APWU Western Region: In Memoriam – Mike Evans
Via Omar M. Gonzalez, Coordinator on behalf of officers and staff of the APWU Western Region:
Category: General Union Business
USPS: Financial results reviewed in video
In his latest “Dollars and Change” video, Chief Financial Officer Joe Corbett reviews the Postal Service’s financial results for fiscal 2019’s first quarter (Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2018). “The major trends in our business continue,” he says. USPS recorded $19.7 billion in total revenue, but operating expenses were $21.2 billion, leaving the organization with a net…
USPS: How to obtain duplicate tax forms
Do you need a duplicate copy of your W-2 or 1095-C federal forms? If so, you have two options: • Go to PostalEASE, which you can access from Blue, LiteBlue and self-service kiosks at many Postal Service facilities. You’ll need your employee identification number and password to log in. Once you have access, follow the…
SWFAL President: We will not be sold out by our APWU National Leadership again
Unlike many APWU local Presidents I am unafraid to speak out as I never ask for special favors such as being assigned to state or national committees or special favors for my local as we are never afraid to “Go It Alone.” I am unafraid of any repercussions from those who are in power, nor…
APWU: New Social Security Legislation Introduced
02/19/2019 – On Feb. 14, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced the “Expand Social Security Act,” legislation that would expand benefits and add almost 50 years of solvency to the program. Social Security, in its current form, is paying out more money to recipients than it takes in, and will no longer be able to pay…
Bay Area Letter Carriers Sue USPS for Employing Serial Sexual Harasser
Press Release – January 15, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO (January 15, 2019) —Legal Aid at Work and Stewart & Musell LLP, with the support of the TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund, have filed a sex harassment lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service on behalf of two female letter carriers for failing to stop a serial harasser…
Online Earnings Statements Now Show Detailed Pay Adjustments
The USPS has updated ePayroll to show detailed pay adjustment pages – a major enhancement of the electronic earnings statement. The adjustments shown will be limited to those that affect the net pay of the current pay period. Adjustments will be displayed in detail for each relevant pay period adjusted and each will display on a…
USPS: Employees urged to review benefits statement
The Postal Service is mailing all employees a personal benefits statement that details their overall compensation package. When you receive your statement, USPS wants you to pay close attention to the following information: • What you paid in 2018 for health benefits. Many employees pay for more health insurance than they need, often giving up…