By Gaynelle Johnson and Arden Stabs – May 9, 2015 As retirees of the U.S. Postal Service in Duluth, we feel it’s important postal customers are informed about the recent closure of the Duluth mail processing plant. We remain well-connected, and it appears to us there was a haphazard plan — at best — for…
Social Security Announces Vision 2025, a Long-Range Service Delivery Vision Ensures a Commitment to Local Field Office Presence Nationwide Press Release – April 27, 2015 Embarking on its 80th Anniversary of being a key piece of the Nation’s fabric, Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, today officially released Vision 2025. The vision will…
In this issue: Senate Finance Committee Approves “Fast Track” Trade Promotion Authority Bill Senator Nelson and Rep. Castor Introduce Medicare Drug Rebate Legislation Republicans Split on Changes to Medicare SGR Bill Includes Provisions to Remove Social Security Numbers from Medicare Cards Connecticut Alliance Hosts Awards Luncheon Medicare Turns 50: Never a Voucher
In this issue: Prescription Drug Costs May Increase Under Trans-Pacific Partnership GOP Presidential Candidates Discuss Slashing Social Security, Medicare if Elected Department of Labor Releases Proposal to Protect Retirement Savings Senate Passes Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) Replacement U.S. Spending on Prescription Drugs Reaches an All-Time High Medicare Turns 50: LBJ’s Vision
Complaint over Cyber Intrusion Would Set Precedent For Immediate Release 04/08/2015 – WASHINGTON – In a first-of-its-kind complaint, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has cited the Postal Service for failing to bargain with the APWU over last year’s massive data security breach. The incident, which was revealed to the union and employees in mid-November,…
Web News Article #: 053-2015 03/18/2015 – APWU retirees in the Golden State took a bite out of privatization by hosting a Contract Campaign Tailgate Party. Members of the San Fernando Valley Golden Oldies Retirees Chapter, along with local, state and regional APWU officers, hosted a barbecue for more than 180 delegates to meeting of…
By Peter Urban – March 5, 2015 WASHINGTON — As a freshman member of Congress, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman has gone largely unnoticed by the unions that represent federal employees, but that is about to change. Westerman, R-Hot Springs, is introducing legislation that would cut back on pension benefits for retirees starting in 2017. A…
