March 30, 2011
March 28, 2011
PRC Releases List Of Suspended U.S. Post Offices
PRC Releases List Of Suspended U.S. Post OfficesOn March 7, 2011, the Postal Service filed under seal a list of suspended post offices, stations, and branches. The list was provided in response to PRC Chairman’s Information Request. The Postal Service indicated that,despite its efforts, the “list may still contain errors.”
March 27, 2011
March 24, 2011
March 23, 2011
March 19, 2011
Senator Gives USPS a Failing Grade in Keeping Communities Informed About Post Office Closures
Senator Gives USPS a Failing Grade in Keeping Communities Informed About Post Office ClosuresThe USPS currently has an operating deficit of over $8 billion and may be forced to close up to 2,000 post offices. While Senator Pryor agreed that the USPS needs to implement cost-cutting measures to reduce their deficit, he urged the USPS to keep communities a priority in the process. Specifically, he requested the USPS fairly review post offices on a case-by-case basis, provide clear criteria about post office closures, and notify residents about community meetings
USPS Implements Safety Measures at ISCs To Protect Postal Employees from Radiation
USPS Implements Safety Measures at ISCs To Protect Postal Employees from RadiationIn light of the recent nuclear events in Japan, the Postal Service has implemented safety measures at International Service Centers (ISCs) to prevent employees and postal customers from exposure to radiation from incoming international mail.
March 18, 2011
5 Latin Music Legends Honored On U.S. Commemorative Forever Stamps
5 Latin Music Legends Honored On U.S. Commemorative Forever Stamps : PostalReporter News Blog: "Five legendary musicians and performers of the Latin sound whose contributions have had a lasting impact on American music — Selena, Carlos Gardel, Carmen Miranda, Tito Puente, and Celia Cruz — today were honored on U.S. commemorative Forever stamps. The stamps go on sale nationwide at Post Offices and online at usps.com/shop today."
Japan Still Accepting International Mail
Japan Still Accepting International Mail : PostalReporter News Blog: "Despite the tragic events as a result of the March 11th earthquake and tsunami, the postal administration of Japan continues to accept all types of international mail."
Ex-President Burrus Attacks APWU Tentative Contract
Ex-President Burrus Attacks APWU Tentative Contract : PostalReporter News BlogThis tentative agreement will turn back the clock and erase those years of struggle.
Notwithstanding the rationalization, if this contract is ratified, future employees will suffer reductions in pay of more than $300 per pay, more than $600 per month and over $8,000 per year. Over a 30 year career these losses will exceed more than $250,000 and will continue into retirement, when the annuity includes the salary reductions. In total, each employee hired after the date of this contract will receive over $300,000 less for performing the same work. Can you imagine why postal management would agree to non economic changes if they can succeed in lowering wages in this amount? The result will be over $1.5 billion per year transferred from the pay of APWU employees to USPS future health care cost, supervisor bonuses or any other expenditure that management chooses
Notwithstanding the rationalization, if this contract is ratified, future employees will suffer reductions in pay of more than $300 per pay, more than $600 per month and over $8,000 per year. Over a 30 year career these losses will exceed more than $250,000 and will continue into retirement, when the annuity includes the salary reductions. In total, each employee hired after the date of this contract will receive over $300,000 less for performing the same work. Can you imagine why postal management would agree to non economic changes if they can succeed in lowering wages in this amount? The result will be over $1.5 billion per year transferred from the pay of APWU employees to USPS future health care cost, supervisor bonuses or any other expenditure that management chooses
March 14, 2011
APWU, USPS Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract : PostalReporter News Blog
APWU, USPS Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract : PostalReporter News Blog: "The new Collective Bargaining Agreement, which will expire on May 20, 2015, retains protection against layoffs for all career employees who were on the rolls as of Nov. 20, 2010, when the current contract was scheduled to expire."
Postal Service Negotiates Tentative Contract with Major Union : PostalReporter News Blog
Postal Service Negotiates Tentative Contract with Major Union : PostalReporter News Blog: "The U.S. Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union AFL-CIO (APWU), reached a tentative four-and-a-half-year contract today. Upon ratification by union membership, which is expected to take place within two months, the agreement will run through May 20, 2015, and affect approximately 205,000 employees"
March 12, 2011
Study looking at consolidating Terre Haute, Indy Postal Service processing
Study looking at consolidating Terre Haute, Indy Postal Service processing » News » News From Terre Haute, Indiana: "A study is under way to determine the feasibility and advantages of consolidating the U.S. Postal Service’s Terre Haute Processing and Distribution facility on Margaret Avenue with a similar facility in Indianapolis."
Mail carriers often 'eyes and ears' of neighborhoods
Schneider: Mail carriers often 'eyes and ears' of neighborhoods | Lansing State Journal | lansingstatejournal.com: "As use of the U.S. Postal service declines, and post offices continue to close, let us all hope door-to-door mail delivery doesn't go the way of the milkman.
When it comes to neighborhood watch, there's nothing like shoes on the street - six days a week, rain or shine."
When it comes to neighborhood watch, there's nothing like shoes on the street - six days a week, rain or shine."
March 11, 2011
Food Market Institute Urges PRC To Cancel USPS Request To Market Test Gift Cards
Food Market Institute Urges PRC To Cancel USPS Request To Market Test Gift Cards : PostalReporter News Blog: "FMI believes that the United States Postal Service should not compete in commercial markets unrelated to its core postal functions. FMI believes that this government-sponsored competition is unnecessary and exceeds the Postal Service’s authority pursuant to the PAEA."
Has Texting Killed Romance? Ashton Kutcher Touts Letter Writing
Has Texting Killed Romance? Ashton Kutcher Touts Letter Writing : PostalReporter News Blog: "Ashton Kutcher is comfortable with his life as a movie actor, famous husband of Demi Moore and social guru.
His early advocacy helped launch Twitter into a social-networking phenomenon. He created a video production company, “Katalyst,” which uses social networks like You Tube and Facebook as an advertising medium for corporate clients. And his latest movie, “No Strings Attached,” uses texting as a central prop."
His early advocacy helped launch Twitter into a social-networking phenomenon. He created a video production company, “Katalyst,” which uses social networks like You Tube and Facebook as an advertising medium for corporate clients. And his latest movie, “No Strings Attached,” uses texting as a central prop."
NALC denounces Wisconsin ambush on worker rights
NALC denounces Wisconsin ambush on worker rights : PostalReporter News Blog: "“Leaving aside the deceit and the bad faith bargaining displayed over the past several days, what the Wisconsin GOP and Governor Walker did last night was shameful,” Rolando said. “Using a state budget crisis caused by a great recession created on Wall Street to attack the fundamental rights of Wisconsin public employees to bargain for middle-class wages, benefits and working conditions is just plain wrong.”"
NAPS: The Threat to End Collective Bargaining
NAPS: The Threat to End Collective Bargaining : PostalReporter News Blog: "Anyone watching the news knows collective bargaining for state and federal government employees is under attack. Governors from several states and some elected leaders in Washington, DC, are of the opinion government employees no longer should have the right to collective bargaining. Why? Because, in the opinion of some, the basic right workers have to collective bargaining has bankrupted the country"
USPS Board of Governors To Hold Closed Meeting On March 22
USPS Board of Governors To Hold Closed Meeting On March 22 : PostalReporter News Blog: "DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at 10 a.m.
PLACE: Washington, DC at U.S. Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW.
STATUS: Closed"
PLACE: Washington, DC at U.S. Postal Service Headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW.
STATUS: Closed"
Call For Action: Urge President Obama To Name Democrat To PRC
Call For Action: Urge President Obama To Name Democrat To PRC : PostalReporter News Blog: "Currently, the PRC is considering issues critical to Postal Service employees. Consequently, we are encouraging all Postal Employees to contact their Democratic Representatives to urge President Obama to name a Democrat to replace one of the Commissioners whose term has expired"
Postal Contract Driver Admits To Stealing $335, 972 From USPS Through Its Fuel Credit Cards
Postal Contract Driver Admits To Stealing $335, 972 From USPS Through Its Fuel Credit Cards : PostalReporter News Blog: "A truck driver formerly employed by a trucking company in Ocean, N.J., admitted today to stealing over $300,000 from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) through unauthorized use of fuel cards given to the company in connection with a contract to haul U.S. mail, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced."
Wrong Address: Non-Postal Websites Offering Change Of Address Services
Wrong Address: Non-Postal Websites Offering Change Of Address Services : PostalReporter News Blog: "Several non-postal websites offer change of address (COA) services. Some claim to offer a COA service with the Postal Service and some sites offer the service at no charge. Others charge customers fees ranging from $6.99 to $20."
March 03, 2011
USPS OIG: OPM’s Long History Of Miscalculations Involving USPS Benefit Funds
USPS OIG: OPM’s Long History Of Miscalculations Involving USPS Benefit Funds : PostalReporter News Blog: "the USPS Office Of Inspector General responded to the OPM Office Of Inspector General’s “A Study of the Risks and Consequences of the USPS OIG’s Proposals to Change USPS’s Funding of Retiree Benefits”"
PRC Chairman Tells Postmasters It’s Too Soon To Review USPS PO Closings
PRC Chairman Tells Postmasters It’s Too Soon To Review USPS PO Closings : PostalReporter News Blog: "PRC Chairman Ruth Goldway is responding to letter from NAPUS requesting a review of USPS post office closings"
Postal Worker Fired For Excessive Use Of Military Leave Wins Partial Court Victory…AGAIN!
Postal Worker Fired For Excessive Use Of Military Leave Wins Partial Court Victory…AGAIN! : PostalReporter News Blog: "Richard Erickson, a distribution Clerk was removed from his position at Fort Myers Processing and Distribution Center (Fort Myers, Florida). Erickson filed an MSPB appeal under Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), asserting that he was improperly removed because of his military service and requesting that he be reinstated."
Republican Congressman Re-Introduces Resolution to Continue 6-Day Delivery
Republican Congressman Re-Introduces Resolution to Continue 6-Day Delivery : PostalReporter News Blog: "Congressman Samuel Graves (R-MO) re-introduced a resolution yesterday calling for the continuation of 6-day delivery. Rep Graves introduced the same resolution , H. Res 173, in February 2009 to continue 6-day delivery"
OPM IG Releases Study On USPS OIG’s Proposals to Change USPS Funding of Retiree Benefits
OPM IG Releases Study On USPS OIG’s Proposals to Change USPS Funding of Retiree Benefits : PostalReporter News Blog: "Study of the Risks and Consequences of the USPS OIG’s Proposals to Change USPS’s Funding of Retiree Benefits: Shifting Costs from USPS Ratepayers to Taxpayers’"
USPS Sued For Patent Infringement
USPS Sued For Patent Infringement : PostalReporter News Blog: "Return Mail, Inc. filed a lawsuit on February 28, 2011,against the federal government alleging that the United States Postal Service is using the company’s patented process for handling undeliverable mail without permission. The lawsuit seeks compensation for unauthorized use of Return Mail’s patent. Covington & Burling LLP attorneys represent Return Mail."
Postal Service Cuts $9 Billion in Costs
USPS Cuts $9 Billion in Costs – But Congressional Help Still Needed : PostalReporter News Blog: "The Postmaster General told a congressional subcommittee Wednesday that despite taking aggressive steps to reduce costs, the U.S. Postal Service will not survive as a self-financing entity without significant changes to current law."
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