"...David Fish and other postal employees said the service has a policy that allows supervisors to let go of temporary employees involved in a vehicle crash. "I'm very disappointed," said Hoover, who added that the decision was made by officials at the postal center in Spokane, Wash. "He was an awesome carrier, an awesome individual."..."
"...The Postal Service projects volume for the year will be down 12 billion to 15 billion pieces, assuming no economic recovery in FY 2009. ..."
"...A mail carrier in San Diego County is accused of stealing dozens of gift cards, debit cards and Social Security documents sent through the mail...."
"...FedEx - the world's second-largest package shipper - also announced it was cutting salaries and bonuses and suspending the company's 401(k) match...."
"...The U.S. Postal Service is the most trusted government agency, according to a new survey by the Ponemon Institute. ..."
"...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..."
"...“Now you can design and mail beautiful greeting cards right from your own computer by using CardStore at usps.com,” explained ..."
"...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..."
"...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. ..."
"... found the 44-year-old female carrier with several bite marks according to a news release from the U.S. Postal Service. ..."
"...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...."
"...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. ..."
"...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...."
"...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. ..."
"...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,..."
"...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...."
"...there’s still time to add a little extra love to those Valentine cards or letters. ..."
"...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...."
"...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...."
