Postal Service / Postal Mail Handler's Union Mediation fails to reach a negotiated settlement

Contract Update #13 -- 2011 Contract Headed for Interest Arbitration

"...Several other factors also have come into play as the NPMHU dispute resolution process unfolds. First and foremost, the American Postal Workers Union and the Postal Service reached a comprehensive agreement in March 2011, and that agreement has been held out by some as a pattern or a baseline for future negotiations. ..."    

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Will unions save overnight delivery for First Class mail or will postal service degrade the service?

The union throws the Commission a Hail Mary on the change in service standards

"...If the PRC does not issue an order to stop the Postal Service, overnight delivery will come to an end for Inter-SCF First-Class Mail and periodicals. That’s mail that originates and destinates in the same geographic area served by a single sectional center facility. It’s basically regional mail, in between local and long distance, and it represents about 20 percent of First Class mail. The other 80% of overnight delivery is Intra-SCF mail — the “turnaround” mail that originates and destinates in the same processing plant (basically local mail); it will be preserved until 2014, then that will be the end of overnight delivery for First Class mail. ..."    

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Joseph Corbett filling in for USPS' sitting CIO who is on extended sick leave

USPS executives shift to fill interim positions

"...Joseph Corbett, 52, has been appointed acting chief information officer and executive vice president at the Postal Service, according to a USPS release. He is filling in for USPS' sitting CIO, Ellis Burgoyne, who is on extended sick leave recovering from an illness. ..."    

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Valassis NSA could steal away newspaper circular clients

OH: Newspapers battle against special postal rates for Valassis

"...The newspaper industry doesn’t want potential competition, so it’s rallying politicians to oppose the NSA. In a letter to the chairman of the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission, which has the final say on the agreement, Brown said the agreement would “ultimately harm Ohioans who rely upon local newspapers to remain informed about current events.”..."    

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Rep. Darrell Issa – wants to know why the USPS proposes to play favorites with its postal customers

USPS proposal plays favorites with mail customers

"...The deal would have to be approved by the independent U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission, which will make its decision soon. It should reject the proposal and remind the USPS that its role doesn’t include playing favorites and creating unfair disparities in the marketplace...."    

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PAEA: PRC to "consult with the Postal Service on delivery service standards"

Postal Regulatory Commission

"...The Act requires the Commission to develop and maintain regulations for a modern system of rate regulation, consult with the Postal Service on delivery service standards and performance measures, consult with the Department of State on international postal policies, prevent cross-subsidization or other anticompetitive postal practices, promote transparency and accountability, and adjudicate complaints...."    

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Tags: Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006 (PAEA)

Postal Service taunts Postal Regulatory Commission stating it has no power to block closures

Regulators have no power to block mail plant closures, says USPS

"...The Postal Service said the regulators did not have the authority to block its closure plans, and that any attempt to delay closures..."    

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USPS Mobile App

USPS Mobile App

"...Access USPS.com’s most popular tools on-the-go. Get instant, on-the-go access to USPS.com’s most popular tools with USPS Mobile. Find Post Offices™ and collection box...."    

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Will Mail Processing Plant closures be delayed?

Postal Service processing plant closures in jeopardy

"...Don’t look now, but a key piece of the U.S. Postal Service’s downsizing drive this year is at risk of getting smoked before it even gets started.

It’s the piece that involves closing or consolidating 48 mail processing plants in July and August. As part of that effort, the Postal Service is seeking a legally required advisory opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission on a related proposal to revamp first-class mail delivery standards...."    

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DBCS Ergonomic Risk Hazards found at Kalamazoo P&DC by OSHA

OSHA Finds DBCS Ergonomic
Risk Hazards at Kalamazoo

"...To prevent musculoskeletal disorders, OSHA strongly suggested that the Kalamazoo P&DC work with USPS to eliminate the ergonomic risk factors identified in the Feeder and Sweeper tasks...."    

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Cost Cutting at USPS takes focus away from revenue generation

Too much USPS focus on cost-cutting, says Ruth Goldway

"...Rolando said the Postal Service had a “unique opportunity” with its position reaching all 150m addresses in the United States six days a week, but that it was risking opportunities by closing much of its network...."    

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APWU Files Complaint to Stop Postal Service From Implementing Plan on July 1

APWU Files Complaint to Stop USPS From Implementing Plan on July 1

"... Noting that “the Postal Service case is extremely lengthy, technical and complex,” the APWU complaint [PDF] alleges that the USPS failed to submit the plan to the PRC far enough in advance of the July 1 implementation date.

The complaint points out that the Postal Service has made numerous revisions to its plan, as well as to the testimony of USPS witnesses in support of the consolidation plan and projections for savings...."    

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Postal Service Urged To Step Up War on Drugs in Southeast Alaska

USPS Urged To Step Up War on Drugs in Southeast Alaska

"... Ketchikan, Alaska - As communities throughout Southeast Alaska report significant volumes of illegal drugs transported via the United States Postal Service (USPS), United Stes Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) is asking the Postmaster General to address the matter..."    

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APWU desires to halt consolidation of mail processing facilities until PRC issues an advisory opinion

APWU Seeks to Stop Consolidations
Until PRC Issues Opinion

"...The APWU assailed a “modified” USPS consolidation plan at a hearing before the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) on June 7, and notified the panel that the union will file a complaint seeking to stop the Postal Service from consolidating mail processing facilities and reducing service until after the PRC issues an advisory opinion on the plan...."    

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Retirement Incentives for APWU represented employees being discussed (informal)

Informal Discussions on Early-Outs, Incentives

"...financial incentives for retirements and separations, but no official offers have been made or discussed, union President Cliff Guffey reports. “We expect the Postal Service to make a formal request to negotiate over early-outs and incentives..."    

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Bogus Post Office Emails can infect computer

Virus Alert: Do Not Open Bogus Post Office Emails

"...If you receive an email about a package delivery or online postage charges, do not open it. It appears to be from the post office, but it is a scam than can infect your computer. ..."    

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Rural Americans depend on the Postal Service

Embattled U.S. Postal Service gets help from rural America

"...Rural Americans say they regard their local post offices as the centers of their communities. With UPS and FedEx service limited or more expensive in some areas, many rely on the Postal Service to deliver medicines, while families need it to pay bills and small businesses and craftsmen use it to ship goods to customers...."    

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USPS early retirement buyout incentive for mail handlers 2012

Mail Handlers to be offered retirement incentive

"...eligible Mail Handlers who choose to leave employment with the USPS on or before August 31, 2012 will each receive incentive payments totaling up to fifteen thousand dollars (for full-time employees). The MOU also provides a moratorium on excessing in all facilities until at least August 11, 2012 (unless excessing was already scheduled). ..."    

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USPS moves forward against congressional wishes

"...The first phase of the proposal would also reduce the USPS payroll by 13,000 employees, and the agency could employ as many as 28,000 fewer workers once the plan is fully implemented — reductions that Brennan said could be achieved through attrition and by offering retirement incentives...."    

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USPS Closure or Consolidation Lists for Mail Processing Facilities

Closure or Consolidation Lists for Mail Processing Facilities

"...the Postal Service issued its list of 140 mail processing facilities to be impacted during Phase 1 under its amended closure and consolidation plan. Today’s public announcement by USPS details the phased-in plan for several dozen closings or consolidations this August, as well as a plan for additional closings or consolidations beginning early in 2013..."    

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