11/12/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/12/2024 09:26
The APWU has never stopped fighting to pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82, S. 597), and today is a critical moment for us. This bill would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) - two unfair parts of Social Security law that reduce or even eliminate Social Security benefits for millions of postal and federal annuitants. The GPO and WEP penalize CSRS retirees who have paid their fair share into Social Security and meet the requirements for benefits.
We need your voice todayto help get this bill across the finish line. To read stories from APWU members affected by the unfair WEP and GPO, see the stories from:
With bipartisan support from 327 members of the House and 63 members of the Senate, we are at a crucial juncture. After years of fighting, the day is finally here - today, H.R. 82 is on the House floor for a vote. We are on the cusp of repealing these unjust provisions - and your voice matters more than ever.
Call your representative today and urge them to vote in favor of the Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82. Dial the APWU Legislative Hotline at 1-844-402-1001 to be connected to your member of Congress.
We've fought hard to get to this point, and now is the time to take action. Together, we can get the Social Security Fairness Act over the finish line!