Before we all get distracted with national elections the Members are entitled to some answers: Is the rumor true that the APWU spent over a million dollars as promised to build a new website? Is a new website coming that will provide âfreshâ news instead of the current website that changes once every three weeks?…
Older Americans Month, an annual observation of older adults, began May 1. This yearâs theme is âConnect, Create, Contribute,â which encourages older adults to volunteer their time, participate in wellness activities, and connect with friends and family. âBy engaging and supporting all community members, we recognize that older adults play a key role in the…
USPS is once again honoring employees who are veterans and have five years of postal service with military-style challenge coins. Historically, challenge coins symbolize military unit identity and camaraderie. They are awarded to service members for special achievement or mission participation. USPS is offering eligible veterans the coins to mark Military Appreciation Month, which is…
Alexandria, Va. (April 30, 2019) â As the debate on reforms to the United States Postal Service (USPS) continues, NARFE shared concerns over past and current proposals targeting the health benefits of postal service retirees. In a letter to the leadership and members of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform regarding todayâs hearing on…
PURPOSE The Committee will hold a hearing to review the current financial condition of the Postal Service, as well as the urgent need for reform legislation. BACKGROUND The Postal Serviceâs financial condition has been deteriorating over the past decade for three primary reasons: (1) a decline in first-class mail; (2) expenses increasing at a faster…
