From APWU.org:

On Jan. 13, 2025, the United States Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union have mutually agreed to a one-time Retirement Incentive, including an “early out” option for eligible employees.

The parties agree that the Postal Service will make lump sum incentive payments totaling $15,000 (less applicable taxes and deductions) to eligible full-time career employees who choose optional retirement or retire pursuant to a Voluntary Early Retirement (VER). Part-time employees will be eligible for a prorated amount, as provided in the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

You can read the full MOU below. Questions and Answers regarding this MOU will be posted soon.

The National APWU has opened a hotline and email for your questions concerning the “Early Out” incentive.

This hotline is for questions about the Jan. 13, 2025 MOU.

These resources are not to advise you on your personal financial circumstances or retirement. This is for general questions about the MOU. You can call (888) 668-7132 or email VER2025@apwu.org with your questions about the 1-Time Retirement Incentive between the USPS and APWU.

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.org/news/observance-national-day-remembrance-former-president-jimmy-carter

Thanks to the persistent advocacy of the union, the Open Season enrollment period for Postal Service employees has been extended by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). This extension comes in response to challenges with OPM’s new enrollment system.

The new deadline for Open Season enrollment is now Friday, December 13. Take advantage of this extra time to review your options and make any necessary changes.

Current APWU Health Plan enrollees will be automatically transitioned to the same PSHB APWU Health Plan; no further action is required.

In solidarity,

The American Postal Workers Union

Executive Board – Thursday 11/14

Executive Council – Sunday 11/17 at 5:00pm

General Membership Meeting – Sunday 11/17 at 6:30pm

No Local meetings in December. See you in January 2025!

Executive Board – Thursday 10/24 at 1:30pm

No Executive Council Meeting this month

General Membership Meeting – Sunday 10/27 at 6:30pm

Executive Board – July 25, 2024, at 1:30pm

Executive Council – July 28, 2024, at 5:00pm

General Membership Meeting – July 28, 2024, at 6:30pm

Don’t forget the APWU Membership Appreciation Picnic at Blue Lake Park – Sunday, August 4 at noon

Executive Board – June 6 (Thursday) 1:30pm

Executive Council – June 9 (Sunday) 5:00pm

General Membership Meeting – June 9 (Sunday) 6:30pm

NOTICE: The Executive Council Meeting on Sunday, June 9 will be a potluck. Bring your favorite dish or desert to share.

Meetings are held at the Portland Local Office located at: 2360 SE Morrison St, Portland, Oregon 97214

The Portland career and PSE Clerk seniority lists have been updated. These lists reflect current seniority as of 04/08/2024.

E-Board May 8, 2024 1:30 pm

E-Council May 15, 2024 5:30 pm

General Membership Meeting May 15, 2024 6:30 pm

Meetings are held at 2360 SE Morrison Portland OR, 97214

So, this is it.  On January 7, 2024, my time on the Portland Oregon Executive board will end.  I was hired at the Post Office in 1984 as an LSM clerk. I was first elected to office in 1990. I held office off and on until 2004 and have served on the board for 20 consecutive years.  My Postal career ended in retirement in 2022.  Firstly, my gratitude must go to my wife Maria, Thomas, and all our children for their support and tolerance of my Union work over the years.  I have had the pleasure of working with many different local stewards and officers.  I have much gratitude for several of these fine officers and stewards.  I was schooled early on by the likes of Bob Tunstall, Jim Lewis, Larry Perez and Darrell Strobel, all who have passed on.  Names like Patty Olson, Brian Dunn, Brian Dunsmore and Bill Martin have, and are still teaching me. 

 Speaking of bills, these past years working with Bill and Debbie Battle have been some of the best years of my Union career.  They were there to help when help was needed, point me in the right direction when I was off course and most of all, they are great friends.

 Without the support and friendship of these people, and many others, I would not have had the opportunity to have a career with this local. The knowledge, guidance, help and friendships that has been provided and passed on by all these individuals, and others, is immeasurable. 

  None of this would have been possible without the support of the membership.  My interaction with the members, stewards and officers has and will continue to be one of the highlights of my life. I truly believe I have a Union family.  Thank you to all the members past and present for your support of our Union and me.  Please provide the same support to our new President and his executive board. 

 I wish all our members and their families a happy and safe holiday season.  It is important during this time of year that we remember that our families must deal with peak season as much as we do.   The most important people are those right in front of us in our homes.  Take care of your family, yourself, and your co-workers during this time.  I am sure the old saying “kiss your family goodbye and tell them you will see them after New Years” still applies to many employees of the USPS.

 It would be an extensive gratitude list for all that I have received.  I will just leave with a simple THANK YOU! 

Joe Cogan – Retiree