Junk Mail Keeps the Post Office Alive | Newsweek Project Green | Newsweek.com: "To the post office, consumers like her are a serious threat. 'Efforts to convince people not to receive mail are really going to hurt,' says Steve Kearney, a Postal Service senior vice president.
The Postal Service lost $1.1 billion in its latest quarter. That number would be even larger if it weren't for direct mailings, which now constitute 52 percent of mail volume, up from 38 percent in 1990. Revenue from direct mail 'is the financial underpinning of the Postal Service—it could not survive without it,' says MichaelCoughlin, former deputy postmaster."
September 27, 2008
September 25, 2008
Feds charge postmasters around Bush
The Tundra Drums - Feds charge postmasters around Bush: "Postmasters from communities around rural Alaska have been charged with embezzling funds over several years totaling several thousand dollars."
Man threatens to kill his mail carrier
Andalusia Star-News | Man threatens to kill his mail carrier: "A Red Level man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges that state he threatened to kill his mail carrier."
September 24, 2008
USPS: Challenging Economic Conditions Continue to Reduce Mail Volume
PostalReporter.com Blog » USPS: Challenging Economic Conditions Continue to Reduce Mail Volume: "— As the current economic climate continues to contribute to a decrease in mail volume, and with no reversal in the trend in sight, the Postal Service reported today it expects to end the current fiscal year with a volume decline of nine billion pieces. The end-of-year financial results will be released in November.
At today’s Board of Governors meeting, Postmaster General John Potter said the magnitude of the loss in mail requires the Postal Service to take steps now to shore up its business, which it is doing by reducing work hours. “While we deal with the economic challenges, customers and service to our customers will always be number one on our agenda, it is why we exist, it is our franchise,” said Potter."
At today’s Board of Governors meeting, Postmaster General John Potter said the magnitude of the loss in mail requires the Postal Service to take steps now to shore up its business, which it is doing by reducing work hours. “While we deal with the economic challenges, customers and service to our customers will always be number one on our agenda, it is why we exist, it is our franchise,” said Potter."
Postal Nurses’ Contract Headed for Interest Arbitration
Nurses’ Contract Headed for Interest ArbitrationThe union and the Postal Service have agreed to submit to an interest arbitrator disputed contract issues for APWU-represented postal nurses. The Collective Bargaining Agreement between the National Postal Professional Nurses-APWU and the USPS expired Aug. 20, 2007.
The parties met several times last fall, and continued to exchange information and proposals this year, including during off-the-record sessions. After the most recent meeting, on Sept. 15, the parties agreed to have an interest arbitrator resolve the outstanding issues. The nurses will be represented in arbitration by APWU attorneys
The parties met several times last fall, and continued to exchange information and proposals this year, including during off-the-record sessions. After the most recent meeting, on Sept. 15, the parties agreed to have an interest arbitrator resolve the outstanding issues. The nurses will be represented in arbitration by APWU attorneys
September 22, 2008
WhitePages Selected by U.S. Postal Service to Power the Post Office Locator
WhitePages Selected by U.S. Postal Service to Power the Post Office Locator: "WhitePages, the leader in online people search that provides people a simple way to find others and connect with confidence, today announced it is powering the popular 'Post Office Locator' on usps.com for the U.S. Postal Service. Known for its extensive, industry-leading database of more than 200 million U.S. adults, this new WhitePages' solution enables users to search and navigate the nearly thirty-seven thousand (37,000) Post Office Locations and prospective postal services on the U.S. Postal Service site"
Postal Employees Ordered To Stop Offering First-Class Mail
Usps: Postal Employees Ordered To Stop Offering First-Class Mail: "Postal employees have been ordered to upsell pricey express or priority mail services to anyone sending anything more than a letter, according to an anonymous tipster. The directive comes straight from Washington to help combat the Post Office's $1.1 billion operating deficit. To avoid the upsell, specifically ask if there is a cheaper way to ship your package."
September 20, 2008
Postal Service considers closing office on Stambaugh
The Herald, Sharon, Pa. - Postal Service considers closing office on Stambaugh: "The U.S. Postal Service said it is considering closing its Buhl Station on Stambaugh Avenue in Sharon"
Former Brooklyn postman banned from offices for selling clothes
Former Brooklyn postman banned from offices for selling clothes: "This postman rang one time too many.
A former mail carrier has been banned from all 52 post offices in Brooklyn after selling his self-designed brand of postal apparel to former colleagues."
A former mail carrier has been banned from all 52 post offices in Brooklyn after selling his self-designed brand of postal apparel to former colleagues."
September 18, 2008
Postal Service Relocates Services, Deploys Portable Buildings | KBMT ABC 12 - News, Weather and Sports - Beaumont - Port Arthur, TX Beaumont - Port Arthur, Texas | Local News Top Stories
Postal Service Relocates Services, Deploys Portable Buildings | KBMT ABC 12 - News, Weather and Sports - Beaumont - Port Arthur, TX Beaumont - Port Arthur, Texas | Local News Top Stories: "Houston, TX — Post Offices throughout the greater Houston area continued recovery efforts today despite power outages, with all Post Offices in the city of Houston operational and providing limited retail and delivery service, including Oak Forest Station (77018, 77092), where building repairs were completed September 17."
Postal Workers Protest DHL Move from Ohio
More than 50 Postal Workers (APWU), community activists and other members of the “Save the Jobs, Save the Community” coalition from Wilmington, Ohio—where DHL is threatening to shut down its air delivery hub and eliminate more than 8,000 jobs—protested at the German Embassy in Washington, D.C., yesterday.
The German-owned DHL took over the package carrier Airborne Express in 2003, in a deal made possible by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and his campaign manager, Rick Davis.
According to Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), DHL received some “$400 million in direct and indirect incentives” to maintain its Wilmington operation and jobs—and now is seeking a deal to transfer its air delivery to its competitor UPS. Lawmakers say that may violate anti-trust laws. Following the morning protest, a U.S. House committee examined the pending job loss and anti-trust implications.
http://blog.aflcio.org/2008/09/17/postal-workers-protest-dhl-move-from-ohio
The German-owned DHL took over the package carrier Airborne Express in 2003, in a deal made possible by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and his campaign manager, Rick Davis.
According to Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), DHL received some “$400 million in direct and indirect incentives” to maintain its Wilmington operation and jobs—and now is seeking a deal to transfer its air delivery to its competitor UPS. Lawmakers say that may violate anti-trust laws. Following the morning protest, a U.S. House committee examined the pending job loss and anti-trust implications.
http://blog.aflcio.org/2008/09/17/postal-workers-protest-dhl-move-from-ohio
September 10, 2008
September 07, 2008
Postal Service offers early retirements - FederalTimes.com
Postal Service offers early retirements - FederalTimes.com: "Buyouts not an option
Even though the agency needs to cut staff, Vegliante said paying employees to retire early isn’t an option. The agency anticipates a $2 billion deficit for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30."
Even though the agency needs to cut staff, Vegliante said paying employees to retire early isn’t an option. The agency anticipates a $2 billion deficit for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30."
September 05, 2008
Postal Service Supports Military Absentee Voting
USPS News Release: Postal Service Supports Military Absentee Voting: "Absentee Voters are encouraged to verify their address
The Postal Service and the Department of Defense (DoD) will combine efforts and expertise again to delivery absentee ballots to members of the armed forces serving abroad during this election season."
The Postal Service and the Department of Defense (DoD) will combine efforts and expertise again to delivery absentee ballots to members of the armed forces serving abroad during this election season."
Burrus to Maintenance, MVS Employees: Don't Go!
APWU Web News Article #80-08, Sept. 4, 2008
With news that the Postal Service will offer Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) to Motor Vehicle Services and Maintenance Craft employees – except Electronic Technicians – APWU President William Burrus is reiterating his advice to union members: DON’T GO!
“My reasoning is simple,” he said. “Every APWU-represented employee who leaves early will save the USPS hundreds of thousands of dollars, yet the Postal Service is refusing to offer cash incentives.”
Burrus to Maintenance, MVS Employees: Don't Go!
With news that the Postal Service will offer Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) to Motor Vehicle Services and Maintenance Craft employees – except Electronic Technicians – APWU President William Burrus is reiterating his advice to union members: DON’T GO!
“My reasoning is simple,” he said. “Every APWU-represented employee who leaves early will save the USPS hundreds of thousands of dollars, yet the Postal Service is refusing to offer cash incentives.”
Burrus to Maintenance, MVS Employees: Don't Go!
Louisiana: Postal Service back to work in 6 parishes
Postal Service back to work in 6 parishes- NOLA.com: "The U.S. Postal Service resumed normal delivery and post office operations Thursday in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, St. Charles and St. John the Baptist parishes.
Even post offices that did not have power were open for service, with some facilities running on generators, said Daisy Comeaux, a spokeswoman for the Postal Service in Louisiana"
Even post offices that did not have power were open for service, with some facilities running on generators, said Daisy Comeaux, a spokeswoman for the Postal Service in Louisiana"
September 04, 2008
September 01, 2008
Walking ahead: Postal carrier overcomes polio, accident to deliver mail
LJWorld.com / Walking ahead: Postal carrier overcomes polio, accident to deliver mail: "Jerry Totten, 51, is a survivor. He’s defied death on two occasions and is Lawrence’s only remaining full-time, walking mail carrier. He admits he’s lucky to be walking at all.
Totten contracted polio when he was 2 years old. “I don’t remember it personally,” he says. “My parents told me about it. They thought I wouldn’t survive. I was in the hospital a long time.”
He defied the odds but it took him two years to learn to walk again"
Totten contracted polio when he was 2 years old. “I don’t remember it personally,” he says. “My parents told me about it. They thought I wouldn’t survive. I was in the hospital a long time.”
He defied the odds but it took him two years to learn to walk again"
US Postal Service: Mail will be secured during Hurricane Gustav
US Postal Service: Mail will be secured during Hurricane Gustav - Sulphur, LA - Southwest Daily News: "The United States Postal Service (USPS) is working closely with various federal agencies to support state and local authorities with their evacuation efforts in preparation of Hurricane Gustav making landfall along the Gulf Coast . The Postal Service urges all residents in the affected areas to follow their state and local evacuation instructions."
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