"...The conduct of the OIG was motivated by malice, the arbitrator concluded. “The OIG Special Agent pursued a path to ‘criminalize’ a decent man and a three-decade employee of the Postal Service with an impeccable record,” he wrote. “By its actions, the OIG sent a message to Management that it will second guess its decisions, even in trivial matters such as this.”
Finally, the arbitrator wrote, “Consequently, it is not unreasonable to assume that the purpose of seeking and serving the indictment was, as stated by the Union, done with malicious intent; and with the desire to make the Grievant’s life a living hell, for however long.”
The arbitrator granted the employee back pay for missed overtime and night differential..."
Friday, April 23, 2010
Arbitrator: OIG Agents Intended to Make a Grievant’s Life a Living Hell
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Cleveland postal workers sentenced on drug charges
"...Seven of them worked at the mail distribution center at 2400 Orange Ave., where agents confiscated crack, PCP, prescription painkillers, marijuana and a loaded handgun in June. The agents, part of the U.S. Postal Service's Office of Inspector General, said drug deals occurred at..."
This Article is From: blog.cleveland.com
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Alabama Crimson Tide National Championship Limited Edition Commemorative Cachet
U.S. Postal Service offers commemorative in honor of Crimson Tide's national football championship
"...each envelope has a section printed on silk and stamped with crimson foil. The University of Alabama postage stamp will be canceled with a special dated April 17 stamp featuring the championship crystal trophy. Each cachet will cost $10 and can be bought at the Tuscaloosa Post Office..."
This Article is From: blog.al.com
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Postal Service ends contracts tied to top official
"...In addition to approving no-bid deals, the Washington Times has reported, Bernstock earned more than $270,000 in cash and other compensation in 2008 by serving on the boards of two private companies...."
This Article is From: voices.washingtonpost.com
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Postal Service must do better job when screening applicants
"...After reading the U.S. Postal Service investigation on Mark Lamberson, a registered sex offender, it makes me wonder if the government is properly doing its job...."
This Article is From: www.thecalifornian.com
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Monday, April 19, 2010
APWU Set to Begin Contract Negotiations on...
The American Postal Workers Union Appoints Rank-and-File Bargaining Advisory Committee
This Article is From: www.apwu.org
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"...Contract negotiations are set to begin Sept. 1. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires on Nov. 20, 2010.
The Rank-and-File Bargaining Advisory Committee provides input to the union’s National Negotiating Team, which has full authority to negotiate the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement. The committee must approve any tentative agreement before it can be sent to APWU members for a ratification vote...."
This Article is From: www.apwu.org
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PMG to cut tens of thousands of USPS jobs? Layoffs?
"...cut Saturday mail delivery, raise postage rates and potentially close or consolidate thousands of post offices. The proposal also calls for cutting tens of thousands of jobs through attrition and layoffs...."
This Article is From: www.washingtonpost.com
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Postmaster General renews call for regulatory, Legislative change
"...The OIG report asserts that the Postal Service has paid a disproportionate share of its Civil Service Retirement System pension costs, resulting in a $75 billion overpayment. But even if Congress were to agree with that finding, cautioned Potter, refunding that money would only provide temporary relief to the long-term financial challenges facing USPS...."
This Article is From: liteblue.usps.gov
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Rationale for Five-Day Delivery Shattered at House Hearing
"...In response to questions by Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Postmaster General John E. Potter admitted that predictions that the Postal Service would amass losses of $238 billion by the year 2020 were “theoretical.” The exchange confirms allegations made by the APWU that the USPS forecast is wildly exaggerated, outlandish and unsupported. [See Phony Deficit Projections Mask Management’s Real Goal]..."
This Article is From: www.apwu.org
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Phony Deficit Projections Mask Management’s Real Goal
Viewpoint
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"...Is the PMG sending a message to mailers that the cost of service over the next 10 years will exceed rates in such alarming amounts and — in lieu of adjusting rates to the cost of service — he plans to take it from the hides of workers? If so, how cynical. ..."
This Article is From: www.apwu.org
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
What Post Office's Have Extended Hours on Tax Day
"...Find out Post Office hours for your area. File Taxes Today!! ..."
This Article is From: usps.whitepages.com
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Post offices no longer staying open late on tax day
"...HUNTSVILLE, AL. -- A "sharp drop in demand" for a last-minute April 15 postmark for taxes has prompted the U.S. Postal Service to phase out late-night collections and after-hours retail services on tax day..."
This Article is From: blog.al.com
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Only 61.9 Percent of Participating Postal Employees Replied Favorably to Latest VOE
VOE RESULTS
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"...The survey indicates USPS has opportunities to improve in the areas of trust, communication, growth, and diversity and respect. Employees say they want the results of the VOE survey shared in their work units and would like to see organizational improvements made..."
This Article is From: liteblue.usps.gov
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Special Retirement Supplement
"...The Special Retirement Supplement will be added automatically to your annuity. The SRS will be applied to the first full month in which you have reached your MRA and payable at the end of that month...."
This Article is From: blogs.federaltimes.com
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Monday, April 12, 2010
New mail program equals big savings for taxpayers
"...The entities tested out the concept last year during a mailing to those who receive help from the state to pay their energy bills. In a total mailing to 213,335 Coloradans, 8,767 addresses were found in the USPS database to be incorrect. The state was able to save $39,914 by not sending letters to those incorrect addresses...."
This Article is From: www.9news.com
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Elderly cat attacks postal workers and 'chases them down garden path'
"...told by the postal service that her pet is aggressive and she won't be getting deliveries..."
This Article is From: www.metro.co.uk
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Early Retirement Rumors
"...it is very likely that postal management will pursue further reductions in the employee complement through Voluntary Early Retirement offers...."
This Article is From: www.apwu.org
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GAO report endorses cuts in U.S. Postal Service
"...The Postal Service should provide more lucrative incentive packages to potential retirees in efforts to accelerate attrition, auditors said..."
This Article is From: www.washingtonpost.com
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Thursday, April 8, 2010
USPS To Offer Early Out Retirement To...?
The Postal Reporter News Blog, according to the FederalSoup Forum, is again reporting that the USPS is offering another Early Out Retirement to some employees. Click over to the FederalSoup Forum and join in on the conversation and post your thoughts ...rest assured postal managers read the FederalSoup Forum. Expressing your thoughts and offering suggestions in the forum could go a long way in creating positive change. If you remain silent, someone else may speak for you. Let them know what you think.
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