Postal Service may be seeking to move some mail processing work from Buffalo down the Thruway to Rochester.

"... It is now part of an overall $40 billion national consolidation of regional mail systems, with talk of moving some of that Buffalo work to a facility in Rochester. So far the postal service has declined interview requests, only sending out press releases claiming greater efficiency. They have also decided to postpone a scheduled public information meeting...based on reports from other areas, perhaps an automated mail sorting device called an advanced facer canceller would be removed from the current Buffalo plant. American Postal Workers Union Local 324 President Frank Resetarits said, "They took out a piece of equipment that if we lose here in Buffalo, it's going to result in a delay in mail." "    

This Article is From: www.wgrz.com


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Alabama | U.S. Postal Inspectors investigating Huntsville, Madison collection box break-ins

"...MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is investigating break-ins at collection boxes in Huntsville and Madison. ...If you are a victim of mail theft, USPIS encourages you to report it to local police and the Postal Inspection Service by calling our hotline at 877-876-2455 or visiting its website. "    

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Lowell Joerg says he ‘likes to send history’ through the mail

"...Last year, Joerg came across a postcard that shows the Old Post Office on Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, DC. The building once served as the Post Office Department’s headquarters, so Joerg mailed it to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.

“I said to myself, ‘By golly, I think I’ll send it back to where it can be appreciated. Heritage is important,’” Joerg wrote.

DeJoy wrote back and thanked Joerg, who was surprised — and delighted. ..."    

This Article is From: news.usps.com


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Electric vehicles have almost 80% more problems than gas-powered ones, Consumer Reports says

"...Electric vehicles have nearly 80% more problems and are generally less reliable than cars propelled by conventional internal combustion engines, according to a new report from Consumer Reports. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) have an even worse scorecard..."    

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USPS unveils first charging stations and electric delivery vehicles

"...The Postal Service, alongside White House officials, unveiled its first set of electric vehicle charging stations at the organization’s South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center on Jan. 22. Charging stations like those at the Atlanta facility will be installed at hundreds of new sorting and delivery centers across the United States throughout the year and will power what will be the nation’s largest electric vehicle (EV) fleet. Electrification and modernization of the Postal Service’s delivery fleet is part of the organization’s $40 billion investment..."    

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USPS | This program encourages employees to share Postal Service info on social media

"...Postal Service employees across the nation are sharing news and information about the organization on social media through a first-of-its-kind program in the federal government. USPS Zone, which began in 2021, allows Executive and Administrative Schedule employees to post approved content on their personal social media accounts..."    

This Article is From: USPS via NPMHU Local 317


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USPS wants everyone to know its policy on firearms on postal property

"A recent Florida district court decision is being misreported or may be misinterpreted as holding that the Postal Service’s ban on carrying firearms — either openly or concealed, or storing them on USPS property — is unconstitutional. ...Employees are reminded that carrying or storing firearms, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives — either openly or concealed — on USPS property is prohibited and can result in discipline up to and including removal from the Postal Service, as well as potential prosecution..."    

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MORE READING: Ban on guns in post offices is unconstitutional, US judge rules

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Clerk Division Memorandums of Understanding Extended for MRCs, BMTs, and EAS

"On Jan. 17, 2024, the Clerk Division and the Postal Service agreed to temporarily extend previous Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) regarding the jobs audit of Mailing Requirements Clerks (MRCs), Bulk Mail Technicians (BMTs) and specific Executive and Administrative Schedule (EAS) management positions. ...There are two primary goals of the joint committees: 1) to determine which duties that are currently being performed by EAS employees who supervisor MRCs and/or BMTs that are considered bargaining unit work and therefore should be assigned to either BMTs or MRCs, and; 2) to examine the Postal Service’s proposed..."    

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Willing To Give Up Your Job In Support of Terrorism? US government employees plan FELONY walkout and unscheduled call-ins over Biden’s Gaza policies

US government employees plan walkout over Biden’s Gaza policies

Snippet of Article: "Organizers of the effort told Al-Monitor they expect hundreds to join in their walkout after securing commitments from individuals at 22 federal agencies. ...calling itself Feds United for Peace...The organizers, who are choosing to remain anonymous ...According to a list obtained by Al-Monitor, those include the Executive Office of the President, the National Security Agency, the Departments of State, Defense, Homeland Security... "

Source: www.al-monitor.com
MORE READING: Striking against the Federal Government Is a Felony
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Stamp Collecting | Commemoration of the American Civil War on postage stamps

"...Confederate counterparts remained unrecognized on American stamps until 1937, when Lee and Jackson were included among the Civil War generals and admirals pictured in the commemorative Army-Navy issues, a series promoted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt (himself a stamp enthusiast). ...The secession state by state was at first peaceful, with South Carolina (December 24, 1860) followed by Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas. Most Americans still felt that the issues driving "secession" resolutions would be resolved quickly. The United States Government still considered these jurisdictions part of the Union, and allowed continued use of the U.S. Postal System for mail service within those states and to outside destinations. Forming the Confederacy within a month or less brought about a change in postal policy"    

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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s latest employee video message is now available

"He discusses the organization’s holiday performance, Delivering for America and other topics..."    

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This postmaster shares her love of the Chesapeake

"My name is Theresa Smith — I go by “T” — and I’m the postmaster for Solomons, MD, a very rural, water-driven community with a small-town vibe. Everyone knows everybody else. I come by my love of the water naturally. My father was in the Navy for 35 years..."    

This Article is From: news.usps.com


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The USPS employee news website has a new look

"... the Postal Service’s employee news website gets a fresh look and feel. We’re adding some new features, such as “Datebook” — a look at forthcoming USPS events — and streamlining other titles (“Heroes’ Corner” is now “Heroes,” for example). We’re also organizing our columns and stories so they’re easier to find and improving our search function. ..."   
Source: news.usps.com

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Postal Service 2024 Payroll Schedule

   

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Postal Retirees | When will i get my 2023 1099-R from OPM to file my taxes?

Postal Retirees | When will i get my 2023 1099-R from OPM to file my taxes?

Article Excerpt: "Watch the mail in late January for your 1099R. OPM will mail your 1099R in the last week of January, using the address they have on file for you as of the second week of December. If you have not received your 1099R by the first week of February, they may not have your current address. Sign in to Services Online or call us at 1-888-767-6738 to update your mailing address. Your 1099Rs will be available online on Services Online by January 31. You can print the current year and two previous years’ 1099Rs on Services Online, using these instructions. ..."

Resource: www.opm.gov

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Employee is a court-appointed special advocate

"...Vince Cortez, a USPS employee development specialist in Corpus Christi, TX , described his work as a court-appointed special advocate for abused or neglected children in a recent issue of The Eagle. ..."    

This Article is From: usps.com


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On Prime Video | Postal

"...Living on Social Security and unemployed, Dude desperately seeks employment, but instead finds a life of violent action and adventure when he teams up with a financially strapped cult leader and his uncle Dave, in an effort to rip off an amusement park, only to find that the Taliban are trying the same heist simultaneously..."    

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What days will the mail not run in 2024?

"The USPS recognizes 10 official holidays...Post offices are closed and mail may not be delivered on these holidays:"    

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Massachusetts | Mail carrier attacked and robbed at Randolph apartment complex

"...a U.S. Postal Service worker was physically assaulted at Rosemont Square in Randolph, Massachusetts, by two male suspects who stole an arrow key ..."    

This Article is From: www.nbcboston.com


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Vikings season ticket holder gifts seats to postal worker, wife after social media ask

"..."I'm like, this would be such a cool Christmas gift. I'm going to throw it out to the universe. My husband is such a hardworking postal carrier. Let's see if there are any 'Purple Santas' out there who can bless us with some tickets," said Alissa Postal. ...Shortly after she posted on X, a season ticket holder named Andy Sowle, who was a complete stranger to them, responded and gifted his seats, saying, "Thank your husband for all the hard work that goes unnoticed this time of year." "    

This Article is From: www.cbsnews.com


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