2018 has come to an end and I look forward to a new and hopefully more productive year for the union. As far as the union issues it was not a very good year. The National Convention beat up on retirees. Only open support was from Nancy E. Olumekor Director Retiree Department, Sue Carney Director…
Project Title: Postal Service’s Disability Retirement Application Process Start Date: Monday, November 13, 2017 Estimated Report Release Date: May 2018 Disability retirement is a benefit intended for Postal Service employees who are unable to complete a normal career due to illness or injury. Postal Service employees must meet statutory and administrative requirements to apply for…
Like most of my fellow USPS employees, I want and am dedicated to keeping the USPS a successful and financially viable American Institution that provides the most cost-effective communication and universal service to all Americans, just as our Founding Fathers established and intended the Post Office to remain. And like many of my fellow USPS…
Lets tell what EGWP really is. EGWP is a group Medicare Part D prescription drug plan option that is offered to retirees who have been promised prescription drug coverage as part of their Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB). Benefit solutions partners contract with the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) to serve as a Medicare…
For CSRS Retirees: The 2017 CSRS retiree COLA is based on the third quarter (July, August, September) average CPI-W index (1982-84=100) in 2016 over the 2014 third quarter average. Because there was no payout on the 2015 3rd quarter average, the base remained the 3rd quarter average for 2014. The 2017 CSRS COLA effective December…
Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU: “One thing is for sure, and that is the mass demonstrations may be ended by stretching or diverting resources, not by our desire, but from micro managing from above. Nevertheless, if you are interested in volunteering for this new initiative, contact me…
Federal employees make a LOT of mistakes when it comes to retirement. Actually, let me rephrase that, Federal Employees Everybody makes a LOT of mistakes when it comes to retirement. It’s true, mistakes being made regarding retirement is not exclusive to federal employees. There are constantly new, news stories being published that make this point…
Older Americans Month, an annual observance of the contributions of older adults, began May 1. This year’s theme, “Blaze a Trail,” reflects the way older Americans are reinventing themselves and making positive contributions to their communities. Postal Service employees are encouraged to spend time in May focusing on how older adults lead and inspire others…
