Pennsylvania Postal Workers Union
P.O. Box 60335
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106
1-877-700-8240

Kim Miller ~ President
Kevin Gallagher ~ Vice President
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Join us for a

PPWU Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 18:00 - 20:00

 

Topics to be discussed include Annual Leave submission and PTF/PSE canvassing. 

There will also be time for member questions.

 

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SCAM ALERT UPDATE!!!!  eMail Phishing Scan Sent By The USPS!!!!!

     I have since had it confirmed to me by the USPS that it was a PHISHING email they sent out as a “test” and for “training” purposes. I was and am still infuriated that the employer would attempt to use the Union’s reputation and trust with the employees to do such a test. This was piss-poor decision making by the postal service at best. We are examining what actions we can take against the Postal Service, and I have demanded an explanation email and an apology be sent to each person who received the “test” email. I want to thank those who reported it to the union and raising their concerns with us.”   Charlie Cash, APWU Director of Industrial Relations,

      We are left to wonder what actions the USPS might have taken against employees who may have failed this “test”.  Now that their deceit has been exposed, we hope it will be difficult for them attempt any corrective action.  It should also serve as notice that USPS Big Brother is always watching and not above trickery to dupe employees into “gotcha” moments.

 

SCAM ALERT!!!!  The Union Will Never Ask For Your ACE Login Info!

      We have gotten reports that some members have received emails, allegedly from the Union, asking them to provide their ACE Username / Password login information.  Do Not reply to these emails/texts!  Never provide your ACE login information to any unsolicited request.  This is a scam! 

          The Union will never ask for your login information.  If, for some bizarre reason the Union might need that information (for a grievance, or investigation) your Union steward will contact you in person, not through electronic messaging / email.  Always be suspicious of requests for personal, login, or password information.  When in doubt contact your PPWU representative.

 

HURRICANE HELENE NEWS - PLEASE READ!!

     Our great friends Fran and Ann Friel from Pennsylvania, now residing in Florida, were hit very hard by Hurricane Helene. Their house survived, however they lost everything inside their home.   They are currently staying with friends in an elevated home.   Thank God they were able to have their vehicle protected.  With Tropical Storm Milton bearing down on them things could get worse.

    Fran and Ann both retired from the Postal Service after many years representing APWU members and Labor as a whole.  Fran is a former PA Postal Workers Union State President who gladly sacrificed his time, energy, and the better part of his life striving to better the careers of countless APWU members throughout Pennsylvania.  Ann Friel was also a dedicated member, shop steward, and advocate for APWU members.

     Now, after years of them working for us, perhaps, this is an opportunity for all of us to return the favor and give Fran and Ann a helping hand during their time of need.  If you feel moved to offer some assistance to the friends that devoted their lives to helping others, you can donate to help them recover from this misfortune.  Contact PPWU President Kim Miller at 1-877-700-8240 or by email at kalprez@comcast.net for details on how you can help.

Please keep Fran and Ann in your thoughts and prayers.  

 

POSTAL EMPLOYEES RELIEF FUND - A Helping Hand When Disaster Strikes

     The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF) exists to help active and retired postal employees, both management and craft, whose home, as a result of a major natural disaster was completely destroyed or left uninhabitable displacing the postal employee and their family for an extended period of time.

     The Fund provides small relief grants to assist qualifying victims of such circumstances re-establish residence and to help replenish basic necessities in the aftermath of a devastating loss.

      If you have been a victim of a major disaster such as a hurricane, tornado, flood, wildfire, or earthquake, and meet the criteria described above, we urge you to print and complete the applicatin form their website and mail it, along with required documentation, to PERF.

      Note: To avoid creating processing delays for yourself and other applicants, we urge applicants to review the criteria and rule page on this site before submitting any request for aid. Please note all applications must be vetted and countersigned by a designated local committee or designee. All relief requests must be received within 6 months of the incident.       


Download the PERF Application & Rules

For more info, check out the Postal Employees Relief Fund Website

Form Fill PS Form 1767 added!

    We have added a digital PDF version of PS Form 1767 "Report of Hazard, Unsafe Condition or Practice" to the forms page of the website.  Members can complete this form online, save it, and email it to their Postmaster / Supervisor.  Members are free to download the form.

You can view the form HERE or by going to the forms page

 

OPEN SEASON - Postal Service Health Benefit Program Info

           Open Season is fast approaching.  The Postal Reform Acto of 2022 requires the creation of a new health benefit program, within FEHB, that will be exclusive to US Postal Service employees.  This new program, the Postal Service Health Benefit Program (PSHBP) will still be part of FEHB and will still be administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

     During Open Season 2024, all employees and retirees will:  a) Be moved into a PSHBP plan, b) Choose a PSHBP plan, or c) be placed into a PSHBP plan.  You control which happens to you.  All employees should receive a letter in October informing them if their current health plan is being offered in the new PSHBP.  

  • If your current FEHB plan is offered in PSHBP, and you want to stay with that plan, you will not have to do anything.  You will be slotted in that same plan PSHBP.

  • If your present plan is not offered in PSHBP, OR you want to change plans, you will make a selection.

  • If your present plan is not offered in PSHBP and you do not make a selection, OPM will place you in the cheapest plan that does not have a deductible and you will be stuck in that plan until the nest Open Season.

All employees should receive a letter in October informing them if their current health plan is being offered in the new PSHBP. 

     The USPS has been providing information about the changes which also include the requirement to enroll in Medicare when you turn 65, or stop working (whichever comes first).  An informational booklet was sent to all employees in August.  If you did not receive this booklet you can find it HERE.

     The USPS is also conducting virtual meetings to deiscuss PSHBP and Medicare Integration.  These meetigns are open to all employees and retirees.  The meetings are held twice per month, two times per day usually at 1200 pm and 400 pm.  You can participate on your computer, cell phone, landline or tablet. 

TEXT "PSHBP" to 39369
to receive notifications of virutal meetings on PSHBP / Medicare Integration

 

Have Travel & Mileage Questions?

         

The PPWU has put together s short slideshow discussing Travel and Mileage pay for PPWU members.  The presentation was breated by Central Business Agent Timothy Thompson and was presented to the members in attendance at the August 7th Virtual Informational Meeting.

       PPWU President Kim Miller is providing that Travel & Mileage presentation here as a resource for PPWU members to use to maximize their benefits.  You can download it HERE.  If you have additional questions regarding travel or mileage pay, contact your Area Business Agent.

 

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