APWU - Lima Local #438

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Big news for postal employees broke this morning.

The USPS announced it is suspending its employer contributions to FERS, roughly $400 million a month, citing a cash crisis that could see the agency run out of funds within 12 months without congressional intervention.

Here's the breakdown:

✅ Employee FERS contributions — continuing
✅ Employee TSP contributions — continuing
✅ USPS employer automatic and matching TSP contributions — continuing
❌ USPS employer share of FERS pension contributions — suspended

Whether you're a postal employee trying to understand what this means for your retirement, or a financial professional helping clients navigate it — this is exactly the kind of development that underscores why understanding your federal benefits inside and out matters.

Questions? That's what we're here for. ffeba.com/about

Every day we move essential mail for our communities—rain, snow, or shine.
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❄️ Returning to Work After a Level 3 Weather Alert

Once a Level 3 Weather Emergency has been officially downgraded or lifted, employees are expected to resume normal reporting requirements when it is safe to do so.

Under Article 14 of the APWU–USPS Collective Bargaining Agreement (Safety and Health) and ELM 814/815, employees remain responsible for working safely and for assessing their ability to report without unreasonable risk.

If local authorities have downgraded conditions and travel routes are reasonably passable, employees should make a good-faith effort to report to work and follow any reporting instructions issued by management.

If individual travel conditions remain unsafe despite the downgrade (such as impassable roads or ongoing closures), employees should promptly notify management, explain the specific safety issue, and maintain communication until conditions improve.

Safety remains the guiding standard.

APWU Local 438 President
Michael McKitrick II

Our website has been updated with a new layout and more information presented. An updated calendar of the year. Postal holidays, our Local meetings, and even our upcoming Member appreciation dinner coming up in March. More detail on the site and a post here.

www.lal438.org