"...WYTHEVILLE, Va. -- State police say a daylong standoff at a small-town Virginia post office has ended with three hostages being released and a suspect in custody...."
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Post Office Hostage Standoff in Virginia is Over
Police say Va. post office hostage standoff over
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Wytheville, Virginia Post Office Hostage Situation Taking Place Now
"...There also are reports that the man has a "device" and it appears the man's car, parked outside the office, is equipped with some type of device, Crewe said. He did not elaborate on what the device could be...."
This Article is From: www.cnn.com
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U.S. Post Office warns of email scam
"...Chief Postal Inspector William R. Galligan, notifies the recipient that a “parcel from DHL courier service has been stopped for security reasons” and “Our scanning system has detected that your parcel contains a confirmable ATM card to the tune of $1.5 million dollars.” ..."
This Article is From: www2.counton2.com
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Monday, December 21, 2009
Sylvia Writes Santa A Disturbing Letter Concerning Mice
"...“Santa Claus is accepting mail again,” Sylvia informed me.
“I didn’t know that Santa wasn’t accepting mail. After all, that’s his job,” I said. “Kids write to him asking for Christmas presents and, if they’ve been good, Santa brings them what they want on Christmas Eve. That is, if their requests are reasonable and have been properly processed with the correct postage.”..."
This Article is From: www.stpns.net
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Express Mail Can Get it There on Time
"...Customers searching for reliable overnight delivery of holiday gifts can look to Express Mail from the U.S. Postal Service to get it under the tree in time.
Express Mail service offers reliable, affordable next-day delivery to most locations, plus free tracking and proof of delivery. The last recommended day for mailing holiday gifts by Express Mail is Dec. 23...."
This Article is From: www.melodika.net
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Post Office hours Dec 24 & 31, 2009
POST OFFICES CLOSING EARLY ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND NEW YEAR’S EVE
This Article is From: United States Postal Service
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"...Post Offices will be open on Christmas Eve, December 24, and New Year’s Eve, December 31, however, many will shorten retail lobby hours and close at 12:00 noon. Regular mail delivery will take place though Collection Box pickup times scheduled after noon on these days will be moved to 12:00 noon.
Customers needing service after 12:00 noon on either December 24 or December 31 should contact their local post office for information on locations of post offices that will maintain normal retail hours and lobby collections on these days. Post Office phone numbers can be obtained from our Find a Post Office tool or by calling 1-800-ASK-USPS.
Post Offices will be closed on Christmas Day, December 25, 2009, and New Year’s Day, January 1, 2010. No delivery service (except for Sunday and Holiday Premium Express Mail) is scheduled for these holidays. Regular retail service and mail delivery will resume on the days following the holidays, December 26, 2009 and January 2, 2010...."
This Article is From: United States Postal Service
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Canada Post's cheaper service pays off with Christmas parcels
"...cheaper usually pays off when it comes to sending Christmas parcels with Canada Post. On Dec. 10, the Star sent eight identical..."
This Article is From: www.thestar.com
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Friday, December 18, 2009
Sick leave credit for FERS employees
"...Postal employees who retire under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) will receive credit for their unused sick leave when they retire. The new provision — which became effective Oct. 28 with the president’s signing of the fiscal year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act — will be phased in over four years.
FERS employees who retire between now and Dec. 31, 2013, will receive a 50-percent ..."
This Article is From: liteblue.usps.gov
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Pittsfield Mail Concerns Return to sender Trying to get answers from Postal Service frustrating
"...the reputation of the Postal Service -- traditionally one of the most reliable and trustworthy institutions in the land -- continues to come under fire from critics who are unhappy with allegedly sluggish, hit-or-miss service bordering on indifference. ..."
This Article is From: www.berkshireeagle.com
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
$190 postage for gifts paid by mystery man
Yes, Memphis, there really is a Santa Claus
This Article is From: www.commercialappeal.com
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"...He was there to open a post office box, Bethes said, and after he'd finished his paperwork, he asked about the package...."
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Will USPS Flat Rate Boxes Save You Money?
"...if it fits, it ships for one rate to any state in the country. But are you really saving money with the boxes? When Carole Willisch heard about the Flat Rate boxes, she thought she could save some money sending her Christmas gifts...."
This Article is From: www.localnews8.com
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Monday is Busiest Mailing Day of the Year for the Post Office
"...The Monday two weeks prior to Christmas is the busiest mailing day each year, as people finish their cards and packages over the weekend and drop them in the mail to make sure they arrive before the holiday...."
This Article is From: www.fayobserver.com
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Friday, December 11, 2009
The 10 industries with the largest wage and salary employment declines, 2008-18
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Postal Service will have lost 98,000 jobs by the year 2018. That is a decline of 13%! The data is from the National Employment Matrix.
Reference: www.bls.gov
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
APWU, Other Federal Unions Assail Senate Bill’s Excise Tax on Healthcare
"...“This tax would result in huge benefit cuts, and increased co-pays and deductibles for federal and postal employees,” Burrus said. “It is absolutely the wrong way to pay for this legislation. Health insurance reform simply should not be financed by burdening workers and the middle class with an excise tax.”
The two reports conclude that the “average” plans would try to avoid the excise tax, and would shift costs to employees...."
This Article is From: www.apwu.org
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
GAO Report:: U.S. Postal Service: U.S. Postal Service Relatively Limited Results from Recent Revenue-Generation Efforts
"...USPS debt increased at the end of fiscal year 2009 by the annual statutory limit of $3 billion, bringing outstanding debt to $10.2 billion. At this rate, USPS will reach its total $15 billion statutory debt limit in fiscal year 2011. (4) USPS projects annual deficits over $7 billion in fiscal years 2010 and 2011, and continuing large cash shortfalls. PAEA and implementing regulations gave USPS more flexibility to set prices, test new postal products, and retain earnings. USPS has broad latitude to set rates that take effect unless the Postal Regulatory Commission finds the rates would violate legal requirements, such as a price cap that generally limits rate increases for most mail to the rate of inflation. Except for annual rate increases, USPS revenue-generation actions since PAEA was enacted have generally achieved limited results compared to USPS's deficits...."
This Article is From: www.gao.gov
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Monday, December 7, 2009
Federal Times Gregg Carlstrom ask: USPS employee? Filed a grievance?
Federal Times: USPS employee? Filed a grievance?
"...Time for one of my periodic “I’m looking for postal employees…” posts. I’m working on a story about the Postal Service’s labor grievance process, and I’m looking for postal employees who have filed grievances against USPS. Don’t care what the outcome was — whether you won, you lost, or the complaint is still pending.
If you’re interested in talking — anonymously, of course — e-mail me here...."
Reference: federaltimes.com
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Stephens County Ex-Postal Employee Under Investigation
"...A spokesman for the Office of Inspector General of the United States Postal Service said a mail carrier in Duncan will likely face federal charges for crimes committed on the job...."
This Article is From: www.news9.com
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Saturday, December 5, 2009
Postal Service Truck, SUV and Tom Brokaw Vehicle Involved in Fatal Accident
Suejas Estrada, attempting to avoid a spool of cable on the Bruckner expressway in the Bronx, slammed into a Postal Service truck today. Sadly, Suejas Estrada was ejected from the vehicle and killed. A Volvo station wagon, driven by Tom Brokaw and his wife Meredith, hit the rear of the postal vehicle while attempting to avoid the SUV. Tom Brokaw and his wife were uninjured. Tom, Meredith, and the driver of the Postal Service vehicle were visibly shaken by the accident and extremely saddened by the death of Suejas Estrada.
This Article is From: The Postal Newsgroup
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Soldier’s Mom Sues USPS
"...United States Postal Service returned the letter, Written in red ink was the word”deceased”. Najbar, who lives Duluth, Minnesota, ended up learning through the Red Cross that her son Sam Eininger was in fact ..."
This Article is From: militaryvetnews.blogspot.com
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Don't forget it's open Season for your 2010 benefits
"...It’s Open Season — the time of year when employees can sign up for benefit programs, change enrollments or cancel their participation in Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), Federal Vision and Dental insurance plans, (FEDVIP) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and the Annual Leave Exchange (ALE) program. Most FEHB plans will include premium and benefit changes for 2010. Check your current health plan to see if your premiums are increasing. ..."
This Article is From: liteblue.usps.gov
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Credit Card Solicitations on the Decline, USPS Hurting
"...With the declining amount of postage that’s being sent via the mail each month, the Post Office will likely have to rely on funds provided by taxpayers through the general fund in order to maintain operations. Some have even gone as to far as suggesting that the post office decreases mail delivery to three days a week in order to decrease their costs. Meanwhile, American consumers are now declining credit cards offers ..."
This Article is From: www.americanbankingnews.com
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Boy Scouts Stamp - “Celebrate Scouting” commemorative stamp
This Article is From: liteblue.usps.gov
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Hatch Act problems?
"...They also allege that Ruane faxed his election reports using post office equipment. The Hatch Act covers all civilian employees in the executive branch of the federal government, including employees of the United States Postal Service. Ruane’s position does fall under the restrictions of the Hatch Act...."
This Article is From: hudsonreporter.com
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USPS/NAPS Announce New Interim Supervisor Selection Program
"...program to identify and select initial level supervisors in Customer Services and Processing & Distribution to alleviate some of the problems that the field is experiencing with vacant positions..."
This Article is From: naps.org
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Philadelphia Metro District hit all six of its performance targets
"...EXFC overnight was 96.52 percent, two-day 94.01 percent, and three-day 93.07 percent. Delivery Confirmation Priority Mail-Retail (DCPM-R) surface was 96.47 percent, DCPM-R Air was 93.67 percent and Express Mail 97.56 percent...."
This Article is From: liteblue.usps.gov
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Washington man sues Postal Service over firing
"...A former supervisor sued the U.S. Postal Service, claiming he was fired for refusing a late shipment of Netflix DVDs...."
This Article is From: seattletimes.nwsource.com
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Free Dunkin Donuts Coffee for Mail Carriers
"...November 25, Dunkin' Donuts is serving free coffee to any United States Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier. Any mail carrier wearing an official uniform or showing their union card identification can visit participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout the country for a free coffee, any size, no strings attached...."
This Article is From: blogs.courant.com
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Postal comment draws suspension
Union chief told customers to call congresswoman about lines
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"...By MANDY BOLEN Citizen Staff
A 23-year U.S. Postal Service veteran in Key West was suspended for improper conduct after he advised postal customers to contact their congresswoman if they were unhappy with long lines and..."
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Postal service improves lighting at Camp Hill Post Office after Harrelson murder
"...Tony Harrelson, 46, a Royster Trucking driver from Dadeville, was shot and killed on duty at the Camp Hill Post Office between 5:45 and 6:15 p.m. on Oct. 2...."
This Article is From: www.thedadevillerecord.com
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Best way to get your name off mailing lists
"...To get your name off mailing lists, go to the Direct Marketing Association’s consumer Web site, at www.dmachoice.org. Click on “Register for eMPS” to opt out of unsolicited junk e-mail. ..."
This Article is From: www.dmachoice.org
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Stay out of the US Postal Service's National Change of Address database ...Big Brother is watching
"...When you move, stay out of the U.S. Postal Service’s National Change of Address database. Paul Stephens, director of policy and advocacy at the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, advises that you file a temporary change, good for six months, which won’t be entered into the database. During that time, tell everyone who needs to know your new address. .."
This Article is From: www.consumerreports.org
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USPS redesigns to aid Mac users
"...hassle came when trying to do all this with an Apple Macintosh computer and Mac OS X version 10.6. The Postal Service's site says its Web service is geared toward computers running Microsoft's Internet Explorer and does not support Apple's Safari Web browser...."
This Article is From: www.washingtontimes.com
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Federal Disability Retirement: As a Medical Issue, Medical Treatment Must Be Followed
"...Federal and Postal employees to obtain Federal Disability Retirement benefits often get lost in the morass of meeting the legal criteria for their clients, forgetting that, first and foremost, the entire process begins with the medical condition and the appropriate treatments for that condition. ..."
This Article is From: www.fedsmith.com
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Current List of Stations/Branches Under Review as of November 20, 2009
"...The USPS has updated the Station/Branch Consolidation Initiative List. 241 offices still remain on the list. Click here to see the updated list...."
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
USPS' possible-closings list about to get shorter
"...On Friday, there will be a new list released by the government agency that contains a smaller number of branches still subject to consolidation...."
This Article is From: www.news-sentinel.com
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Clerk and Mail Handler November Contractual Pay Increse
"...Postal employees covered under the APWU-USPS and NPMHU-USPS Collective Bargaining Agreements will receive a 1.2 percent increase in annual salaries effective Nov. 21. The raise will be reflected in paychecks issued Dec. 11, 2009...."
This Article is From: postal-newsgroup.blogspot.com
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USPS COLA Update: Consumer Price Index - October 2009
"...The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) decreased 0.3 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 211.549 (1982-84=100). For the month, the index increased 0.1 percent prior to seasonal adjustment...."
This Article is From: BLS.gov
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Rare stamp find during a tidy-up at Sedbergh School
"...doing routine sorting at the Sedbergh Archive and Heritage Centre when she came across letters with Penny Blacks, Penny Reds and Penny Blues. ..."
This Article is From: www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk
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Collect Stamps and Postcards
"...CollectStampsAndPostcards is here to provide interesting information about stamp and postcard collecting through our interactive web community! By registering and creating a personalized profile, you will be able to access interesting information on the many different prized stamps and postcards of the past and today. Find just the topic you are seeking by posting a question on our message board, or browse through our daily updated blog. Your answers and guidance about collecting stamps and postcards are here...."
This Article is From: www.collectstampsandpostcards.com
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New HR website launches today
REVAMPED SITE HELPS EMPLOYEES AND HR PROFESSIONALS
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"...Human Resources has redesigned its website. It’s available today and serves as a one-stop location for HR services and information.
Design was based on audience research and usability studies, and contains several intuitive and easy-to-navigate avenues for accessing information...."
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Those Who Tell Workers to Sacrifice Fail to Understand Postal Realities
"...I challenge any other entity in the “postal community,” including the major mailers, mail consolidators, printers and prognosticators, to prove that they have made a greater contribution to restoring the USPS to solvency than the savings generated by the major reduction in craft jobs...."
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UPS: holiday outlook still cloudy
"...UPS says Dec. 21, the last Monday before Christmas, will be its busiest day this holiday season. The shipping giant's brown-clad drivers..."
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PIMCO Founder Bill Gross Selling $3M Portion of Stamp Collection to Benefit Smithsonian Museum
"...Estimated to bring $3 million in an auction in New York City on Thursday, November 19, 2009, many of the 214 Civil War-era Confederate States and early Canadian postage stamps are one-of-a-kind or the finest known...."
This Article is From: www.news-antique.com
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(Mail)Man Vs. Machine
"...Compensation and benefits constitute close to 80 percent of USPS costs--a percentage that has remained similar over the years despite major advances in technology and automating postal operations...."
This Article is From: techinsider.nextgov.com
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Identity theft booms, even as thieves rely on old-fashioned methods
"...Fourteen percent of identity theft incidents came from online or data breaches, and 5 percent from postal fraud. Once your information has been obtained, thieves tend to open up new credit cards, Travelers reports. Stolen information is used for new accounts 75 percent of the time. ..."
This Article is From: www.creditcards.com
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Somersworth postal union head claims time sheets were altered
"...Management would electronically delete overtime from the time sheets, according to Bob Guilmette, the union representative for Somersworth employees in the National Association of Letter Carriers...."
This Article is From: www.fosters.com
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Congressman Asks USPS For Employee Reimbursement Plan
"...to present a plan to fully reimburse postal workers for wages they lost as a result of managers manipulating their electronic timecards. ..."
This Article is From: www.vpr.net
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Santa Claus offering its picture postmark
"...SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — Abby Wilmes, a 2009 graduate of nearby Heritage Hills High School, designed this year’s holiday “picture postmark” for the Santa Claus post office...."
This Article is From: www.courierpress.com
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Canada Post Christmas Stamps for 2009
"...I believe it is the first time the post office has produced stamps from two different years together in a single issue. The 2008 issue showed a detail of the infant Jesus. ..."
This Article is From: telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com
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