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APWU Opens Hotline, Email for '1-Time Retirement Incentive' MOU
This hotline is for questions about the Jan. 13, 2025 MOU.
These resources are not to advice you on your personal financial circumstances or retirement. This is for general questions about the MOU. You can call (888) 688-7132 or email VER2025@apwu.org with your questions about the 1-Time Retirement Incentive between the USPS and APWU.
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Affected by natural disaster?
If you and your loved ones have been affected by natural disasters like hurricanes or wildfires, know that you're not alone. Resources are available to APWU members, including the Postal Employees Relief Fund (PERF), the APWU Hardship Relief Fund, and others.
APWU Maintenance Div. Secures $15 Million Part-Time Regular Settlement Agreement
Jan 14 Update: Your share of the PTR payment distribution is on the way
In 2021, the APWU Maintenance Division filed a national dispute regarding the Postal Service's violation of Article 7 section 3 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), specifically concerning the 2.5 percent cap on the total number of Part-Time Regular (PTR) employees in the Maintenance Division. On September 20, 2024, the APWU and the USPS reached a settlement agreement. If you were a PTR maintenance employee from Fiscal Year 2018 through Dec. 31, 2023, enter your EIN to see your payout:
Latest News
USPS Announces Termination of FSAFEDS Accounts for 2025 Plan Year, Provides New Enrollment Option for Affected Employees
January 17, 2025
Maintenance PTR Payment Distribution Is on the Way
January 14, 2025
APWU and USPS Agree to One-Time Retirement Incentive, 'Early Out' for Postal Workers
January 13, 2025
Post-Election Food for Thought
January 13, 2025
Social Security Fairness Act Signed Into Law!
On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) into law, righting a decades-long wrong that negatively impacted millions of postal workers and federal retirees.
Wear Your APWU Gear Every Thursday!
President Dimondstein's Contract Negotiations Address
Negotiations aren't over yet - the APWU and USPS have agreed to "Stop the Clock" on the expiration of our current contract (set to expire at midnight on September 20). The APWU will continue to keep the members updated as we continue to bargain for a new union contract, including regular messages on the negotiation “hotline” at (202) 642-9049, our website (apwu.org), and on our social media channels.
APWU members can now enjoy their union news on the move, as the union launches our new podcast "Communicating with You, The Member - A podcast with APWU President Mark Dimondstein". Hosted by union president, Mark Dimondstein, the podcast is one of the growing number of ways for members to keep abreast of the latest developments: a fact that reflects the many ways that members receive news in today’s media environment.
You can download the podcast on all streaming services, including YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts regularly. New episodes will be available monthly.
Upcoming National Events
APWU POWER’s Women’s History Month Program (Virtual by Zoom)
March 8, 2025
Virtual Via Zoom
Secretary-Treasurer's Training (Spring 2025)
April 8, 2025 to April 10, 2025
Hyatt Regency Miami
400 SE Second Ave
Miami, FL 33131
2025 Human Relations Educational Assembly
June 12, 2025 to June 16, 2025
Houston, TX
APWU 2025 All-Craft Conference
October 6, 2025 to October 8, 2025
Las Vegas, NV
Statement from APWU General Officers on the Conflict in Israel and Palestine
Nov. 8, 2023. The American Postal Workers Union is shocked and saddened by the tragic and ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine. As working people, we stand with the oppressed and the innocent, thousands of whom have lost their lives in the last month.Read more here