Postal Service is still the most efficient

Is The U.S. Postal Service The World's Most Efficient?

"...What they did was mail letters to 10 fake addresses in 159 countries and see how long it took them to be returned, and what percentage of them are returned...."    

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Postmaster general’s actions have damaged his reputation with congressional leaders

Postmaster general ‘damaged his reputation’ with five-day mail-delivery plan, Reid says

"...“Given the importance of the post office to communities in Nevada and across our nation, such a drastic policy change cannot be enacted without approval from Congress,” Reid said. “Instead, the postmaster general relied on flawed legal guidance to claim that he can circumvent Congress’ s authority on the matter.”..."    

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NPMHU Contract Arbitration Completed

Mail Handler Contract Update #15

"...Hearings in the ongoing interest arbitration proceedings to determine the terms of the 2011 National Agreement between the NPMHU and the Postal Service are now complete, with the final hearing held on Friday, February 1, 2013. Although the record officially remains open for additional submissions that might be needed by the three-member arbitration panel, the formal hearing process is over, and a final award should be issued soon. ..."    

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USPS lacks the statutory authority to reduce mail service to 5-days

USPS fails to deliver real plan

"...“Logic dictates that when USPS and the Administration repeatedly request that Congress explicitly provide USPS the authority to reduce mail service from 6-days to 5-days, it is clear acknowledgement that, absent Congressional action, USPS lacks the statutory authority to do so,” Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) and Sam Graves (R-Mo.) wrote in a letter to the nation’s postmaster general...."    

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More Postal Service buyout offers potentially on the way

USPS employees to see less overtime, more buyouts under 5-day delivery plan

"..."We think by eliminating overtime and by looking at some of the flexibilities we have with the part-time workforce, and potentially working with the unions on some buyouts, we'll easily hit that." USPS already has cut its workforce by 306,000 people over the last 13 years, so Donahoe said they have been preparing for this eventual cut back in service. ..."    

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Elimination of Saturday Mail Service!

Postal Services will end Saturday mail delivery

"...The Postal Service plans to drop Saturday delivery of first-class mail by August in its latest effort to cut costs after losing nearly $16 billion last fiscal year, the cash-strapped mail agency said on Wednesday...."    

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No suprise. Postal Service Claims It's Above the Law

"..."In providing mail service across the country, the Postal Service attempts to work within local and state laws and regulations, when feasible," Breslin wrote in response to a summons for payment. "However, as you are probably aware, the Postal Service enjoys federal immunity from state and local regulation." The USPS Employee Safety Guide states employees will "receive no special privileges or rights as a postal driver."..."    

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Huntsville Police say 43 pounds of marijuana found in mail

K-9 finds marijuana in mail

"...HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAAY) - Police say a K-9 unit helped them find dozens of pounds of pot traveling through the U.S. postal system in January...."    

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The Postal Service must accommodate diabetic employees

Union, Management Clarify Diabetes Policy

"...Many individuals with diabetes work with few or no accommodations. However, some workers need an adjustment in the workplace to better manage and control their condition. Most of the accommodations requested by employees with diabetes, such as regular work schedules, meal breaks, a place to test their blood sugar levels, or a rest area, do not cost employers anything...."    

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Time capsule found at Hawaii post office site

Time capsule found at Maui post office site

"...Demolition crews working at the site of the old Wailuku Post Office-Federal Building Tuesday morning discovered a time capsule dating back to 1959. ..."    

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Florida Postal Employment

USPS hiring information -

"...Applicants must apply January 23 through January 27, on line at www.usps.com. Paper applications will not be accepted. CCAs will deliver and collect mail on foot or by vehicle under varying road and weather conditions in a prescribed area. Salary is $15 per hour, with limited benefits..."    

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Postal Service travel expense fraud continues

Cash-strapped Postal Service probed for travel expense waste

"...In September, David Kosturko, a former Postal Service executive, was convicted of defrauding the agency of more than $17,000. According to a February 2011 report from the Office of Inspector General, the Postal Service overpaid more than $600,000 in travel costs as result of improper claims ..."    

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