Update on John P. Richards -President, APWU Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter

UPDATE: Obituary for APWU National, Local, and Retiree Officer and Activist John P. Richards Our union Brother, John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU, has been having some serious health difficulties and is currently in what he describes as a “diminished condition” in an update he recently sent to family…

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APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – December 11, 2020

Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU In this issue: 2020 – What a Year! Plans for 2021 Pittsburgh Retiree Record – December 11, 2020 2020 Union Families Christmas Project

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APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – November 1, 2020

Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU In this issue: Final Reminder to Vote Coronavirus Update Virus Causing Problems for the Union Disclaimer – This report is intended as a final reminder about getting out the vote, It will be deposited in the mail stream intended to arrive a…

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All FEHB health plans cover flu shots at no cost to their members

Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU Did you know that all FEHB health plans cover flu shots at no cost to their members? Many plans offer flu shots for children and adults at convenient locations, like retail pharmacies. Click Here for PDF

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APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – October 14, 2020

Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU Excerpt: FOR POST OFFICE UNION RETIREES, THESE ARE THE STAKES Unless Biden/Harris wins, the Postal Service will be privatized, thus the Union will be attacked and lost Unless Biden/Harris wins, Social Security will be decimated and destroyed by 2023* Unless Biden/Harris wins,…

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APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – October 1, 2020

Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU In this issue: Is Medicare and Social Security Doomed? My Two Cents How Secure is Our Pension? Get Out The Vote Pittsburgh Retiree Record – October 1, 2020

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APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – August 3, 2020

Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU In this issue: United Labor Day Parade Cancelled The Pandemic United States Constitution Pittsburgh Retiree Record – August 3, 2020

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APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – July 22, 2020

Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU A Serious Unintended Consequence Excerpt: “For the last few holiday periods, the Postal service and the union agreed to a controversial procedure that permits some recently retired Clerks to be re-employed in select Post Office operations. The result for the retired Clerks…

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