APWU Reitrement planning zoom
The APWU Retirees Department is holding a Zoom Retirement Planning seminar on November 21, 2021 at noon. This seminar is open only to APWU members and retirees who pay dues. Further information and a link to register is located on the Member Home Page, which requires our website password.
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Updated mask policy
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Mandatory Face Covering Policy Revised.pdf
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COVID-19Delta Variant_SUT-XX-All-Employees_Face Coverings and-Masks_Return Update.
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Postal Surveys raise their heads again
The Postal Service is again sending out a survey of employees, this time targeting Postal Support Employees. As the Union has for years, we urge our members to not participate in the surveys. The Postal Service manages to find ways to use the results against the Union in negotiations. They are not seeking to help employees, but for their advantage.
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NBA Coradi Meets with Senator Schumer
An Update from our National Business Agent Peter Coradi, a member of the NYS AFL-CIO Executive Council:
Good Evening Sisters & Brothers/Union Family:
Earlier today, I had the privilege to participate in a meeting with Senator Chuck Schumer, along with other members of the NY State AFL-CIO Executive Council.
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APWU Health Plan Enhancement
APWU Health Plan COVID-19 Coverage Enhancements
The Health Plan will:
• Cover COVID-19 testing at no cost* to the member when testing is prescribed by a clinical
professional
• Cover telehealth visits at no cost* to the member when visits are performed through the
Health Plan’s telehealth providers:
o High Option: Visits through Amwell are available at www.amwell.com at no cost* to the member
o Consumer Driven Option: Virtual visits through AmWell, Teladoc, and Doc on Demand are available
at www.myuhc.com at no cost* to the member
• Cover telehealth visits to network providers at no cost* to member when related to COVID-19
• Waive inpatient prior authorization requirements related to COVID-19
• Reminder: Members are encouraged to use mail order for maintenance medications which provides
a 90-day refill and the delivery is free
*All deductible, coinsurance, and copays will be waived
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Covid-19 Decision Tree
Below are the steps that should be taken in certain cases of possible COVID-19 discovery. You should have the actual poster in your office. For a copy of the poster, click here.
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Important information
Immediate Action Required!
NEW APPROVED Retail Safe Guards & Actions to be taken in every office:
Social Distancing
· Please ensure EVERY PO has lines and sign in place today.
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Statement from President Dimondstein
Statement from President Dimondstein: Postal Workers in a Time of Crisis
Mark Dimondstein
March 25, 2020
Since the early days of the Postal Service, we postal workers have helped stitch the fabric of the country together.
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Recent and important stand up talks
These are the most recent Stand Up talks. You should have received these talks. If you are not receiving these talks, contact your Union representatives. These are talks, do not let management leave them lying around and saying you should read them. Enforce what is suggested. Social distancing is not an option, it is vital to protecting yourself.
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Use of Masks In the Post Office
Please note this important message from Director Zimmerman
Subject: Use of Masks: Surgical and N95
There have been many questions recently about the use and wearing of masks while at work. There is no dispute that an employee can wear a mask at work if they choose to do so. A concern was brought to me in regards to the “N95” masks.
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Renewed Optimism
Mike -
As we started the New Year with the delivery of more than 400,000 petition signatures to the Postmaster General, President Dimondstein had a message for all members.
"Let’s enter this year with renewed optimism and energy. I look forward to working with all of you as we continue to advance the cause of postal - and all - workers."
Watch the video here.
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Contract Now
Show your Union Support and the fight for a fair contract. Wear your contract now stickers, have your kids, family, friends wear the stickers. Support your Union. Fight for a fair contract.
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Things a Member Should Do
Members, there are several things you should do periodically to protect yourself, and to assist your Union in protecting your rights.
A very important and overlooked task a member should do is periodically review their Official Personnel File. Know what is in your OPF, and if there is something that should not be in there, take action to have it removed.
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Urgent Safety Alert
Urgent Safety Alert
Breaking news: It has just been reported that explosive devices have been sent through the mail addressed to a number of high-profile individuals and corporate entities.
APWU leaders condemn such criminal acts.
Our members are rightfully deeply concerned for their own well being and that of the public we serve.
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Benefits for PSEs
As if PSEs (or any employee represented by APWU) needed any additional reasons to belong to the American Postal Workers Union, these additional benefits and rights exacted for PSEs demonstrate how hard, and continuous, APWU works for their members.
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Postal Service Unilaterally Changes Safety Program
Not surprisingly, the Postal Service has once again unilaterally changed a program within the job. This time, the Postal Service has changed the safety program, essentially ridding themselves of safety captains, local safety and health committees, and the nuisance (to managers) form 1767 report of safety problems.
This action seeks to circumvent the Union's and long standing practices.
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My job is safe. NOT!
So you thought you had a job, eh? A good job. Good days off, good hours. Seniority has its privileges, eh? You’re a senior lead clerk, level 7, do the tasks you want to do. But do TACS? No, I do not want to do that. Station inputs? No, let them find some junior clerk to do that. In fact, let management do that work.
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NO PULSE
03/02/2015 - The APWU and USPS are facing off over management’s latest scheme: The Postal Pulse, a new employee opinion survey.
“The APWU vehemently opposes Postal Pulse – and any other employee opinion survey – despite management notices that say otherwise,” said President Mark Dimondstein. A Feb.
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