Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Arguing businesses would be hurt saves Delaware postal facility; but not enough for others

Delaware postal facility to remain open

"...Government and business leaders lobbied to save the site, arguing that it would hurt their businesses if it closed...."    postal news

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Postal Announcement:: Postal Service continues to destroy service and close plants

USPS Notifies Employees of Consolidations

"...oppose USPS plans to slash service, eliminate 35,000 jobs, and destroy the mail distribution network. In “stand-up talks” in offices all around the country on Feb. 22, postal managers informed employees about the future of their plants, but refused to tell the unions how many plants would be consolidated and which plants they are. The USPS says it will notify the unions and media on Feb. 23. ..."    postal news

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Saturday, February 18, 2012

USPS could offer both early retirement and buyout incentives

USPS may resort to buyouts, early retirements in aggressive downsizing

"...The U.S. Postal Service may resort to early retirements and buyout offers as a way to slash its staff by 66,000 employees this year and another 51,000 next year...."    postal news

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

USPS Statement on White House budget

PMG thanks President for recognizing need for reform

"...allowing USPS to transition to five-day per week delivery starting in 2013..."    postal news

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Friday, February 10, 2012

H.R. 3813 would cut Postal and Federal Pensions

House Panel Approves Bill To Cut Postal, Federal Pensions

"...The legislation (H.R. 3813) was shepherded through the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee by a pair of politicians who are well-known opponents of postal workers: Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Rep. Dennis Ross (R-FL). The two are co-sponsors of H.R. 2309, a bill that would destroy the Postal Service as we know it...."    postal news

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