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Trump Administration Cancels Free Tax Filing System
(This article appeared in the January/February 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) In our March/April 2024 column, we highlighted a new public tax-filing system. The program was created by the previous presidential administration and was called Direct File. It allowed working people to fi le their taxes quickly and easily online, for free. […]
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APWU Retirees Still Fighting for Justice
In this new year, my wish for each of you is good health and happiness! Thank you, APWU family, for continuing to support me and the five Retiree National Convention Delegates: Cynthia A. Nesmith (Eastern Region), Leona Draper (Northeast Region), Patricia A. McGriff (Southern Region), Dr. Patricia A. Williams (Western Region), and Patrick A. Chornoby […]
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This Holiday Season, Give to the Combined Federal Campaign
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign in the country. During the CFC, postal, federal civilian, and military employees have the opportunity to make tax deductible donations to one or several of their favorite charities through payroll deductions. This year, the CFC season began on Oct. 1 […]
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Happy Public Post Office Day! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Understanding Tariff Changes: Impact on Mail Volume
(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) International mail volume into the United States collapsed by 80% on Aug. 29 when the Trump administration imposed tariffs on low-cost imports previously exempt under the “de minimis” rule. This exemption allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free. […]
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Setting the Record Straight on Safety, Security of Vote-by-Mail
(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The current administration, and some in Congress, have started to sow doubt about the legitimacy of Vote-by- Mail. The objective could not be clearer – they want to disrupt the 2026 midterm elections. One Senator went as far as to question […]
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Postal Service Announces Intent to Cease Off-Site Training Per Diem in Maintenance Craft
During the 2024 contract negotiations, the APWU submitted a proposal to make per diem rights permanent for APWU-represented employees. The Postal Service balked at this proposal but ultimately agreed to extend the Per Diem Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through the life of the agreement (2024-2027). However, on Nov. 6, the Postal Service notified the APWU […]
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Canadian Union of Postal Workers Strike for Contract
(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) The Canada Post labor dispute over a good contract continues, with postal workers shifting to a rotating strike (striking at different locations on different days), which they say has a history of winning major gains for postal workers. The decision comes […]
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From Bellingham to Las Vegas: Unity Is Strength
(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) We write this A Grand Alliance column from Las Vegas, where APWU members came together at the All-Craft Conference to continue the work to build our great union. A Grand Alliance participated in the conference exhibit hall with a U.S. Mail […]
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Our Labor History: Eugene Debs – A Leader for Working People
(This article appeared in the November/December 2025 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine) November 5, 1855: American trade unionist, social and economic political activist, and cofounding member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), Eugene V. Debs was born in Terre Haute, IN. Debs’ parents were immigrants from the Alsace region of France […]
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