"...cheaper usually pays off when it comes to sending Christmas parcels with Canada Post. On Dec. 10, the Star sent eight identical..."
This Article is From: www.thestar.com
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Canada Post's cheaper service pays off with Christmas parcels
This Article is From: www.thestar.com
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Friday, December 18, 2009
Sick leave credit for FERS employees
"...Postal employees who retire under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) will receive credit for their unused sick leave when they retire. The new provision — which became effective Oct. 28 with the president’s signing of the fiscal year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act — will be phased in over four years.
FERS employees who retire between now and Dec. 31, 2013, will receive a 50-percent ..."
This Article is From: liteblue.usps.gov
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Pittsfield Mail Concerns Return to sender Trying to get answers from Postal Service frustrating
"...the reputation of the Postal Service -- traditionally one of the most reliable and trustworthy institutions in the land -- continues to come under fire from critics who are unhappy with allegedly sluggish, hit-or-miss service bordering on indifference. ..."
This Article is From: www.berkshireeagle.com
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
$190 postage for gifts paid by mystery man
Yes, Memphis, there really is a Santa Claus
This Article is From: www.commercialappeal.com
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"...He was there to open a post office box, Bethes said, and after he'd finished his paperwork, he asked about the package...."
This Article is From: www.commercialappeal.com
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Will USPS Flat Rate Boxes Save You Money?
"...if it fits, it ships for one rate to any state in the country. But are you really saving money with the boxes? When Carole Willisch heard about the Flat Rate boxes, she thought she could save some money sending her Christmas gifts...."
This Article is From: www.localnews8.com
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Monday is Busiest Mailing Day of the Year for the Post Office
"...The Monday two weeks prior to Christmas is the busiest mailing day each year, as people finish their cards and packages over the weekend and drop them in the mail to make sure they arrive before the holiday...."
This Article is From: www.fayobserver.com
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Friday, December 11, 2009
The 10 industries with the largest wage and salary employment declines, 2008-18
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Postal Service will have lost 98,000 jobs by the year 2018. That is a decline of 13%! The data is from the National Employment Matrix.
Reference: www.bls.gov
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
APWU, Other Federal Unions Assail Senate Bill’s Excise Tax on Healthcare
"...“This tax would result in huge benefit cuts, and increased co-pays and deductibles for federal and postal employees,” Burrus said. “It is absolutely the wrong way to pay for this legislation. Health insurance reform simply should not be financed by burdening workers and the middle class with an excise tax.”
The two reports conclude that the “average” plans would try to avoid the excise tax, and would shift costs to employees...."
This Article is From: www.apwu.org
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
GAO Report:: U.S. Postal Service: U.S. Postal Service Relatively Limited Results from Recent Revenue-Generation Efforts
"...USPS debt increased at the end of fiscal year 2009 by the annual statutory limit of $3 billion, bringing outstanding debt to $10.2 billion. At this rate, USPS will reach its total $15 billion statutory debt limit in fiscal year 2011. (4) USPS projects annual deficits over $7 billion in fiscal years 2010 and 2011, and continuing large cash shortfalls. PAEA and implementing regulations gave USPS more flexibility to set prices, test new postal products, and retain earnings. USPS has broad latitude to set rates that take effect unless the Postal Regulatory Commission finds the rates would violate legal requirements, such as a price cap that generally limits rate increases for most mail to the rate of inflation. Except for annual rate increases, USPS revenue-generation actions since PAEA was enacted have generally achieved limited results compared to USPS's deficits...."
This Article is From: www.gao.gov
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Monday, December 7, 2009
Federal Times Gregg Carlstrom ask: USPS employee? Filed a grievance?
Federal Times: USPS employee? Filed a grievance?
"...Time for one of my periodic “I’m looking for postal employees…” posts. I’m working on a story about the Postal Service’s labor grievance process, and I’m looking for postal employees who have filed grievances against USPS. Don’t care what the outcome was — whether you won, you lost, or the complaint is still pending.
If you’re interested in talking — anonymously, of course — e-mail me here...."
Reference: federaltimes.com
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Stephens County Ex-Postal Employee Under Investigation
"...A spokesman for the Office of Inspector General of the United States Postal Service said a mail carrier in Duncan will likely face federal charges for crimes committed on the job...."
This Article is From: www.news9.com
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Saturday, December 5, 2009
Postal Service Truck, SUV and Tom Brokaw Vehicle Involved in Fatal Accident
Suejas Estrada, attempting to avoid a spool of cable on the Bruckner expressway in the Bronx, slammed into a Postal Service truck today. Sadly, Suejas Estrada was ejected from the vehicle and killed. A Volvo station wagon, driven by Tom Brokaw and his wife Meredith, hit the rear of the postal vehicle while attempting to avoid the SUV. Tom Brokaw and his wife were uninjured. Tom, Meredith, and the driver of the Postal Service vehicle were visibly shaken by the accident and extremely saddened by the death of Suejas Estrada.
This Article is From: The Postal Newsgroup
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Soldier’s Mom Sues USPS
"...United States Postal Service returned the letter, Written in red ink was the word”deceased”. Najbar, who lives Duluth, Minnesota, ended up learning through the Red Cross that her son Sam Eininger was in fact ..."
This Article is From: militaryvetnews.blogspot.com
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Don't forget it's open Season for your 2010 benefits
"...It’s Open Season — the time of year when employees can sign up for benefit programs, change enrollments or cancel their participation in Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB), Federal Vision and Dental insurance plans, (FEDVIP) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and the Annual Leave Exchange (ALE) program. Most FEHB plans will include premium and benefit changes for 2010. Check your current health plan to see if your premiums are increasing. ..."
This Article is From: liteblue.usps.gov
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Credit Card Solicitations on the Decline, USPS Hurting
"...With the declining amount of postage that’s being sent via the mail each month, the Post Office will likely have to rely on funds provided by taxpayers through the general fund in order to maintain operations. Some have even gone as to far as suggesting that the post office decreases mail delivery to three days a week in order to decrease their costs. Meanwhile, American consumers are now declining credit cards offers ..."
This Article is From: www.americanbankingnews.com
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Boy Scouts Stamp - “Celebrate Scouting” commemorative stamp
This Article is From: liteblue.usps.gov
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Hatch Act problems?
"...They also allege that Ruane faxed his election reports using post office equipment. The Hatch Act covers all civilian employees in the executive branch of the federal government, including employees of the United States Postal Service. Ruane’s position does fall under the restrictions of the Hatch Act...."
This Article is From: hudsonreporter.com
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USPS/NAPS Announce New Interim Supervisor Selection Program
"...program to identify and select initial level supervisors in Customer Services and Processing & Distribution to alleviate some of the problems that the field is experiencing with vacant positions..."
This Article is From: naps.org
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Philadelphia Metro District hit all six of its performance targets
"...EXFC overnight was 96.52 percent, two-day 94.01 percent, and three-day 93.07 percent. Delivery Confirmation Priority Mail-Retail (DCPM-R) surface was 96.47 percent, DCPM-R Air was 93.67 percent and Express Mail 97.56 percent...."
This Article is From: liteblue.usps.gov
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Washington man sues Postal Service over firing
"...A former supervisor sued the U.S. Postal Service, claiming he was fired for refusing a late shipment of Netflix DVDs...."
This Article is From: seattletimes.nwsource.com
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