Postmaster targeted by complaints

"...In a preliminary complaint filed March 9, one worker wrote that a confrontation with Griffin led to an anxiety attack. In a second complaint a month later, the employee wrote the situation had only worsened despite a mediation hearing set up by the Postal Services' EEO office. "I was screamed at so bad..."  
Source: www.hometownglenburnie.com

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Ex-postmaster pleads not guilty to stealing

"...The former Columbia postmaster, arrested in March on suspicion of attempting to steal clothing and sunglasses at a Columbia department store, has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor stealing. Joyce M. Herron, 55, of Mexico ..."  
Source: www.columbiatribune.com

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APWU Preparation for Contract Negotiations

"...Rank and File Bargaining Advisory Committee at their first meeting on June 16. “Negotiations may be difficult,” he said, “but it is our job to find a way around the obstacles we face.” Contract negotiations are scheduled to begin on Sept. 1; the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires Nov. 20. ..."  
Source: www.apwu.org

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USPS Employee Charged for Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Insurance Benefits

"...she was not entitled to receive while employed as a Postal Service letter carrier at the Pilsen and Roseland postal stations in Chicago between July 2008 and January 2010. Davis applied for unemployment benefits and allegedly claimed to be unemployed by the USPS for "lack of work" when, in fact, she was employed but had been suspended without pay; she then returned to work full time a week after submitting her application ..."  
Source: insurancenewsnet.com

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MSPB: USPS Zero Tolerance Policy Violation Is Not Automatic Grounds For Removal October 18, 2009 by Lu

"...When an agency imposes removal under a zero tolerance policy without giving bona fide consideration to the appropriate Douglas factors, its penalty determination is not entitled to deference. In such a case, the Board will independently weigh the relevant Douglas factors to evaluate the reasonableness of the penalty. ..."  
Source: www.postalreporternews.net

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Washington region Postal Service boss out of a job after incident in Sterling

"... In an April interview, Postmaster General John E. Potter said, "I’m proud of what we’ve done with equal employment, with harassment issues, with workplace environment issues."..."  
Source: washingtonpost.com

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USPS sees $382M net loss in April

"...The US Postal Service saw a net loss of $382 million in April, bringing its seven-month total net loss for its 2010 fiscal year to $2.26 billion. ..."  
Source: www.dmnews.com

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OWCP and Social Security

"...Can I receive payments from Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs and Social Security at the same time? I know that 15 years of my Social Security benefits come from my USPS employment, but what about the other 35 years? ..."  
Source: federaltimes.com

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Acting President, Mailing and Shipping Services, Named

"... Susan Plonkey acting president, Mailing and Shipping Services. Plonkey succeeds Bob Bernstock, who announced his resignation May 12. ..."  
Source: liteblue.usps.gov

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