National Association of Letter Carriers rallies for passage of bill to protect postal workers

"...MOLINE, Ill. (WIFR) - The National Association of Letter Carriers held a rally Friday, June 14 in the Quad Cities calling for the passage of House Bill 7629, also known as the Protect our Letter Carriers Act. The proposed legislation addresses the rise in violent crime committed against letter carriers on the job. Since 2020, the organization says there have been more than 2,000 attempted or actual robberies and assaults against postal workers nationwide. The legislation was introduced March 13, two weeks before the stabbing death of Jay Larson in Rockford. ..."   
Source: www.wifr.com

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Postal Service closes West Springfield annex

"... The move, made effective on Feb. 7, means that letter carriers from West Springfield and Springfield who started and ended their days at the so-called Riverdale Station will work out of the Agawam and Springfield Post Offices..."  
Source: www.masslive.com

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APWU Advises Craft to Carefully Consider Early-Out Decisions

Employees Would Be Best Served By Postponing Early-Out Decisions

"... I ask that eligible employees delay making a final decision on early retirement until the union concludes discussions at the national level. If we are not successful, we will announce that we have reached an impasse, and individual decisions can then be made.

In the interim, help us help you by delaying your decision.

Please note: The Postal Service has told us it plans to make additional requests to the Office of Personnel Management for approval to offer early-outs to other categories of employees, including some members of the Maintenance Craft, Letter Carriers, and Rural Letter Carriers. ..."  
Source: www.apwu.org

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