"...The U.S. Postal Service is the most trusted government agency, according to a new survey by the Ponemon Institute. ..."
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Monday, February 9, 2009
USPS most trusted agency, again
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USPS workers on the picket line to fight for their jobs
"...SARASOTA, FL -- "Keep the mail here! Keep the mail here!" is what about 80 people chanted Thursday morning in downtown Sarasota. The group, made up of USPS workers or family members..."
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USPS offers personalized Valentines
"...“Now you can design and mail beautiful greeting cards right from your own computer by using CardStore at usps.com,” explained ..."
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Wisconsin Processing and Distribution Center
US Postal Service tables plan to build Wis. plant
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"...The Postal Service bought the 64 acres of land early last month for $8.1 million. Spokeswoman Marge Oehlke (OHL'-kee) says the planned facility would have had newer technology and increased efficiency. But the Postal Service has put all non-emergency construction projects on hold nationwide..."
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POSTAL UNION PRESIDENTHEGARTY RESPONDS TO CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY FROM PMG
The Mail Handlers Update: February 2009
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"...Potter told the committee: “So, I am proposing to union leadership that we begin talks now to create needed levels of workforce flexibility.” I can only speculate what he means by that, since we have not had any specific discussions on this topic. Rest assured that if there are any discussions in this regard, I will always have the best interests of the members of the NPMHU at the forefront. I have no intention of engaging in wholesale give-backs or concessions to the Postal Service at this time, or in 2011. ..."
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Thursday, February 5, 2009
Postal worker attacked by 2 pit bull-type dogs
"... found the 44-year-old female carrier with several bite marks according to a news release from the U.S. Postal Service. ..."
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
U.S. Postal Service In Worst Financial Shape Since 1775
"...Rep. Jose Serrano, chairman of the House Appropriations subcommittee on financial services and general government, said he is not in favor of the service reduction. "People depend on regular mail delivery and would be greatly inconvenienced by missing a day's delivery... The Postal Service must manage its operations in ways that will not cause consumers to miss out on mail service," Serrano said. Even post office unions are not in favor of cutting work days, according to National Association of Letter Carriers president William Young...."
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Postal Employee Discount Alert
"...Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away, but there’s still time to take advantage of Arjang & Company’s exclusive offer to postal employees — 40 percent off its unique watches, plus free shipping. The discount is available at www.pscollectionstore.com. Enter coupon code VAL09 at checkout. Or call 877-774-9682. ..."
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Big pay increases approved for top Postal Service officers
Big pay increases approved for top Postal Service officers [November 2008 Article]
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"...Potter, the 72nd postmaster general, got the biggest increase. His salary jumped nearly 39 percent to $258,840, up from $186,600 in 2007.That’s an increase of $72,240 and the maximum pay allowed to Postal Service officers. The pay of Patrick Donahoe, deputy postmaster general and chief operating officer, jumped to $235,000 from $186,000, a 26 percent raise...."
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AN OPEN LETTER TO USPS EMPLOYEES FROM PMG JACK POTTER
AN OPEN LETTER TO USPS EMPLOYEES FROM PMG JACK POTTER
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"...We’re going to keep adjusting operations as volume keeps falling. We’re on track to reduce 100 million workhours this year — double last year’s reduction. ..."
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Monday, February 2, 2009
Alabama man charged in federal indictment
"...a federal grand jury has indicted NIX for unlawful possession of postal keys and mail theft. The indictment charges that, between June 22, 2008, and June 25, 2008, NIX unlawfully possessed Post Office keys,..."
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Hurricane postal clerks deliver
"...Plus, Williams said the group works well together, making for a good work place. "My biggest worry as a supervisor is just making sure that they get paid," he said...."
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USPS OFFERS ROMANTIC POSTMARKS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
"...there’s still time to add a little extra love to those Valentine cards or letters. ..."
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Friday, January 30, 2009
Obama Moves to Reverse Bush’s Labor Policies
Obama Moves to Reverse Bush’s Labor Policies
"... Future monthly meetings will be held across the country to discuss the mundane but essential concerns of working people like child care, workplace safety and retirement security, the vice president said. The administration has set up a Web site, AStrongMiddleClass.gov, that Mr. Biden said would tell people what their government was doing and invite them to share their thoughts...."
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"... Future monthly meetings will be held across the country to discuss the mundane but essential concerns of working people like child care, workplace safety and retirement security, the vice president said. The administration has set up a Web site, AStrongMiddleClass.gov, that Mr. Biden said would tell people what their government was doing and invite them to share their thoughts...."
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Postal Service Considers Reduced Service
"...The most likely days to be cut would be Saturday or Tuesday. Recent studies by the Postal Service showed Tuesday as a light mail day...."
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
USPS proposes to cut Tuesday delivery?
Postal Services Proposes To Deliver Mail Only Five Days A Week
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"...Saturday would seem like the obvious choice, but apparently, Tuesday is typically the lightest delivery day of the week. If choosing Tuesday would impact customers the least, that would most likely be the day that is cut...."
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Postal Announcement, Big Meeting ...No, it's a Hearing on the Impact of the Economic Crisis on the U.S. Postal Service
"...The rumors of a big meeting/announcement have been floating around the internet for a couple of weeks now. Those rumors have come to fruition as of today. The hearing is set to examine how the current financial crisis is hurting business at the U.S. Postal Service,..."
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Postal Hearing
The following links relate to today's Hearing and the future of the Postal Service. You must read carefully and completely to understand the dynamics of the situation in full.
STATEMENT OF POSTMASTER GENERAL/CEO JOHN E. POTTER BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON FEDERAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, GOVERNMENT INFORMATION, FEDERAL SERVICES AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UNITED STATES SENATE JANUARY 28, 2009
"...Contracts with the two unions that alone represent almost 75 percent of our 652,000 career employees – the American Postal Workers Union and the National Association of Letter Carriers – do not expire until late 2010 and late 2011. We cannot wait until then to address what are pressing needs today. So I am proposing to union leadership that we begin talks now to create needed levels of workforce flexibility. ..."
Article Reference Source: www.intelisent.com
Key Points Made By Witnesses before the
Senate Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services and International Security "... Senator Susan Collins:
* Enactment of PAEA was an arduous process.
* We need to continue the nation's universal postal services. Mail is still a key part of the nation's economic infrastructure.
* The current recession has placed the Postal Service back on the congressional agenda.
* The question has been raised as to whether the Postal Service is trying to use this crisis as a way of pulling away from PAEA.
* The PAEA retiree payments were a key part of the negotiating to make PAEA possible.
* A rwo-year reprieve is doable. Beyond two years make take too much pressure off the USPS to respond to its other challenges.
* GAO has been disappointed with the USPS' responses. GAO expressed frustration with the USPS' lack of transparency.
* Very disappointed that the proposed solution is the elimination of the six-day a week delivery requirement. Service cutbacks also can impact mail volume adversely.
* Already received many complaints from publishers in Maine. Service has been compromised.
* I don't know how you can ask for relief while proposing cutbacks in service that could precipitate further losses.
* I'm very concerned about the lack of the Postal Service's financial transparency. You're coming to Congress for relief with the needed transparency. This is unacceptable.
..."
Article Reference Source: www.postcom.org
Video: Title: The Impact of the Economic Crisis on the U.S. Postal Service
"... U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security ..."
Article Reference Source: hsgac.senate.gov
Area offices to reduce staffing levels
"... With this action, complement at Area Offices has been reduced – some vacant positions have been eliminated, while other occupied positions are impacted. Starting this week, employees occupying impacted positions will be notified and given information and guidance...."
Article Reference Source: www.postalnewsblog.com
"...Contracts with the two unions that alone represent almost 75 percent of our 652,000 career employees – the American Postal Workers Union and the National Association of Letter Carriers – do not expire until late 2010 and late 2011. We cannot wait until then to address what are pressing needs today. So I am proposing to union leadership that we begin talks now to create needed levels of workforce flexibility. ..."
Article Reference Source: www.intelisent.com
Senate Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services and International Security "... Senator Susan Collins:
* Enactment of PAEA was an arduous process.
* We need to continue the nation's universal postal services. Mail is still a key part of the nation's economic infrastructure.
* The current recession has placed the Postal Service back on the congressional agenda.
* The question has been raised as to whether the Postal Service is trying to use this crisis as a way of pulling away from PAEA.
* The PAEA retiree payments were a key part of the negotiating to make PAEA possible.
* A rwo-year reprieve is doable. Beyond two years make take too much pressure off the USPS to respond to its other challenges.
* GAO has been disappointed with the USPS' responses. GAO expressed frustration with the USPS' lack of transparency.
* Very disappointed that the proposed solution is the elimination of the six-day a week delivery requirement. Service cutbacks also can impact mail volume adversely.
* Already received many complaints from publishers in Maine. Service has been compromised.
* I don't know how you can ask for relief while proposing cutbacks in service that could precipitate further losses.
* I'm very concerned about the lack of the Postal Service's financial transparency. You're coming to Congress for relief with the needed transparency. This is unacceptable.
..."
Article Reference Source: www.postcom.org
"... U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security ..."
Article Reference Source: hsgac.senate.gov
"... With this action, complement at Area Offices has been reduced – some vacant positions have been eliminated, while other occupied positions are impacted. Starting this week, employees occupying impacted positions will be notified and given information and guidance...."
Article Reference Source: www.postalnewsblog.com
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Most postal workers refuse anthrax vaccine
"...During the 2001 anthrax attacks, which resulted in five deaths, 10,000 postal workers and others who were suspected or confirmed to have been exposed received a two-month dose of antibiotics...."
This Article is From: www.upi.com
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AG warns of personalized photo stamps
"...Blumenthal calls this warning a pre-emptive measure. He says there have been no actual predatorial cases linked to any of the personalized stamps...."
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