Human Relations Director Daleo Freeman provides an overview of services offered by the Human Relations Department.

News Article | May 19, 2025

APWU POWER: The Women’s Committee Within Our Union

Research & Education Director Joyce B. Robinson provides a brief history of APWU POWER (Post Office Women for Equal Rights), and invites members to attend the APWU POWER 22nd Biennial National Convention taking place in August.

News Article | May 19, 2025

Clerk Division Updates

Clerk Craft Director Lamont Brooks discusses three recently arbitrated issues and the Step 4 Settlement award on the work jurisdiction of Time and Attendance Collections.

News Article | May 19, 2025

Flip the Script on Aging

Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor encourages retirees to honor Older Americans Month by flipping the script on aging - reframe our mindsets and focus on the positive aspects of growing older while fostering relationships with the community around us.