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APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – March 14, 2023 edition

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 by 21cpw

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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Posted in General Union Business, Postal Reform and Politics, Retiree Business, User Submitted | Tagged APWU COPA, APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record, APWU retirees, Committee on Political Action, COPA fundraising drive, COPA Honor Roll, John P. Richards, Mid-Summer Blast, Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter, retiree copa | Leave a comment

Medicare versus what we had (FEHB)

Posted on March 12, 2023March 14, 2023 by 21cpw User Post

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…

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Posted in General Union Business, Postal Reform and Politics, Retiree Business, User Submitted | Tagged APWU retirees, Federal Employee Health Benefits, FEHB, Medicare, postal reform, PSHBP, retirement healthcare benefits | Leave a comment

Continuation of Pay (COP) for COVID-19 is ending after January 27, 2023

Posted on January 24, 2023January 30, 2023 by 21cpw User Post

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…

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Posted in General Union Business, On the Job Injuries, User Submitted | Tagged American Rescue Plan Act, ARPA, continuation of pay, COP, COVID-19 OWCP, FECA, FECA BULLETIN NO. 23-02, Office of Workers Compensation Programs, prove that you got COVID-19 at work | Leave a comment

Need Help on Health Insurance

Posted on December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 by 21cpw User Post

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…

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Posted in General Union Business, Retiree Business, User Submitted | Tagged Federal Employee Health Benefits, federal retiree health benefits, FEHB, health insurance premiums, Medicare Part B | Leave a comment

The true meaning of Solidarity shows up at Trenton NJ VMF

Posted on November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 by 21cpw User Post

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…

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Posted in General Union Business, Motor Vehicle Service, Retiree Business, User Submitted | Tagged APWU Motor Vehicle Services craft, Arbitration Awards, Article 32 grievances, C18V-1C-C-20051790, Grievance Payout, Mike Strano, MVS, MVS members, NBA Garrett Langley, solidarity, steward resources, subcontracting, Trenton Metro Area local 1020, Trenton NJ VMF, VMF employees | 1 Comment

APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – October 5, 2022 edition

Posted on October 1, 2022 by 21cpw

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

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Posted in General Union Business, Postal Reform and Politics, Retiree Business, User Submitted | Tagged APWU retirees, Chapter Holiday Party, Christmas Holiday, Gala Holiday Party, John P. Richards, Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter, Pittsburgh Retiree Record, reservation form, Retiree Activists, union fellowship | Leave a comment

APWU Clerk NBA Candidate Rainey: We only have 5 days to cast a vote

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by 21cpw User Post

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, …

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Posted in Clerk Business, General Union Business, User Submitted | Tagged 2022 APWU Election Of Officers, 2022 APWU National Election, APWU Clerk Craft, Charquita Rainey, San Francisco Region Clerk Craft, union democracy | Leave a comment

Cape Girardeau City Council Meeting: “We don’t recommend the mail” (video)

Posted on September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 by 21cpw

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…

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Posted in General Union Business, Postal Reform and Politics, User Submitted | Tagged accessibility, Arena Park, Cape Girardeau, low income, low mobility citizens, lower "service standards", mail delays, missent mail, Missouri, reliability | Leave a comment

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