APWU Akron Metro

08/18/2026

The fourth COLA adjustment will show up in paychecks on September 25, 2026, which is Pay Period 20–2026, with the COLA becoming effective September 5, 2026.

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Upcoming COLA

In July, the final month of the six-month adjustment period for the fourth COLA under the 2024 Agreement, the CPI-W Unadjusted Index (1967=100) rose slightly from last month to 974.343, but not enough to change the calculations. Nonetheless, it was an increase over the January 2026 index point upon....

08/10/2026

Every election matters, and this fall Ohioans are electing leaders who will represent us in Washington, in Columbus, and across the state. From schools and roads to Congress and the courts, your vote helps shape decisions that affect your future, your family, and your community.

Get ready to vote by checking or updating your voter registration before October 5! Go to voteohio.gov

08/05/2026

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08/02/2026

The July/Aug 2026 issue of The American Postal Worker, we highlight the importance of Vote-by-Mail and the role postal workers play in ensuring ballots arrive timely for elections.

07/26/2026

Second payment from last years incentive ( minus Federal tax )

Consistent with the APWU-USPS One-Time Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated Jan. 13, 2025, the second installment of the $15,000 will be paid on August 28, 2026.

07/25/2026

Consistent with the APWU-USPS One-Time Retirement Incentive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated Jan. 13, 2025, the second installment of the $15,000 will be paid on August 28, 2026.