The Postal Service wants employees to follow the rules on seeking employment outside the organization. Federal law and the government’s standards of ethical conduct don’t prohibit postal workers from seeking a job with any particular employer. However, employees can’t seek or accept another job if it presents a conflict of interest with their current duties….
The IRS is encouraging Postal Service and other employees to review their 2019 federal income tax withholding. According to the IRS, withholding changes made in 2018 as a result of the new tax law may have a different effect if left in place for all of 2019. The IRS offers an online withholding calculator that…
Via the Committee to Re-elect Omar M. Gonzalez Western Regional Coordinator
June 17, 2019 Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell has announced that the following union members have been certified as candidates for election to national office by referendum balloting, as mandated by the APWU Constitution and Bylaws. Each candidate in this unofficial listing has secured the necessary petitions required for nomination. The official list will be announced after…
Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU The APWU Election of Officers is underway. While there are numerous resident and field officers to be elected, this report will concentrate on only those running for President, since that is the most important office, and as this is written and published…
I retired from the APWU in 2012. At one time (when Moe Biller was National President), the delegates to the APWU National Convention used to picket a hotel in the city where the convention was held. One hotel in Vegas settled their contract the day after we picketed them. At that time we had about…
Brothers and Sisters, Exactly one year ago today, we all lost our Leader, a friend, and mentor to many. He served us faithfully as Maintenance Division Director for seventeen years. Steven G. Raymer was a genius, tough negotiator and a subject matter Expert of APWU contract and Handbooks. He was a focused leader, diligent to…
Retiree Resolution for the 2020 National Convention As discussed at the California State convention many think retirees should concentrate on one single resolution. Below is one we can consider. Feel free to provide comments and suggestions. ARTICLE 6 REPRESENTATION WHEREAS, as the mothers and fathers of the American Postal Workers Union, retired members are a…
