National Payroll Week

What Is NPW

National Payroll Week is a way to celebrate anyone who earns a paycheck and the professionals who process those paychecks. Do you take it for granted your paycheck magically arrives in your bank account each pay day? Take a few moments to thank your local professional. Usually these folks are only thought about if there is a problem or issue. It is considered one of those ‘thankless’ jobs. While at it, consider others who have ‘thankless’ jobs and consider reaching out to them also.

NPW Fast Facts:
• The American Payroll Association founded National Payroll Week in 1996.
• National Payroll Week coincides with the celebration of Labor Day. This special week celebrates the economic, cultural, and social achievements of workers and the significance of “an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay.”
• AMERICA WORKS BECAUSE WE’RE WORKING FOR AMERICA®—NPW celebrates the unique partnership among America's workers, our companies, the payroll professionals who pay us, and critical government programs such as social security, Medicare, fair labor standards, and child support. Together, through payroll withholding, we contribute and collect 71.9% of U.S. Treasury revenue.
• NPW is a national campaign to help America’s workers understand more about their paychecks, the payroll withholding system and other payroll-driven benefits.
• NPW 2009 ad appeared in The New York Times Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, Journal of Accountancy, and Human Resource Executive magazine.
• During NPW, local APA chapters and members host presentations to school and civic groups, participate in community service initiatives, and use local media to pass along information to today’s workers and the workers of tomorrow.
• In 2009, 130 NPW government proclamations were issued across the United States.
• In 2000, APA created a year-round touchstone, www.nationalpayrollweek.com, to provide workers with valuable information about their paychecks, withholding, the payroll industry and celebrating National Payroll Week.

*This information was obtained by the National Payroll Week website.*

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