Postal Service achieved huge savings by slashing career employees

U.S. Postal Service Chief tells Senate customers come first
"...the Postal Service achieved $3 billion in spending reductions in 2010, for a three year total of $10 billion and despite reaching the lowest career complement since 1970..."    
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The Postal Service is vital to America

If you are looking for a great action and adventure movie that inspires the American spirit as well as identifying the vital need for a postal service, then the 'The Postman' (1997) is the movie to watch. The movie kindles the American spirit while reinforcing the fact that rural post offices are the vital glue that binds our great country together. The movie is a strong argument against the current U.S. Postal Service trend of closing rural post offices which in turn is destroying the promise of Universal Service to our nation. You can order the movie from Netflix who describes 'The Postman' as taking place in the year 2013, amidst the desolation of a decimated, post-apocalypse United States, rogue groups of armed men prey on individuals. The largest of these -- the Holnists, led by General Bethlehem (Will Patton) -- seeks to rule the country. They capture a drifter (Kevin Costner), who escapes at first chance and stumbles on an abandoned mail Jeep. He begins delivering its letters, eventually restoring hope and inspiring revolution. You can also order The Postman [Blu-ray] from Amazon ...it might even make a nice stocking stuffer for that postal employee in your life.  
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Mail Processing Consolidations Anger Public, But They Continue

USPS study gets fiery crowd reaction

"..."They said there was going to be no impact, and now it takes three days for mail to go from Victoria to Victoria," Smarr said. "If that's 'no impact,' I am truly concerned about what they're saying about this plan."..."    

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Postal Service to consolidate operations

"..."Misguided postal officials have taken a meat ax to good mail delivery in southern West Virginia," Rahall said. "Our economy is working toward rebound and I would like to see justification for this decision before it proceeds any further...."    

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2010 Comprehensive Statement on Postal Operations

2010 Comprehensive Statement on Postal Operations
"...Pursuant to §39 U.S.C. 3686(d), the Postal Service hereby reports that during calendar year 2009 the following persons received compensation in the amounts listed in excess of the rate for level 1 of the Executive Schedule under section 5312 of Title 5:

Nicholas F. Barranca $9,150

Robert F. Bernstock $73,300

Joseph Corbett $73,300

Michael J. Daley $29,665

Patrick R. Donahoe $57,671

Steven J. Forte $30,946

Mary Ann Gibbons $23,300

Timothy C. Healy $13,939

Jerry D. Lane $5,100

John E. Potter $69,533

Anthony J. Vegliante $34,923

David C. Williams $8,568

George W. Wright $16,866..."    
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Perhaps a Postal early retirement program?

Chaffetz calls Postmaster General’s retirement package ‘ridiculous’

"...“There probably are going to be need some taxpayer funds needed,” he said. “Perhaps an early retirement program to get rid of some..."    

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Incoming Postmaster General Taking Over Mail Service in Disarray

"...Burrus, who is no longer the lead negotiator for his union, said wages and a policy that protects employees from layoffs after six years of service have been key points of contention...."    

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APWU Contract Negotiations Resume

"...conversation focused on returning subcontracted work to postal employees, as well as discussing issues related to workforce structure, and pay and benefits...."    

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OSHA Fines USPS For Safety Violations in Los Angeles

"...The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined the Postal Service $220,000 for willful and serious safety violations at the International Service Center in Los Angeles, CA...."    

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Shop for shipping — cheapest rates a weighty matter

"...If you are sending a package that is small or lightweight, your best buy may be the U.S. Postal Service. ..."    

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Postmaster General earns nearly a quarter-million dollars in incentive pay in 2010

USPS to tie pay, bonuses to finances

"...paid Mr. Potter $228,088 in extra incentive pay this year and more than $150,000 in incentive pay combined to four other high-ranking executives, records show...."    

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Radioactive Package Found (FedEx)

FedEx finds missing radioactive package

"...FedEx on Friday found a package containing radioactive material that went missing a day earlier..."    

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Which shipping company treats packages best – FedEx, UPS, or USPS?

"...devised a few special shipments with three major carriers like FedEx
, UPS, and the United States Postal Service (USPS). Inside several boxes Popular Mechanics included a three-axis accelerometer, thermometer, and a data logger..."    

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APWU Contract Extended to Dec. 1

"...Although the union’s national negotiating team has full authority to reach a tentative agreement with management, the Rank and File Bargaining Committee has the power to veto any such agreement. If the committee approves a tentative agreement, under the terms of the union constitution it must be ratified by the majority of union members voting in a mail-ballot referendum. ..."    

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Family wins lawsuit against Postal Service

"...A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to pay $11.6 million to a former Monroe woman and her son who were seriously injured in a collision caused by a postal worke..."    

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USPS facing “most serious threat in its 200-year history”

"...Congressman Darrell Issa, who is widely tipped to head up the Oversight and Government Reform Committee when the new Congress returns in January, mirrored Senator Carper’s calls for urgent cuts to the USPS...."    

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Details slim as public hearing nears on Oshkosh mail consolidation to Green Bay

"...Meier said everything about the effort to cut costs and find efficiencies feels like another card added to a deck stacked against the Oshkosh mail processing operation...."    

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Outgoing postmaster general's golden parachute

"...Postal unions also argue that workers are being unfairly asked to make financial concessions while top executives earn six-figure salaries and retirement payouts. ..."    

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Gas vapors under Miles City Post Office prompt evacuation order

"...the U.S. Postal Service will bring a mobile unit from Great Falls so the post office can operate until vapors are mitigated. Postal operations and customer retail service will move to 715 Haynes Ave. beginning on Friday, according to a press release from the Postal Service...."    

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USPS considers moving processing center out of Batesville

"...considering moving some of its mail processing operations from the Batesville Post Office to the Northeast Arkansas Mail Processing Center in Jonesboro...."    

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