"...The woman went into the Post Office several times Monday to request a $1,200 money order, which she was going to send to a Tennessee woman who had promised to wire..."
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Postal workers help woman, 92, avoid scam
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N. Idaho postal hero loses job after crash
"...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."..."
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
USPS Lost $384M
"...The Postal Service projects volume for the year will be down 12 billion to 15 billion pieces, assuming no economic recovery in FY 2009. ..."
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SoCal mailman accused of stealing ID papers, gifts
"...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...."
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Monday, February 9, 2009
FedEx Lays Off 900 Employees At FedEx Freight Unit
"...FedEx - the world's second-largest package shipper - also announced it was cutting salaries and bonuses and suspending the company's 401(k) match...."
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USPS most trusted agency, again
"...The U.S. Postal Service is the most trusted government agency, according to a new survey by the Ponemon Institute. ..."
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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...."
This Article is From: www.thespectrum.com
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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. ..."
This Article is From: liteblue.usps.gov
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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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