I recently had a question posed to me about where the incentive checks would go. A rumor had cropped up that the checks would be sent to the last address of record of those retiring. So I made an inquiry just to make sure. This is the response I received from the Postal Service.

Automation changes Management is implementing the Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) initiative. Per the USPS, this initiative consolidates mail and package transportation activities, reducing local transportation costs and truck trips while improving the efficiency of the mail processing network. As a result, management is changing clerk automation duty assignments.

Congress Moves to Gut Postal and Federal Pensions — APWU Calls for Immediate Action! On April 30, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform approved a number of significant cuts to the retirement benefits of postal and federal workers.

Your Job is on the Line!

Everyone, All Postal Employees are now under the very real threat of Privatization. The Trump Administration under Elon Musk now has access to "assist" Postmaster DeJoy in the ongoing efforts to make the Institution more efficient.

Your Job is on the Line!

The Postal Service is facing one of the most serious threats in our history. Reports indicate that the Trump administration is preparing an illegal and hostile takeover of the USPS, threatening the stability of our jobs, our workplaces, and the public service we proudly provide.

Save the PO

We are going to need UNITY and strength to fight the illegal attacks not just on Postal Workers but on our country! Get to the rallys, call and write to your legislators. Let's do whatever it takes to stand up and fight back.

Statement of APWU President Mark Dimondstein on Attacks to the Public Postal Service February 20, 2025 Share this article The Washington Post has reported that the Trump Administration will soon issue an Executive Order firing the Postal Board of Governors, and placing the United States Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department.

VERA Q & A

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MOU One time retirement incentive

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2025.01.13 MOU 1-Time Retirement Incentive between USPS and APWU Signed (1).pdf ,

Navigating to USPS Retirement Webpages 1-25-25.pdf ,

2025-01-2025 VER Q and A.pdf

Issues with APWU CDHP premium deductions from Pay Checks

Union Family, You may share this with the field. Previously, we had identified that there may be a problem with APWU Consumer Drive Health Plan (CDHP) premium deductions from paychecks. We informed the Postal Service of what we believed our concerns to be. Today, they acknowledged that there are problems—I cannot say if what we identified is the issue below.

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Project 2025

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APWU Health Plan PSHB Consumer Driven Option (CDHP) members:

APWU Health Plan PSHB Consumer Driven Option (CDHP) members: If you enrolled in the new lnspira Financial flexible spending account (FSA) program, you may have received a letter stating you are only eligible for a Limited Purpose FSA account that will only reimburse for dental and vision. This letter and your Inspira enrollment status is incorrect.

The Postal Service is offering an optional retirement opportunity that includes an incentive to certain employees represented by the American Postal Workers Union and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union.

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2025.01.13 MOU 1-Time Retirement Incentive between USPS and APWU Signed.pdf

PSHB lnspira Financial Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Program

PSHB lnspira Financial Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Program APWU Health Plan PSHB Consumer Driven Option (CDHP) members: If you enrolled in the new lnspira Financial flexible spending account (FSA) program, you may have received a letter stating you are only eligible for a Limited Purpose FSA account that will only reimburse for dental and vision.

In recognition of the National Day of Remembrance for Former President Jimmy Carter, the Postal Service will observe a Day of Observance. Many APWU members will receive administrative leave in addition to the normal pay provisions, as per an MOU between APWU and the USPS. See more details on APWU.org: https://apwu.

Health Plan Open Season Extended

Please see the news bulletin posted on the APWU website home page in regards to PSHB open season being extended through December 13, 2024.

PENALTY EXCLUSION PERIOD

Exclusion period is from November 30 through December 27, 2024

Health Plan Open Season

Open Season has begun, and it’s time to choose a health plan for 2025. APWU Health Plan is excited to offer new and comprehensive Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Plans designed with you and your family’s health in mind. Why Enroll with APWU Health Plan.