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…
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…
The new web site is very confusing. I can’t find how retiree chapters can access rebate print outs. Also, there are many errors in several different areas. Example: deceased former members are listed as members on the one place I could get to that has chapter roster. First Name: John Last Name: Richards Email: Jprichards1@verizon.net…
The U.S. Postal Service participates in two government-wide pension plans that are administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM): the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). The assets of these plans are held in one trust fund, the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund, and are managed by…
John Hatton – May 13, 2019 At last month’s postal hearing by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Postmaster General Megan Brennan reiterated support for so-called “full Medicare integration” as a major component of a solution to the Postal Service’s financial woes. This innocuous-sounding proposal has been included in every leading postal reform…
As both the House and Senate have begun hearings into another possible attempt to shore up the Postal Service’s finances, concerns have been raised about a new attempt to compel postal retirees to enroll in Medicare. That provision has been in numerous proposals regarding USPS for years, none of which have come close to final…
Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU “The menu has been set for the Mid-Summer Blast sheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 2019! (The nominations and election of officers will also be held in conjunction with the party. Official notice of the nomination and election procedures will be sent more…
Older Americans Month, an annual observation of older adults, began May 1. This year’s theme is “Connect, Create, Contribute,” which encourages older adults to volunteer their time, participate in wellness activities, and connect with friends and family. “By engaging and supporting all community members, we recognize that older adults play a key role in the…
