"...The union says the new contract will give a private insurance company the power to access employees' medical records and "override" recommendations made by family doctors for sick leave. ..." Source: www.canada.com
"...Operation Letters To Santa has created a new online community for one single purpose - to bring public awareness to the USPS volunteer program “Operation Santa Claus”. ..." Source: www.operationlettertosanta.com
OPM to Provide Additional Protections in 2009 for FEHB Enrollees Who Use Out-of-Network Surgeons
OPM to Provide Additional Protections in 2009 for FEHB Enrollees Who Use Out-of-Network Surgeons "... OPM is taking this action in response to concerns over a change in coverage in the Blue Cross Blue Shield reimbursement that would have established a $7,500 co-pay for out-of-network surgeries. The agency had negotiated this change to address situations where enrollees could be billed tens-of-thousands of dollars for non-emergency surgeries performed by out-of-network providers, a practice known as balanced billing. ..." Reference: opm.gov
"...However, in an earlier decision, Judge Robertson ruled that the Postal Service was exempt from the FACA and dismissed an APWU lawsuit seeking access to the meetings and minutes of the Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC). The committee represents large mailers — whose interests are often adverse to those of postal workers — and makes recommendations to senior USPS management on postal operations, rates, and regulations.
Both lawsuits were part of an effort by the union to end “secret policy-making” by the USPS. ..." Source: www.apwu.org
"...A grandfather who survived a triple heart by-pass fought off two hooded raiders when they attacked him with a Samurai sword in his country post office ..." Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
"... While many employees would favor the opportunity to have three non-scheduled days in the course of a service week, their entitlement does not supersede the right of an employee to work the contractually required eight-hour, five-day schedule. It is advised that APWU locals refrain from making any commitment on a Modified Work Week program that would compromise the national position...." Source: www.apwu.org
USPS ISSUES 2008 HOLIDAY COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS "... The theme of the Christmas stamp has been the Madonna and Child since 1978, but the 2008 design feature has an added twist with the additional figure of John the Baptist. The painting, by Italian master Sandro Botticelli, dates to around 1490 and is now part of the world-renowned collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. ..." Reference: liteblue.usps.gov
Destin will pay $15,000 to move a mailbox "... City Manager Greg Kisela said the United States Post Office refuses to move the existing mailbox because it doesn't meet the current USPS standards. ..." Reference: www.thedestinlog.com
"... Carlsbad's U.S. Postal Service employees get to keep their jobs, but extra help for the fast approaching holiday season and beyond is not a consideration at this time, a Postal Service official said...." Source: www.currentargus.com
"...Postal Service is conducting a study that could result in relocating operations from 850 Tallevast Road to a consolidated mail processing center in Tampa. ..." Source: www.heraldtribune.com
A customized stamp is perfect for holiday mailings or as personalized gifts. Yes, PhotoStamps from Stamps.com are valid U.S. Postage, based on a technology called PC Postage. Source: photo.stamps.com/Store/
"...The APWU has filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge against the Postal Service [PDF], alleging that management failed to bargain over a nationwide plan to consolidate mail processing into two tours — a plan that would eliminate or greatly reduce the number of assignments on Tour 2. ..." Source: www.apwu.org
"... Hero or criminal? Steven Padgett, a mailman in North Carolina, stacked years of junk mail in his garage and buried some in his yard. Not one customer complained...." Source: www.startribune.com
"...Obama said he intended to put people back to work rebuilding roads and bridges, modernizing schools, building wind farms, solar panels and fuel-efficient cars. He also plans to develop alternative energy technologies that he says can free the United States from its dependence on foreign oil and keep the US economy competitive in the years ahead. ..." Source: www.google.com
"... As the program begins its 11th year, it has targeted its most diverse combination of events ever. Among the top trade shows where USPS will exhibit this year are the National Postal Forum, the Consumer Electronics Show and ProMat, a show for material handlers and shipping logistics firms...." Source: liteblue.usps.gov
"...When the USPS truck turned left, the motorcycle collided with the truck. Currently, the collision is under investigation. ..." Source: www.azfamily.com
"...With the national election concluded, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel has issued instructions [PDF] that allow postal and federal employees to wear T-shirts that display candidates’ names and/or pictures while on duty or in a postal or federal workplace. ..." Source: www.apwu.org
"...opportunity for regular craft members of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, and members of their immediate families, to apply for scholarship assistance from the NPMHU Arthur S. Vallone National Scholarship Program. ..." Source: www.npmhu.org
"... If you’re a DHL Express customer concerned with recent announcements about its changing business, the U.S. Postal Service is ready to pick up your shipping — and we’re ready to do it today...." Source: www.usps.com
"...In addition to select Post Offices, the product will be sold on usps.com and through 800-stamps24. For more information, contact Mike Matousek at 703-292-3816 or at michael.t.matousek@usps.gov . ..." Source: liteblue.usps.gov
"... It is the oldest operational post office in the state of Alabama and has served the community from the same building for over 150 years. The mailboxes and office furnishings are even older, having been transferred from the original post office in the tavern. The post boxes are numbered 1-48 and some families have had the same box number for several generations...." Source: www.mooresvillealabama.com
"... Updated: Nov 7, 2008 11:10 PM - SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) - "We lost 2 billion dollars and like any other business we have to stay afloat." And to keep from sinking, the United States Postal Service is considering cutting thousands of jobs nationwide...." Source: www.ksla.com SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA)
"... Even though Senators McCain and Obama will still be Presidential candidates until January 6, 2009, we do not believe that wearing their campaign t-shirts or displaying their pictures after Election Day is activity directed at the success of their candidacies. Accordingly, the Hatch Act does not prohibit a federal employee from doing so, even while on duty or in the federal workplace...." Source: www.osc.gov- U.S. Office of Special Counsel
"... Postal Examination Openings for California City/State Announcement No. Exam No. Exam Title Opening Date Closing Date..." Source: employment-assistance.blogspot.com
"... The United States Postal Service (USPS) Bank Service Act (BSA) Compliance Office is taking advantage of geographic information system (GIS) technology from ESRI to effectively detect suspicious activity, using sophisticated analysis and mapping to monitor millions of money order transactions across the United States. GIS maps show where suspicious activities..." Source: www.amerisurv.com
"...The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), the back-up Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), acknowledgement cards, and other election materials can all be sent postage paid via First-Class Mail to citizens covered by Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). For specific guidelines for preparing ballot materials, review Section 703.8.0 of the USPS Domestic Mail Manual or the USPS Election Officials' Mailing Resource Site ..." Source: www.fvap.gov - Federal Voting Assistance Program
"...the Postal Service must be ready to provide reliable service and delivery for time-sensitive ballot mail. Here’s what you need to do: * Be alert for the green Tag 191, which identifies ballot mail. * Be alert for the Official Election Mail logo that’s used to identify individual pieces of election mail. The logo may be printed in black, blue or red ink. * Promptly handle all ballot and official election mailings and give each one equal care and attention. * Immediately report any problems with ballot mail or official election mail to your supervisor, who will report problems to the district election 2008 coordinator. ..." Source: liteblue.usps.gov - USPS News Link
"... After careful review and weighing all of the factors and input from the public, we have decided not to implement the Area Mail Processing proposal in Sioux City at this time," said Morrow...." Source: www.siouxcityjournal.com
"...This group held its first meeting at the AFL-CIO Headquarters in Washington, DC on October 22-23. The Task Force is comprised of representatives from each of the twenty one (21) Bulk Mail Centers, all members of the National Executive Board, and representatives from the National Union’s Contract Administration and Legislative and Political Departments...." Source: www.npmhu.org
"...join postal union leaders to protest plans by the United States Postal Service to privatize bulk mail centers across the country, which could eventually include one of the nation's largest in Jersey City. ..." Source: www.nj.com
"...Has there been an emergency meeting of the USPS scheduled in Chicago on October 28, 2008? If so, does anyone know what is to be ...or was discussed at the meeting? ..." Source: community.federalsoup.com
"...Investigators tell us the individual who sorts mail for AIG, felt a burning sensation on her hands after handling some of the mail. After quickly washing her hands, AIG called 911 and the Haz-Mat Team was called in...." Source: myhighplains.com
"...millions of dollars have been transferred to the safety of the G fund--after the market started going down. Usually, the largest amounts are transferred when the market hits a low point, emotional panic is setting in..." Source: www.fedsmith.com
"...Frey said employees who currently occupied positions that were eliminated are still working, “doing generally the same work they were doing all along.” The USPS hopes to reassign those employees in the next few months ..." Source: www.dmnews.com
"...The theme of the Christmas stamp has been the Madonna and Child since 1978, but the 2008 design feature has an added twist with the additional figure of John the Baptist. The painting, by Italian master Sandro Botticelli, dates to around 1490 and is now part of the world-renowned collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. ..." Source: liteblue.usps.gov
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"... It is the oldest operational post office in the state of Alabama and has served the community from the same building for over 150 years. The mailboxes and office furnishings are even older, having been transferred from the original post office in the tavern. The post boxes are numbered 1-48 and some families have had the same box number for several generations...." 
