National APWU Convention
The National APWU Convention will be held in Pittsburgh, PA from August 20-24, 2018. Retirees have are asking for support for two resolutions, one for submission of resolutions (has been resolved) and the right to speak and vote during the National APWU Convention as a retiree.
The right to speak and vote is important to many retirees who remain active in the APWU. Please ask your local leaders and convention delegates to support the resolution.
Resolved, to amend the APWU Constitution & By-Laws; Article 6: SEC 6. Retiree delegates will be seated with a voice and a vote at the National Convention pursuant to the formula in Article 6, section one. In addition, renumber current Article 6 section 6 as section 7.
2018 OPM Open Season for FEHBP
Monday November 12, 2018 – Monday December 10, 2018.
Each year, Open Season runs from the Monday of the second full workweek in November through the Monday of the second full workweek in December.
This provides anyone enrolled in an OPM Health Plan (FEHBP) the opportunity to change health plans.
November 2018 Elections
Federal, State, County, and City will take place this November 6, 2018. Please vote because congressional representative can affect retirees in so many ways. We need to elected congressional leaders who are supportive of retirees.
County, state, and city elected officials are very important as well and can affect our daily life as well.
I vote by mail and encourage anyone eligible to vote by mail to do so. I enjoy sitting at the table completing my ballot.
Cost of Living (COLA) Increases for retirees.
If inflation continues in the same direction the expected COLA will exceed 2.5% for Social Security and Civil Service Annuitants.