Postmaster general says USPS could cut its workforce

"... cut Saturday mail delivery, raise postage rates and potentially close or consolidate thousands of post offices. The proposal also calls for cutting tens of thousands of jobs through attrition and layoffs...."  
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Early outs, again?

"...There is a strong rumor out there that there will be another VER coming soon. At this point it is just that, a rumor, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Postal Service, in an effort to continue downsizing in response to reduced volumes, announces another VER...."    

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National Retirement Counseling System Annuity Estimate

USPS

"...National Retirement Counseling System Annuity Estimate. This information details the postal voluntary early out retirement annuity statement that was mailed to eligible employees. ..."    

This Article is From: VER-Annuity-Estimate-Calc.html

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APWU President Burrus Meets With USPS On Early-Outs

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APWU Meets with USPS, Seeks Bargaining Over Early-Outs

"... "We do not oppose Voluntary Early Retirements,” he explained, “but we do object to any plan to offer them selectively and exclude some employees from eligibility,” he said. “We also believe that for this VER, which is not the result of contract negotiations, severance pay must accompany an offer of early retirement."..."  
Source: www.apwu.org

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