POSTAL NEWS

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2.29.2012

Overnight delivery of First Class Mail being degraded

Local mail impacted by closing of Bemidji processing center

"...will see is the loss of the overnight commitment of first-class mail..."  
Source: www.ifallsdailyjournal.com

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2.23.2012

Perhaps it’s time for the People of the United States to take the U.S. Postal Service to court

A Civil Action: The People of the United States vs. The U.S. Postal Service

"...Another area of potential environmental impact is the socioeconomic impact on communities. During the Advisory Opinion process for the RAOI, the Postal Service was dismissive of concerns that losing a post office would have significantly negative impacts on a community. ..."  
Source: www.savethepostoffice.com

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2.19.2012

USPS could offer both early retirement and buyout incentives to encourage employees to leave

Postal Service again eyes buyouts, early retirements

"... early retirements and buyout offers as a way to slash its staff by 66,000 employees this year and another 51,000 next year. Combined, the planned cuts..."  
Source: www.federaltimes.com

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2.14.2012

Postal Service Statement on White House budget

PMG thanks President for recognizing need for reform

"... refunding to USPS over a period of two years, $10.9 billion in overpayments to the Federal Employees Retirement System;
allowing USPS to transition to five-day per week delivery starting in 2013;..."  
Source: usps.gov

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2.10.2012

Cuts to Federal and Postal pensions approved by House Panel

House Panel Approves Bill To Cut Postal, Federal Pensions

"... “This bill is an outrageous attack on postal and federal employees,” said APWU President Cliff Guffey. “Some politicians are quick to cut benefits for middle-class workers, but they fight to the death to protect tax breaks for the super-rich.”..."  
Source: www.apwu.org

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