POSTAL NEWS

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5.08.2009

‘FMLA Restoration Act’ Introduced


"... The purpose of the bill (H.R. 2161) is to roll back the harmful changes made by President Bush four days before he left the White House: FMLA regulations that went into effect on Jan. 16 have created problems in the field, such as employer representatives contacting workers’ doctors without the workers’ consent, and rejecting previously accepted FMLA certifications. Workers with long-accepted “conditions” have been challenged and have been forced to visit their doctors repeatedly...."  
Source: www.apwu.org




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5.06.2009

Online Postage Tools Can Save You Time

Prepare for the May 11 by taking advantage of USPS web tools.


"...Endicia offers similar services as a third-party website. The company sells printers, labels, scales, and services to automate your shipping process. ..."  
Source: www.washingtonpost.com




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Postal workers allege supervisor treats them 'inhumanely'


"...Lapuh, the shop steward for the Los Alamitos Post Office, forwarded the reports to Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Ca., and Diane Feinstein, D-Ca., in hopes that the workers will see change. As shop steward, Lapuh represents union employees and assists with filing grievances. ..."  
Source: www.ocregister.com




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5.04.2009

USPS Probes Security Breach

Data Companies Issue New Warnings About Breach That Could Lead To Potential Compromise Of Credit Cards


"... Postal Inspectors Service said that of the 40,000 individuals whose information was accessed, up to 300 were compromised and used to obtain fraudulent credit cards...."  
Source: www.cbsnews.com




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5.02.2009

mailbox locator: find a USPS mailbox in your area


"... This page lists locations of USPS Collection Stations (blue mailboxes) and post offices in the..."  
Source: www.payphone-project.com




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Postal Workers and Paper Dust


"...“There's no federal safety standard on it, so it’s a real problem,” reports Bob Williamson, president of the San Francisco chapter of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU). “We’ve had people who have developed occupational asthma from breathing the fine dust.” Other reported problems include bronchitis, allergic reactions, migraines, bacterial infections, conjunctivitis and sore throats. ..."  
Source: www.healthnewsdigest.com




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