APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – March 14, 2023 edition
Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU COPA Honor Roll Mid Summer Blast APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – March 14, 2023
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Medicare versus what we had (FEHB)
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…
Continuation of Pay (COP) for COVID-19 is ending after January 27, 2023
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…
Need Help on Health Insurance
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…
The true meaning of Solidarity shows up at Trenton NJ VMF
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…
APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – October 5, 2022 edition
Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU Gala Holiday Party 2022 / Reservation Form PA AFL-CIO Endorsed Candidates for 2022 General Election APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – October 5, 2022 PA AFL-CIO Endorsed Candidates for 2022 General Election
APWU Clerk NBA Candidate Rainey: We only have 5 days to cast a vote
APWU family we only have 5 days to cast a vote. If you haven’t received your ballot don’t 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 “A”, Fabiola Dominguez San Francisco Region NBA “C”, Mark Dimondstein President, …
Cape Girardeau City Council Meeting: “We don’t recommend the mail” (video)
Background The city moved the government offices to an area outside the south-ish side of Cape (this is the poor and crime ridden area of the city) to one of the city centers at Arena Park. Many of our poorest families utilize our post office in this area to pay their bills and buy the…