Thursday, December 27, 2018

USPS shipping prices to increase in January for Forever Stamps, Priority Mail

"...USPS rate increases were approved in November, but they don't take effect until January 27..."    


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Mailman fatally struck, ejected from truck

"...A postal worker was ejected from his truck during his route, Wednesday afternoon. According to police, 59-year-old..."    


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Sunday, December 23, 2018

APWU on Status of Collective Bargaining

"...we were unable to reach any changes or new agreements with the Postal Service. The APWU and USPS are now at “impasse.” Next Steps Interest Arbitration will now be the next major step. Our future wages, benefits and working conditions will be determined by an outside arbitrator. During this period both sides can continue discussions and, if possible, reach new tentative agreements. The APWU National leadership is committed to the goal of reaching a voluntary agreement that addresses the Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee’s concerns and can be put before the membership for a ratification vote. The APWU will be fully prepared to present a solid case in interest arbitration to back up our demands and protect the many gains of the past..."    


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Friday, December 14, 2018

Alabama postal workers accused of stealing mail, trafficking marijuana

"...indicted the four Mobile workers on federal charges in November. Thirty-three-year-old Unterria J. Rogers, 26-year-old Devon Donald, 26-year-old Sade Martin and 25-year-old Shambria Hill were each indicted on charges including stealing mail ..."    


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Saturday, December 8, 2018

Update on APWU Contract Negotiations

"...the national union leadership will make an announcement on Friday December 21, 2018 ..."    


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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Presidential Task Force Recommends Eliminating Collective Bargaining Over the Wages of Postal Employees

Presidential Task Force on the USPS Finally Issues its Report

"...Unfortunately, the Task Force also issued some very detrimental recommendations which, if implemented, would cut services to the American public, raise postal rates to major mailers, and reduce the wages, benefits and collective bargaining rights of all postal employees. The Task Force’s recommendations include..."    


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Postal report expected today

"...Treasury on Tuesday is expected to finally release a report ordered by Trump looking into U.S. Postal Service pricing..."    


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