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Postal Employment in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Postal Service employee pleads guilty
Ex-postal worker admits to stealing $78,000 in money orders
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"...Forty-two-year-old Lamonica Henderson of Oxon Hill pleaded guilty on Tuesday to misappropriation of postal funds. ..."
Monday, June 13, 2011
Canada Post Seeks Cutting Delivery to Three Days a Week
"...The union representing 48,000 postal workers says Canada Post is trying to provoke a full walkout by cutting delivery to three days a week...."
Postal Stabbing at University Station post office in downtown Portland
Postal clerk stabbed in arm after confrontation in downtown Portland Read our latest posts! .
"...followed an employee to a mail processing room in the back of the building..."
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Postal Service Reduction in Force (RIF) notices mailed out Friday
Postal Service sends out 2,400 RIF notices Read our latest posts! .
"...More than 2,400 U.S. Postal Service management-level employees could lose their jobs or end up in new positions under a reduction in force set to conclude by early September. The RIF is..."
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Postal rate increase coming?
Court gives Postal Service second chance to raise rates Read our latest posts! .
"...Attorneys for the Postal Service argued that the recession that began in December 2007 created the “extraordinary” circumstances that would justify raising postage rates above the consumer price index...."
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Altering FERS as a way to get employees to retire?
How many federal and postal employees are eligible to retire? Read our latest posts! .
"...About 550,000 full-time career federal government employees and U.S. Postal Service workers could hang it up and move on..."
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Canada Post Strike Avoided
Canadian Postal Workers Strike Avoided -- For Now Read our latest posts! .
"...A key sticking point involves decreased salaries for newly-hired employees; the company is seeking to reduce the hourly wage from $24 an hour to $17.50...."
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Sleet, snow, dark of night, will not keep this courier from his rounds?
A Town’s Few Holdouts Wait Out the Flood at the Bar
More Reading: North Alabama tornadoes did not stop post office
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"...The lack of mail delivery is a sore spot. “You know that thing about sleet, snow, dark of night, will not keep this courier from his rounds?” asked Rodney Walters, a 61-year-old retiree from the Corps of Engineers who was nursing a Bud Light. “They were the first ones to quit.” ..."
More Reading: North Alabama tornadoes did not stop post office
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Budget plan proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) attacks Federal Employee Retirement
FERS, not CSRS, employees may be asked to contribute more for pensions Read our latest posts! .
"...the Republican budget plan proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. FERS employees already contribute 6.2 percent of their salaries to Social Security, which would mean FERS employees would pay 12 percent in all toward their pensions...."
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Postal Service wants to cut workers' comp benefits
USPS could save millions under plan to revamp workers' comp Read our latest posts! .
"...Under a draft proposal by the Labor Department, workers' comp benefits would be cut to ..."
Sunday, May 8, 2011
USPS network consolidation process uses computer modelling
USPS to run continuous checks on mail plant numbers Read our latest posts! .
"...the last few quarters volumes have stabilized to some degree to around 170bn pieces a year..."
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Google and others to have input on postal future
Google execs, tech experts focus on future of Postal Service Read our latest posts! .
"...Google executives, social media experts and some of the most passionate tech evangelists are planning to meet in Crystal City in mid-June to sort out how to save and remake the nation’s mail delivery service...."
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Support your local community
Post Office merger war on workers Read our latest posts! .
"...In an economy where we are on the dawn of recovery, every dollar that supports local jobs is a critical dollar. However, the U.S. Postal Service has begun..."
'Statue of a Falling Working Class' Stamp
The Postal Service hits a jackpot of irony Read our latest posts! .
"...So while this official use of an unofficial Statue of Liberty may have been unintended, we now have three billion reminders of what its torch of freedom actually stands for: not the pursuit of happiness traditionally associated with a job or career suited to one's abilities, but the right to risk one's money on a toss of the dice or a shot at the lottery. ..."
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Small towns losing their 'lifelines' as Post Offices close across the country
Surprise Letter Tells Earlville City Leaders Town Post Office is Closing Read our latest posts! .
"...“It’s a shame,” Cornwell said. Both he and his parents used the post office all their lives. “Earlville is going to lose the only lifeline it has. ”..."
What happens in Vegas ...ends up on a postage stamp!
Nina In New York: Tramp Stamp? Read our latest posts! .
"...post office regrets the error and is “re-examining our processes...I’d like to see how they re-examine their processes. I recommend typing “REAL + Statue of Liberty” into Google Image Search next time...."
Monday, April 18, 2011
General RIF Notice could be issued on April 28, 2011 (USPS)
According to the USPS Organizational Changes website, if necessary, "Employees who could be impacted by a RIF in their competitive area will be advised in writing that a RIF may need to be conducted within their competitive area. The notice will provide the potential RIF effective date."
Additionally, according to the 2011 Organizational Redesign Information At-A-Glance website chart, in the event of a need for the RIF, September 9, 2011, will be the RIF effective date. "At the close of business on this date, separations as a result of the RIF process will become effective. "
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Additionally, according to the 2011 Organizational Redesign Information At-A-Glance website chart, in the event of a need for the RIF, September 9, 2011, will be the RIF effective date. "At the close of business on this date, separations as a result of the RIF process will become effective. "
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
USPS special Incentive offer quickly approaching deadline
"...Eligible employees should note that April 25, 2011, is the opt-in deadline for the Special Incentive Offer, as described in the Incentive FAQs. Employees who want to leave under the voluntary early retirement (VER) — as well as optionally-eligible employees (those who have reached their minimum retirement age and service requirements) and those who wish to voluntarily resign — must notify USPS of their decision by April 25.
By now, VER-eligible employees should have received an “Annuity Estimate and VER” offer letter in the mail...."
Saturday, April 16, 2011
This year tax returns are due Monday, April 18
Tax Day 2011 Read our latest posts! .
"...Most Post Offices nationwide will maintain regularly scheduled operating hours on April 18. Customers can go online at usps.com and click on “Locate a Post Office” to verify operating hours of Post Offices for April 18 and to locate alternate sites to purchase stamps and conduct postal business. ..."
Friday, April 15, 2011
Postal Service Honors Vegas Statue of Liberty in Screw Up
Statue of Liberty stamp error: Las Vegas replica honored instead Read our latest posts! .
"...Talk about screw ups. The Statue of Liberty pictured on a new U.S. stamp is not the neoclassical icon on Liberty Island in New York Harbor but the replica at the New York New York Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada...."
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Postal Service Announces Civil War Stamp Series
Postal Service begins Civil War Stamp Series Read our latest posts! .
"...The Postal Service today will issue the first two stamps of an annual series of Forever stamps that recognize key events of the Civil War...."
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Warning about Change of Address scam
US Postal Service Warns About Change of Address Website Scam Read our latest posts! .
"...What he didn't notice was the fine print on usps-change-address.com that says the site is not affiliated with the United States Postal Service...."
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Postal Service delivers in rain, sleet, snow or Government Shutdown
Government shutdown would spare essential services Read our latest posts! .
"...The federal government’s partial shutdown because of a budget standoff would affect a wide range of offices and employees. Postal service... is not among the services to be affected...."
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Those overtime hours could be killing you
Working Overtime Could Increase Risk for Heart Disease, Researchers Say Read our latest posts! .
"...on a consistent basis were 67 percent more likely to develop coronary illnesses than those who worked only seven or eight hours.
Still, the study authors noted that other factors were considered in their analysis such as age, cholesterol levels and whether or not a patient smokes...."
Monday, April 4, 2011
Postal Service acknowledges problems in closure of Ohio sorting facility, transfer of mail
"...A U.S. Postal Service report acknowledges that problems have accompanied the closing of a mail processing center in Lima (LY'-muh) in northwest Ohio...."
Friday, April 1, 2011
Catalog Mail Likely to see postage increase
Catalog Mailers May Get Hit With Massive Postal Increase Read our latest posts! .
"...The attributable cost of Standard Mail flats in fiscal 2010 exceeded revenue by $577 million, resulting in a cost coverage of 82% with a loss of 8.2 cents per piece. The ACD directs the USPS to devise a plan to improve the cost coverage of Standard Mail flats...."
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Fear that postal bosses are trying to bypass the regulation process to close post offices
USPS proposes streamlining review process for closing post offices Read our latest posts! .
"...The computerized system announced Thursday would allow top officials in Washington to begin reviewing sites by the summer and assess a location’s feasibility within 138 days — a sharply shorter period of review, Granholm said. ..."
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Fake Postal Service E-mail is a Trojan downloader
Fake USPS E-mails Deliver Trojan Read our latest posts! .
"...E-mails claiming to come from the United States Postal Service (USPS) are currently being used to deliver a Trojan downloader...."
Monday, March 28, 2011
New Deputy Postmaster General
Deputy Postmaster General Named Read our latest posts! .
"...Stroman, who most recently served as staff director, Committee on Oversight and Government Relations at the U.S. House of Representatives, will lead all outreach and communications with congressional and mailing industry leaders as well as help ensure that every customer experience is a positive one..."
Sunday, March 27, 2011
A look back at the anthrax investigation
Anthrax Redux: Did the Feds Nab the Wrong Guy? Read our latest posts! .
"...a postal worker at the Brentwood Road mail facility in Washington, DC, was doing his best to convince his coworkers to relax. Mail handlers had little to fear as long as they took precautions, according to talking points distributed by the government..."
Friday, March 25, 2011
March 25 Postal Announcement
This post is courtesy of The Postal Newsgroup
The highly anticipated March 25 USPS announcement is referenced below as found on the USPS' website. The largest majority of the information was put out yesterday (March 24, 2011) detailing the district closings, the Voluntary Early Retirement (VER), The financial incentive programs being offered to eligible career non-bargaining employees in targeted groups at Headquarters, Headquarters-related Field Units, Area Offices and Customer Service District Offices (Administrative). However, the additional information provided in the following announcement that stands out boldly is 'additional staff reductions will occur as the Postal Service makes necessary changes to its network and retail operations. The full scope and financial impact of these personnel actions should be realized in one calendar year — by March 2012.' Read below to see the official release. Stay tuned and we will provide further internal information as it trickles out.
March 25 Postal Announcement
The Announcement
PMG ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF SEVEN DISTRICTS
I am confident we have developed a strong plan that takes a key step toward a leaner and less bureaucratic structure.
As part of the ongoing redesign of the Postal Service, PMG Pat Donahoe yesterday announced USPS will close 7 of its 74 district offices. This reflects continuing alignments within the organization to achieve core business strategies and, when fully implemented, will help realize approximately $750 million of annual cost savings (Link Extra, 3/23).
The district offices scheduled for closure — Columbus, OH, (Eastern Area); Southeast Michigan in Troy, MI, and Northern Illinois in Carol Stream, IL (Great Lakes Area); Southeast New England in Providence, RI (Northeast Area); South Georgia in Macon, GA, and Albuquerque in Albuquerque, NM (Southwest Area); and Big Sky in Billings, MT (Western Area) — house only administrative functions that will be assumed by surrounding district offices. The closures will not affect customer service, mail delivery, Post Office operations or ZIP codes.
“I am confident we have developed a strong plan that takes a key step toward a leaner and less bureaucratic structure. One that is fair to our employees and one that will meet the future needs of our customers and the mailing industry,” said Donahoe.
This organizational redesign builds on previous PMG announcements that include a 16 percent reduction in officer ranks, realigning revenue-generating business units, closing the Southeast Area Office, and further reducing the employee complement by about 7,500 positions.
While yesterday’s announcement focused on the administrative and executive corps, additional staff reductions will occur as the Postal Service makes necessary changes to its network and retail operations. The full scope and financial impact of these personnel actions should be realized in one calendar year — by March 2012.
emphasis (bold-print) added by The Postal Newsgroup
Thursday, March 24, 2011
'Maria', the Golden Pond U.S. Mail Boat
Mariah, The Barn Find Of The Century Read our latest posts! .
"...This little Mail boat blew me away.. It blew us all away.. What a cool boat.. This is the find! First there is only ONE! Not three.. It’s got lettering all over it.. And is a plain Jane type boat.. mmm Jane Fonda..."
Postal Service to cut front-line supervisory positions
USPS offering $20,000 buyouts, shutting seven district offices Read our latest posts! .
"...Donahoe has said will eliminate some 7,500 administrative, postmaster and front-line supervisory positions. ..."
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Follow and comment on the 'USPS $20,000 Special Incentive Conversation' at Federal Soup
"...What angers me about this offer is the typical disrespect by the Postmaster General and the organization as a whole, in offering $5,000 more than was offered to craft members last year. To offer this only to non-bargaining unit employees alone is an insult to all craft members...."
Issa to Examine Postal Service Union Contract
"...After reaching an agreement on a 4-½ year contract with one of its biggest labor unions, the USPS is being asked by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., the House Oversight chairman, to appear before the watchdog committee to answer questions about the labor agreement...."
Postal Service must re-examine labor agreements to lower costs
USPS must re-examine labor agreements to lower costs Read our latest posts! .
"...Efforts to reduce the work force through attrition and early retirement incentives "simply have not resulted in the changes necessary to maintain a self-funding Postal Service," said Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., who chairs the House subcommittee that oversees the agency...."
Rep. Issa feels postal union pay cuts, increase in employee health costs, and reductions not enough
Issa orders hearing into “missed opportunity” USPS union deal Read our latest posts! .
"...critics have suggested the deal gives too much to the USPS management, particularly in terms of wage cuts for new workers and reduced healthcare contributions, Republican Congressman Darrell Issa said today he believed it did not do enough to help the Postal Service improve its financial situation...."
USPS 2011 $20,000 Special Incentive Offer only for targeted non-bargaining employees
2011 Special Incentive Offer Read our latest posts! .
"...What are the basic details of the 2011 Special Incentive Offer?
On March 23, 2011, the Postal Service announced a Special Incentive offer for the following targeted groups:
Career non-bargaining employees assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Field Units, including PCES and attorneys
Career non-bargaining employees assigned to Area Offices, including PCES
Career non-bargaining employees assigned to District Customer Service Offices (the offer includes PCES in closing districts only)..."
Lawmakers question APWU 3.5% pay raise over four and a half years as excessive?
"...there would be a slight increase in employees' share of contributions to health benefits..."
Bargaining unit employees angered as non-bargaining unit employees get bigger buyout incentive
On March 23, 2011, the USPS announced a $20,000 special retirement incentive to specific non-bargaining unit employees [ https://liteblue.usps.gov/humanresources/organizationalchanges/oc_specialincentivefaqs.shtml? ] after offering only $15,000 in an offer last year that included bargaining unit employees. Why the special treatment while touting huge deficits?
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Radiation levels were detected at the New York and San Francisco mail centers
No Radiation Found in Hawaii Mail (Yet?) Read our latest posts! .
"...Although low levels of radiation have been found in mail from Japan at two of five United States Postal Service international service centers, no radiation has been detected at the Honolulu center yet...."
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Briefings on the APWU Tentative Agreement
"...Members of the union’s Negotiating Team will conduct briefings on the Tentative Agreement in the locations listed..."
Friday, March 18, 2011
Chestnut Hill Post Office Robbed
Armed Robbery at Chestnut Hill Post Office Read our latest posts! .
"...An armed robbery brought Philadelphia Police and the United States Postal Inspection Service to the Chestnut Hill Post Office, 8227 Germantown Avenue, Wednesday afternoon...."
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
FedEx calls Japan's Narita a no-fly zone
"...Widespread destruction, a lack of fuel and infrastructural problems have urged FedEx to reverse its decision on 11 March to continue accepting freight to Japan...."
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
APWU Contract (Tentative)
Highlights of the New APWU Contract (Tentative Agreement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement) Read our latest posts! .
"...key components of the tentative agreement between the U.S. Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union for the 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The four-and-half year contract, which will expire at midnight on May 20, 2015, must be ratified by members of the APWU...."
Read more on the tentavive APWU contract agreement (awaiting ratification)
"...To read the latest news and commentary on the APWU tentative agreement, please view..."
Monday, March 14, 2011
APWU Contract Deal?
APWU Contract Deal? Contract Negotiations Update for March 14, 2011 Read our latest posts! .
"...No official news of a contract agreement ..."
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Postal Truck Burns
Fire Department responds to postal vehicle fire Read our latest posts! .
"...According to the official report, some mail was lost as a result of the fire. A mailbox near the postal vehicle was also damaged. ..."
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Postal Service Discrimination Case
Postal Service ordered to pay fees in case of discrimination Read our latest posts! .
"...Ms. Faul filed a federal Equal Employment Opportunity complaint in 2002 alleging that women in the Carthage post office were treated less favorably than men...."
Thursday, March 10, 2011
USPS Clarifies Reductions, only 7,500 cuts
Despite reports, Postal Service not cutting 30,000 jobs Read our latest posts! .
"...Donahoe suggested USPS would likely see the departure of about 30,000 total employees this year, because 22,500 of them retire or leave the agency on average each year...."
USPS Postal Announcement March 25, 2011
Postal Service to cut 7,500 positions this month, 30,000 by end of year Read our latest posts! .
Tags:early retirement offers and buyouts
"...The U.S. Postal Service will announce March 25 a downsizing of approximately 7,500 supervisory, managerial and postmaster positions. Most of those positions are filled, but many are not..."
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