Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, H.R. 3076 Passes Senate

"...The Postal Service Reform Act repeals the burdensome 2006 mandate for the USPS to prefund its retiree healthcare benefits and aligns retiree healthcare with the best practices in the private sector that lower premiums for NPMHU members and our fellow postal employees as well as safeguarding benefits. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the legislation will save the federal government over $1.5 billion over the next ten years...."    

This Article is From: NPMHU 317

Read our latest posts! .

United Auto Workers, Sen. Ron Johnson disagree on Oshkosh postal vehicle production dispute

"...Johnson said he wonders if the United Auto Workers (UAW) and President Joe Biden are trying to kill the postal service contract with the company, "Because they don't believe they can unionize a plant in South Carolina. ..."    

This Article is From: www.wuwm.com

Read our latest posts! .

Mailbox and Postal Blue Box Users: Check Washing Crime Reduction

"...Many postal blueboxes and residential mailboxes are being robbed of handwritten checks. Thieves steal these checks and wash them. Check washing is the erasing of the written amount and altering that amount..."    

This Article is From: National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 317 (NPMHU Local 317)

Read our latest posts! .

Demographics: Postal Worker Statistics and Facts in the US

"...Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for Postal Workers in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that..."    

This Article is From: www.zippia.com

Read our latest posts! .

As Families Struggle Amazon Forces Huge Prime Membership Price Increase

Amazon raises prices for Prime members

"...Amazon is raising the price of its Prime membership in the U.S. from $119 to $139 annually...new prices will go into effect Feb. 18 for new members, and beginning after March 25 for people who already have a membership..."    

This Article is From: www.msn.com

Read our latest posts! .

Postal Service steps up to the challenge, Biden needs to deliver reform

"...Despite lingering logjams at U.S. ports, the persisting trucker shortage, and unrivaled demand for freight transportation in 2021, the delivery ecosystem had a bright spot — the U.S. Postal Service. Thanks to the USPS, consumers and small businesses across Oklahoma were able to order packages and ship letters on time for the holidays, notwithstanding the supply chain woes...."    

This Article is From: www.msn.com

Read our latest posts! .

Edmonia Lewis, featured on new Black Heritage postage stamp, started her sculpture career in Boston

"...This week, the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a Black Heritage “forever” stamp honoring Edmonia Lewis, who got her start in Boston and became the first Black and Native American sculptor to rise to international prominence. Her most famous work, “The Death of Cleopatra,” is on display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum...."    

This Article is From: www.wgbh.org

Read our latest posts! .

Your COVID test from the federal government won’t be ruined if it’s left outside in frozen weather, FDA says

"...The U.S. Postal Service is already starting to deliver the millions of coronavirus self-testing kits that the federal government is sending for free to people who order them through the COVIDTests.gov website, sometimes leaving them outdoors in freezing weather for their recipients to retrieve. That’s led to questions..."    

This Article is From: www.pennlive.com

Read our latest posts! .

Virginia: Mail Thefts From Post Office Collection Boxes Increase: Police

"...Fairfax City Police say mail thefts from collection boxes outside of post offices are increasing and residents need to be aware..."    

This Article is From: patch.com

Read our latest posts! .

Why the U.S. Postal Service is experiencing delays

"... Mark Dimondstein, American Postal Workers Union: We have between now 15,000 and 20,000 people a day who are quarantined, officially quarantined. So, that has an impact on service...."    

This Article is From: www.pbs.org

Read our latest posts! .

Vaccine Mandate Still a Possibility for the Postal Service

"...While the mandate is no longer pending in court, it remains active through the regulatory process. Labor said even though the mandate is no longer immediately enforceable, it remains active as a proposed rule. “The Postal Service continues to review and evaluate OSHA’s ongoing rulemaking process, and will wait until that process is concluded before determining the appropriate next steps,” said Darlene Casey, a USPS spokeswoman. ..."    

This Article is From: www.govexec.com

Read our latest posts! .

LA Train looting of packages from UPS, FedEx and Amazon (with video)

  Thieves in LA are looting freight trains filled with packages from UPS, FedEx and Amazon

Watch Video on YouTube

"...Union Pacific, one of the country's largest railroad companies, says it may avoid operating in Los Angeles County following the spike in thefts, which it blames on lax prosecution of crimes. The containers and trains are locked, but can be broken into. Union Pacific said last month in a letter to the Los Angeles District Attorney that it saw a 160% year-over-year increase in theft in LA county. The company claims that a December 2020 special directive issued by District Attorney George Gascón that changed how low-level offenses are prosecuted has contributed to the uptick. ..."

Reference: www.cnn.com


 

No More Surprise Medical Bills: 5 Things To Know about the No Surprises Act Taking Effect

  No More Surprise Medical Bills: 5 Things To Know about the No Surprises Act Taking Effect in 2022

New Year. New Law. Beginning January 1, 2022, new federal protections will shield millions of consumers from surprise medical bills. Surprise medical bills – unexpected bills from an out-of-network provider, out-of-network facility or out-of-network air ambulance provider – is common among those with private insurance. Nearly one in five patients who go to the emergency room, have an elective surgery, or give birth in a hospital receive surprise bills, with average costs ranging from $750 to $2,600 per episode. Learn about how the No Surprises Act can protect you from surprise medical billing. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Reference: https://www.hhs.gov/


Read our latest posts! .

The Rolling Stones headline on new British stamps

"...Great Britain’s Royal Mail is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Rolling Stones on its first commemorative stamps of the year. The 12 stamps are being issued Jan. 20: eight of them in two strips of four with se-tenant (side-by-side) designs, and the other four in a single souvenir sheet. ..."    

This Article is From: www.linns.com

Read our latest posts! .

Why is the mail running slow? This is what’s behind Charlotte delivery delays

"...If you’ve made the trek to the mailbox for an expected package or letter recently only to be disappointed, you’re not alone. Many around the country..."    

This Article is From: www.charlotteobserver.com

Read our latest posts! .

U.S. Postal Inspection Service offering $50K reward for help in Vaiden post office robbery

"...The suspect is described as a Black man, medium to slim build, and approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall. The USPIS advises the public to not apprehend the suspect themselves. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Houston Division U.S. ..."    

This Article is From: www.wlbt.com

Read our latest posts! .

Frustration builds in D.C. region over mail delays

"...“It is disappointing that this is happening in the United States of America,” Miller said. Arlington resident Diana Wahl said she received no mail between Dec. 27 and ..."    

This Article is From: www.washingtonpost.com

Read our latest posts! .

Postal worker spent nearly eight years processing the loss of her grandchildren in a fire that sent four people to prison

"..."I dropped my phone, fell to my knees," Hughes said of the moment she found out Jenks would be released. Indiana laws in 2014 allowed some offenders two days off their sentence for every one day served. In addition, the Indiana Department of Corrections gave Jenks more credit for a program she completed behind bars...."    

This Article is From: www.wdrb.com

Read our latest posts! .

Postal Service: Here’s the price tag for 100% EVs

"...estimates that it could in fact go all-electric if Congress gives it at least $3.3 billion. That is one of the conclusions of a final environmental impact statement that the semi-independent agency released on Friday. ..."    

This Article is From: www.eenews.net

Read our latest posts! .

U.S. Post Office Becomes First-Class Home

"...How a Kentucky homeowner put her personal stamp on a dusty 1930s post office and turned it into a luxurious, comfortable place to live..."    

This Article is From: www.thisoldhouse.com

Read our latest posts! .