American Postal Worl(ers Union, AFL-CIO

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1 American Postal Worl(ers Union, AFL-CIO December L Street, NW, Washington, DC Cliff Guffey, President 1300 L Street NW. Washington, DC (Office) (Fax) National Executive Board Cliff Guffey --- President Greg Bell Executive Vice President Elizabeth "Liz" Powell Secretary-Treasurer Mike Morris Director, Industrial Relations Rob Strunk Director, Clerk Division Steven G. Raymer Director, Maintenance Division Robert C. "Sob" Pritchard Director. MVS Division Bill Manley Director, Support Services Division Sharyn M. Stone Coordinator, Central Region Dear APWU Member: With our nation teetering on the edge of a "fiscal cliff," I am asking union members to send a message to Congress: Extend the tax cuts for Americans making less than $250,000 per year, and oppose any efforts to cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits. If Congress fails to act, massive cuts in government spending and significant tax increases will take effect at the beginning of the new year. On average, middleclass families will face a tax increase of approximately $2,000 per year. We can't afford it and we shouldn't have to! Unfortunately, a majority of Republicans in Congress are refusing to extend tax cuts for America's working families unless tax cuts are also extended for millionaires and billionaires. President Obama and Democrats in Congress say those earning more than $250,000 per year must pay higher tax rates to help reduce the deficit. Polls indicate that more than 60 percent of Americans support this solution. They believe the nation's wealthiest citizens must pay their fair share. Mike Gallagher Coordinator, Eastern Region John H. Dirzius Coordinator, Northeast Region We must let our senators and representatives extended for middle-class families. know that we want the tax cuts Princella Vogel Coordinator, Southern Region Omar M. Gonzalez Coordinator. Western Region We also must urge Congress to stand firm against cuts to the U.S. Postal Service and to the rights With the deadline to make a deficit deal approaching,.lawmakers.will face enormous pressure.to address the nation's deficit. We must be vigilant to ensure that the USPS and our jobs are not sacrificed during behind-the-scenes negotiations. Enclosed are sample letters for your U.S. senators and representative. Please help spread the word: Complete the letters with your name and address; fill in the names of your elected officials; affix a stamp to each envelope provided, and mail the letters. Of course, feel free to compose your own message. CG/lbb(sd) - opeiu#2, aft-cia In solidarity, S~ President

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