USPS: Guide dog helps employee who is blind

The San Diego mail processing clerk who was recently honored by a publication for people with disabilities has a new best friend. Garfunkel, a yellow Labrador, guides Frank Facio, who is blind. The dog helps Facio perform his duties, including working on the delivery barcode sorting machines. “Me wanting to go on the workroom floor…

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APWU: Celebrating an Important 50th Anniversary

Web News Article #: 148-2015 07/27/2015 – On July 30 – the 50th anniversary of Medicare – APWU members will join with others across the country to celebrate the program that has helped more than 53 million seniors and disabled Americans obtain healthcare. “It is important to commemorate Medicare’s 50th birthday, because this great program…

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