This article appeared in the New York Times. It appears that the APWU isn’t the only union that has bought into this. More Retiree Health Plans Move Away From Traditional Medicare Retirees whose former employers offer health coverage are being shifted to privately run Medicare Advantage, often against their wishes. The change saves millions for…
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expires after January 27, 2023. The law made it easy for postal workers diagnosed with COVID-19 to get workers comp coverage and get Continuation of Pay, wage loss compensation, medical coverage, and death benefits. In the future it will be very difficult to prove that you got COVID-19 at…
I need help on Health Insurance. The last 2 years prices went through the roof. I’m 67 and carry my wife (61 years). I also pay Medicare Part B. My costs are over $900 per month next year. Any help??? First Name: Mr Sandy Last Name: Roginski Email: rogo1214@nycap.rr.com Union/Local: APWU – Schenectady, NY Office…
Trenton NJ VMF (Lead Tech) MVS Director Mike Strano retired early 2019 but continued his Step 2 duties through the year. Mr. Strano submitted a Step 2 appeal to management in November 2019 concerning a subcontracting violation (Article 32) which led to the VMF winning $850,000. Mr. Strano was schooled by NBA Jeff Kelhert and…
Not sure if this web posting falls in line with the rules. Having made that claim I must state the issue of the post is Arc Flash. The protection against an Arc Flash has been expanded into the UK. The relevance of the Article, in my opinion is my involvement with the APWU’s protest involving…
APWU family we only have 5 days to cast a vote. If you havenât received your ballot donât wait for it to come. Call or visit AAA to request a duplicate. Remember your voice, your vote. Please support Charquita Rainey San Francisco Region NBA âAâ, Fabiola Dominguez San Francisco Region NBA âCâ, Mark Dimondstein President, …
Iâm convinced Mark Dimondstein will go down in history as a powerful leader who has brought postal workers into the heart of the labor movement When Staples and USPS tried to privatize the retail operations, he stopped them cold. Now his opponent is criticizing his support of the postal reform bill. And where was his…
I am endorsing John Marcotte for APWU president. In casting oneâs vote, I think itâs important to keep in mind the potential unintended consequences of the incumbentâs self-proclaimed âaccomplishments.â With the full support of our current president, the passage of the Postal Reform Act of 2022 has created in effect, a permanent, lower-tier classification of…
