GMM date for April changed to 4/26/09@10am
| Washington Professional Campus | Phone: (856) 228 - 8090 | |
| 900 Route 168 - Suite D3 | 1-800-875-APWU(2798) | |
| Blackwood, NJ 08012 | FAX: (856) 228 - 2627 |
APWU Sites Member Benefits General Interest Government Links Resources
The South Jersey Area Local welcomes you to our website. This website will provide information on various issues that our affect our Members. The information has been compiled by us or provides links that will take you to the appropriate web site.
The South Jersey Area Local represents members in the Clerk, Maintenance and Motor Vehicle Crafts in the Southern New Jersey area. Our members are employed in 73 Postal Installations, including the L&DC in Swedesboro, and are under the jurisdiction of the South Jersey District, which also covers the State of Delaware.
Be informed, stay informed. In knowledge there is power, in unity there is strength.
William A Boyle, President
As always National wants to remind everyone to contribute what they can to the APWU COPA (Committee on Political Action). If you already contribute, Thank You. If you do not, please take a couple of minutes to visit the National site for some very easy options on contributing. Yes times are tough and it is hard to separate ourselves from what little extra money we may have, but remember a donation to COPA may just help ensure that you keep receiving a steady income. You can visit the website at www.apwu.org go to the "Members Only" tab and select COPA. National has set our Local's goal for 2009 at 11,696.00.
#1 Certification By Employee's Health Care Provider For Employee's Serious Condition
#2 Certification By Provider For Employee's Family Member Serious Condition
#3 Certification By Employee of Exigency For Military Family Leave
4# Certification By Provider For Service Member's Needs By Caregiver
APWU Sets Legislative Goals:
Pass H.R. 22 and the Employee Free Choice Act
The APWU has announced legislative goals for the 111th Congress, including passing the Employee Free Choice Act and H.R. 22 — which would temporarily relieve the USPS of the requirement to pre-fund retiree healthcare benefits. read more
Retirees Could Use
Pre-Tax Dollars for Premiums
‘Health Care Equity
Act’ Introduced in the Senate
Federal and military retirees could pay their health insurance premiums with pre-tax dollars under the “Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act,” which was introduced in the Senate on Feb. 26. read more
ACCESS TO
YOUR OPF
Access to your own Official Personnel Folder can now be done via
the website
www.liteblue.usps.gov. You will need your eight-digit Employee
Identification
Number and your four-digit personal identification number (PIN). After you sign
in go directly to the eOPF that is on the home page of the site. Every paper
that was in your OPF was moved into your electronic OPF. Take the time to check
out your OPF to make sure there isn't anything in there that shouldn't be.
Every one has run into problems at one point in life, be it personal or work related. If you need help or just someone to talk to PLEASE take advantage of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
| How to contact EAP: | Web -
www.eap4you.com Phone - (800) EAP-4-YOU TTD - (877) 492 7341 |
If you elect to visit the EAP website you can click on ENTER MEMBER SITE and view their services but to participate in all the online EAP services you will have to register.
American Legion Edwin I Johnson Post 370
370
N. Warwick Road
Magnolia, NJ 08049
| Tuesday | 2/24/09 | 7:00pm |
| Sunday | Update: Changed to 4/26/09 | 10:00am |
| Tuesday | 6/16/09 | 7:00pm |
| Sunday | 9/13/09 | 10:00am |
| Tuesday | 11/24/09 | 7:00pm |
The A.P.W.U. survives like any other UNION, that is by strength of numbers! So talk to your co-workers who may not be aware of how our Union benefits them and help our membership GROW! Click on the following link to see who can benefit by becoming a member.
