POSTAL NEWS
...from various sources.6.13.2011
Pawning stolen postal items?
Postal Supervisor pleads guilty to stealing mail
"... she began to work in the role of an Acting Supervisor at the USPS Jacksonville International Annex located in Jacksonville, Florida...."
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Conflict of interest in U.S. Postal Service leases?
IG questions USPS leases to current and former employees
"...he U.S. Postal Service is leasing 982 properties from current and former employees, raising the possibility that federal conflict-of-interest law ..."
Source: www.federaltimes.com
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5.31.2011
Postal Service Reduction in Force (RIF) notices mailed out Friday
Postal Service sends out 2,400 RIF notices
"...Postal Service management-level employees could lose their jobs or end up in new positions under a reduction in force ..."
Source: The Federal Times via postal-newsgroup.blogspot.com
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5.24.2011
New APWU Contract now in effect
APWU, USPS Sign New Contract
"...APWU President Cliff Guffey and Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe have signed the 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Their signatures formalize the new contract, which was ratified by APWU members on May 11. ..."
Source: www.apwu.org
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5.22.2011
Wichita Falls Mail Processing Closure
Postal facility ceases operations
"...Machinery should start moving out of the Wichita Falls Mail Processing Annex facility off Hatton Road today, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Postal Service. ..."
Source: www.timesrecordnews.com
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5.17.2011
April 2011 CPI-W
"... The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased 3.6 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 221.743 (1982-84=100). For the month, the index rose 0.8 percent prior to seasonal adjustment...."
Source: www.bls.gov
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5.05.2011
PostalVision 2020
"... June 15, 2011, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 920 3230..."
Source: www.postalvision2020.com
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4.26.2011
7 Reasons to Consider USPS Flat Rate Shipping
"...The United States Postal Service offers a number of flat rate boxes that may help online stores reduce shipping costs while improving shoppers' buying experience. ..."
Source: www.practicalecommerce.com
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4.20.2011
Postal Service did not lose ashes of mother
Post office says mother's ashes not lost
"...Cremated remains that did not arrive in Hawaii on schedule by registered mail were not lost, just late, the U.S. Postal Service said Wednesday...."
Source: www.upi.com
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Postal Service has apparently lost the ashes of his mother
Post Office Loses Cremated Remains
"... A Cottage Grove man spent a week in Hawaii waiting for his mother's ashes to arrive so they could be scattered at sea, but the U.S. Postal Service has apparently lost the ashes...."
Source: www.channel3000.com
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4.19.2011
More direct mail discounts
"...A discount will be granted by the U.S. Postal Service to direct mailers who use special 2-D mobile barcodes on their letters and flats, according to Post & Parcel. ..."
Source: www.123print.com
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4.17.2011
Ricin Case Plea Entered
Plea Entered in Ricin Case
"...Crooker suggested that even from jail it was possible to deliver dangerous materials through the nation's postal delivery system, Ortiz said. ..."
Source: www.globalsecuritynewswire.org
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4.16.2011
APWU President Cliff Guffey elected as a vice president of the AFL-CIO
"... The AFL-CIO is the nation’s premier labor federation, dedicated to improving the lives of America’s working families. The organization’s mission is to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to the nation...."
Source: www.apwu.org
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4.12.2011
Special solicitation for Japan approved by OPM for workplace collection
Relief and Reconstruction Efforts for Victims of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami
"...a special solicitation is the best option for Federal employees to provide assistance through a workplace giving effort. However, employees may also give directly to charities involved in relief efforts regardless of whether they participated in their local CFC. ..."
Source: Federal Employee News
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4.10.2011
USPS resumes delivery after gunpoint robbery of carrier
"...Service to about 750 homes and businesses was suspended Monday after carrier Michael Sellers reported being robbed at gunpoint by ..."
Source: www.therepublic.com
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4.07.2011
Postal rate increase April 17
Some postal rates going up April 17; business users likely to feel the pinch
"...While the cost to mail a one ounce first class letter will remain at 44 cents, a number of other pricing changes will take effect April 17. On average most services will be going up 1.7 percent. ..."
Source: www.willitsnews.com
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4.05.2011
Areas prepared for heavy snowfall brag about not missing work
There's no crying in Mt. Shasta
"...Brenda Pope, Postmaster at the level 20 office. “We got 88 inches in a 2-week span. But we don’t take days off because of snow.” ..."
Source: usps.gov
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3.31.2011
USPS proposes streamlining review process for closing post offices
"...The changes present a new source of tension between USPS and postal regulators and union leaders, who fear that postal bosses are trying to bypass the regulation process and quickly make operational changes without proper consultation with customers. ..."
Source: www.washingtonpost.com
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3.29.2011
City hopes to survey Ukiah post office building
"...The agency also claims the building needs repairs to its roof, fire alarm and its heating, cooling and ventilation system, and said its survey revealed a price tag of $780,000. In her letter, Rodin explains that the city requested "the full report related to the USPS' inspection and repair estimates for the (building)," but the request was denied. ..."
Source: www.ukiahdailyjournal.com
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3.27.2011
Carol Stream District Office Closing
"...The district office employees in Carol Stream will be placed in other jobs in the postal service or offered voluntary early retirement, Hargadon said. ..."
Source: chicagotribune.com
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3.25.2011
March 25 USPS Announcement
This post is courtesy of The Postal Newsgroup
The highly anticipated March 25 USPS announcement is referenced below as found on the USPS' website. The largest majority of the information was put out yesterday (March 24, 2011) detailing the district closings, the Voluntary Early Retirement (VER), The financial incentive programs being offered to eligible career non-bargaining employees in targeted groups at Headquarters, Headquarters-related Field Units, Area Offices and Customer Service District Offices (Administrative). However, the additional information provided in the following announcement that stands out boldly is 'additional staff reductions will occur as the Postal Service makes necessary changes to its network and retail operations. The full scope and financial impact of these personnel actions should be realized in one calendar year — by March 2012.' Read below to see the official release. Stay tuned and we will provide further internal information as it trickles out.
March 25 Postal Announcement
The Announcement
PMG ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF SEVEN DISTRICTS
I am confident we have developed a strong plan that takes a key step toward a leaner and less bureaucratic structure.
As part of the ongoing redesign of the Postal Service, PMG Pat Donahoe yesterday announced USPS will close 7 of its 74 district offices. This reflects continuing alignments within the organization to achieve core business strategies and, when fully implemented, will help realize approximately $750 million of annual cost savings (Link Extra, 3/23).
The district offices scheduled for closure — Columbus, OH, (Eastern Area); Southeast Michigan in Troy, MI, and Northern Illinois in Carol Stream, IL (Great Lakes Area); Southeast New England in Providence, RI (Northeast Area); South Georgia in Macon, GA, and Albuquerque in Albuquerque, NM (Southwest Area); and Big Sky in Billings, MT (Western Area) — house only administrative functions that will be assumed by surrounding district offices. The closures will not affect customer service, mail delivery, Post Office operations or ZIP codes.
“I am confident we have developed a strong plan that takes a key step toward a leaner and less bureaucratic structure. One that is fair to our employees and one that will meet the future needs of our customers and the mailing industry,” said Donahoe.
This organizational redesign builds on previous PMG announcements that include a 16 percent reduction in officer ranks, realigning revenue-generating business units, closing the Southeast Area Office, and further reducing the employee complement by about 7,500 positions.
While yesterday’s announcement focused on the administrative and executive corps, additional staff reductions will occur as the Postal Service makes necessary changes to its network and retail operations. The full scope and financial impact of these personnel actions should be realized in one calendar year — by March 2012.
emphasis (bold-print) added by The Postal Newsgroup
3.24.2011
Postal Service to close 7 district offices
USPS offering $20,000 buyouts, shutting seven district offices
"...announced plans to shutter seven of 74 USPS district offices. The seven are in: Columbus, Ohio; Troy, Mich.; Carol Stream, Ill.; Providence, R.I.; Macon, Ga.; Billings, Mont.; and Albuquerque, N.M. ..."
Source: www.federaltimes.com
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3.23.2011
USPS 2011 Special Incentive Offer for targeted non-bargaining groups
"... On March 23, 2011, the Postal Service announced a Special Incentive offer for the following targeted groups:
Career non-bargaining employees assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Field Units, including PCES and attorneys
Career non-bargaining employees assigned to Area Offices, including PCES
Career non-bargaining employees assigned to District Customer Service Offices (the offer includes PCES in closing districts only)..."
Source: usps.gov
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3.22.2011
No Radiation Found in Hawaii Mail (Yet?)
No Radiation Found in Hawaii Mail (Yet?)
"... radiation levels were detected at the New York and San Francisco centers during routine screenings conducted by the Customs and Border Protection, said Duke Gonzalez, media spokesman for the United States Postal Service in Hawaii. ..."
Source: www.civilbeat.com
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3.20.2011
Fake U.S. Postal Service Van Found
D P S Troopers Find Fake U.S. Postal Service Van
"... Department of Public Safety seized a late model white minivan with U.S. Post Office..."
Source: www.krgv.com
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3.15.2011
Highlights of the New Contract for the APWU
Highlights of the New Collective Bargaining Agreement
"...The agreement limits excessing outside of an installation or craft to no more than 40 miles from the installation in most cases and to no more than 50 miles in any case. If management cannot place employees within 50 miles, the parties will jointly determine what steps may be taken. ..."
Source: contractnegotiations.blogspot.com
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3.14.2011
Dispelling rumors of an APWU Contract Agreement
APWU Contract Deal? Contract Negotiations Update for March 14, 2011
No official news of a contract agreement
"...The www.postalnewsblog.com has reported "a tweet from the Mid Florida APWU Local claims the union and the USPS have reached a contract agreement." [Reference: http://www.postalnewsblog.com/2011/03/12/report-apwu-and-usps-reach-contract-deal/]. However the PostalReporter News Blog [Reference: http://www.postalreporternews.net/tag/apwu-contract-negotiations/] reports the "USPS Denies Contract Agreement Reached With APWU".
In an effort to investigate the report, we went straight to the most applicable source ..."
Source: contractnegotiations.blogspot.com
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3.10.2011
Postal Downsizing Announcement March 25
Postal Service to cut 7,500 positions this month, 30,000 by end of year
"...The U.S. Postal Service will announce March 25 a downsizing of approximately 7,500 supervisory, managerial and postmaster positions. Most of those positions are filled, but many are not..."
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