Category: National News
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Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act, S. 4174
July 7, 2020 Taken from apwu.org On July 2nd, Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Diane Feinstein (D-CA) introduced the Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act, S. 4174. This legislation would create a $25 billion fund for the Postal Service to recoup COVID related losses and expenses. This is a standalone bill…
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APWU Executive Board Endorses Joe Biden for President
June 9, 2020 Taken from APWU.org The American Postal Workers Unionβs National Executive Board has voted to endorse Joe Biden for President of the United States. In their decision, the Board recognized his record of advancing the cause of unions, his support for the public Postal Service, postal workers, and…
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This Too Shall Pass
Sharyn M. Stone June 1, 2020 (This article first appeared in the May/June 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) I hope this article finds everyone safe, healthy, and if impacted by COVID-19, recovering. I do not remember a time since I was hired into the Post Office more…
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APWU Statement on the Killing of George Floyd and the Continuing Struggle for Justice
June 1, 2020 Taken from APWU.org The three General Officers of the APWU, President Mark Dimondstein, Executive-Vice President Debby Szeredy, and Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Powell issued the following statement: Fair minded people from all walks of life and political viewpoints are deeply disturbed and rightfully outraged by the killing of unarmed…
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Standing Up for Safe Jobs During COVID-19
Vance Zimmerman May 29, 2020 Taken from APWU.org (This article first appeared in the May/June 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) The past few months have been challenging for this country, especially for those of us considered essential front-line workers. Postal workers were called upon once again in…
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COVID-19 and EAP Services
Debby Szeredy May 29, 2020 Taken from APWU.org (This article first appeared in the May/June 2020 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine) During this crisis, stress and fear are becoming all too normal because none of us are sure whether we were exposed, if we are a carrier, or…