PMG DeJoy trashes PRC at House hearing, says it “actively participated in the destruction” of the Postal Service

"...The Postmaster General replied that “it’s our position that the Postal Regulatory Commission has overstepped its authority” — which, in a nutshell, is the argument put forth in the Postal Service’s motion opposing the public inquiry (more on that here and here). The PMG went on to make this comment: “We’re an independent organization, and we are charged with the mission of saving the organization, not the Postal Regulatory Commission. The Postal Regulatory Commission sat over and watched the destruction of the organization over the last fifteen years and actively participated in the destruction of the organization over the last fifteen years. What we’re trying to do is save the organization. What goes on and why they do the things they do I am yet to figure out, and I’m a pretty smart guy.”..."    

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Service Standard change will generally affect service on a nationwide or substantially nationwide basis

NPMHU Brief Challenging USPS Network Rationalization Changes Before the Postal Regulatory Commission

"...The Commission is charged by Congress with giving its considered opinion on this Postal Service proposal, as the planned service standard changes will “generally affect service”—indeed, substantially degrade service—“on a nationwide . . . basis. In so doing, the Commission is required by statute to consider whether the Postal Service’s plan shows due deference to the policies contained in Title 39, including the following specific service standard objectives stated in 39 U.S.C. § 3691..."    

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Valassis NSA could steal away newspaper circular clients

OH: Newspapers battle against special postal rates for Valassis

"...The newspaper industry doesn’t want potential competition, so it’s rallying politicians to oppose the NSA. In a letter to the chairman of the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission, which has the final say on the agreement, Brown said the agreement would “ultimately harm Ohioans who rely upon local newspapers to remain informed about current events.”..."    

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Rep. Darrell Issa – wants to know why the USPS proposes to play favorites with its postal customers

USPS proposal plays favorites with mail customers

"...The deal would have to be approved by the independent U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission, which will make its decision soon. It should reject the proposal and remind the USPS that its role doesn’t include playing favorites and creating unfair disparities in the marketplace...."    

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PAEA: PRC to "consult with the Postal Service on delivery service standards"

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"...The Act requires the Commission to develop and maintain regulations for a modern system of rate regulation, consult with the Postal Service on delivery service standards and performance measures, consult with the Department of State on international postal policies, prevent cross-subsidization or other anticompetitive postal practices, promote transparency and accountability, and adjudicate complaints...."    

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Postal Service taunts Postal Regulatory Commission stating it has no power to block closures

Regulators have no power to block mail plant closures, says USPS

"...The Postal Service said the regulators did not have the authority to block its closure plans, and that any attempt to delay closures..."    

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USPS seeks classification change

"...Today’s filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission is a part of that strategy. The filing seeks to move about 32,000 P.O. Boxes in 49 Post Offices from the current market dominant classification into the competitive class of products. This will allow the Postal Service to test consumer interest in enhancements to the current P.O. Box offering..."    

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USPS To Weigh Closing Hundreds More Offfices

PRC Initiates Docket to Review USPS Retail Network Optimization Plan

"...The Postal Regulatory Commission today issued Order No: 244 establishing Docket N2009-1 to provide a public hearing and issue an advisory opinion on the national service implications of a U.S. Postal Service “Station and Branch Optimization and Consolidation Initiative.” ..."    

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Summer Sale starts July 1 for eligible mailers

"...The Postal Regulatory Commission unanimously approved the US Postal Service's summer sale, formally known as the Standard Mail Volume Incentive Pricing Program, on June 4. The 30% rebate..."    

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Summer “Sale” for Catalog Mail?

"...According to the DMA, mailers would be offered 20% to 30% discounts from June 15 to September 15 for mail volume over and above that mailer's past mailing. How does USPS track the volume? The Postal Service would establish a base mail volume for each mailer derived from its mailings from June 15 to Sept. 15, 2008, adjusted downward ..."    

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USPS cuts employee hours

USPS cuts employee hours in response to mail volume loss

"...Due to initiatives to reduce work hours and overtime, compensation expenses for the US Postal Service dropped by $247 million — or about 2.5% — in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, according to a financial report that the USPS has filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission...."    

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Provide public comment on universal postal service

Postal Regulatory Commission Initiates Public Outreach on Universal Postal Service Study "...The Postal Regulatory Commission today established Docket No. PI2008-3 and invited public comment on universal postal service and the postal monopoly in the United States. The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) requires the Commission to submit a report to the President and Congress on “universal postal service and the postal monopoly in the United States, including the monopoly on the delivery of mail and on access to mailboxes. The report is to be submitted not later than December 19, 2008...."
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Universal Postal Service: The obligation that everyone in every part of the country gets the same type of mail service for the same price.

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October 30, 2007

Oct. 30, 2007:   How's Your Balance? Compared To What?   "... Most federal and postal workers, and many retirees, have accounts in the federal Thrift Savings Plan. A growing number have balances in excess of one million dollars. ..."    [Reference: www.federalnewsradio.com]



Oct. 30, 2007:    Postal Regulatory Commission:
USPS Could Lose Millions in Proposed Deal   "... Commissioner Ruth Y. Goldway agreed in part with Tisdale’s dissent: “First and foremost, through this NSA, the Postal Service will lose between $25 and $45 million and opens itself — if it is to be fair to other similarly situated mailers — to lose much more.” But Goldway ultimately decided to “go along with the majority” and voted to approve the NSA with the Bank of America. ..."    [Reference: www.apwu.org]