Older Americans Month, an annual observance of the contributions of older adults, began May 1. This yearâs theme, âBlaze a Trail,â 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…
The Social Security Administration is encouraging federal employees to set up free online accounts to view and manage their Social Security records. The secure accounts provide estimates for future benefits and show how much youâll need from other sources, such as a Thrift Savings Plan, to meet your retirement goals. Each account also allows you…
Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU: “The following (scroll down), published by the APWU, leaves no doubt, if there ever was one, that the Postal Service and Staples are conniving to move Post Office jobs into the private sector… …The rally at Monaca on Sunday, March 20, was…
By Michael Sandler – January 26, 2016 Legislation aimed at improving the finances of the struggling U.S. Postal Service would force its retirees to use Medicare as their primary insurer. The USPS currently pays for retiree healthcare through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 requires it to…
Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU: Way too may rank and file continue to take a pass on this activity, leaving the task in the hands of a small but dedicated group._ For this demonstration, the numbers tell the tale. Half the group consisted of retirees and their…
By John Grobe – December 15, 2015 Upon receiving the leave and earnings statement for the first full pay-period of 2016, many employees will notice that their premiums for Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) have increased. HR offices are used to fielding calls on this topic each January. Retirees might notice a change in…
Web News Article #: 221-2015 11/30/2015 – Members of the Western PA Postal Workers Solidarity Committee met with Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald on Nov. 20 to discuss the dirty deal between the U.S. Postal Service and Staples. âFitzgerald listened to our concerns and offered his support,â reports Joe Radovich of the Pittsburgh Metro Area…
As reported in TheCommunityWord.com: Letter Carriers, USPS work on funding retiree health care. Representatives from the Letter Carriers union and the U.S. Postal Service have agreed on a proposal to fund health care for workers and retirees, National Association of Letter Carriers President Fredric Rolando says, and it would end a big red ink drain…
