Vincent R. Sombrotto, a labor leader with NALC passes away

Ex-Postal Workers' Union Head Sombrotto Dies at 89

"... Vincent R. Sombrotto, a labor leader who served as president of the National Association of Letter Carriers for 24 years, has died. He was 89...."  
Source: abcnews.go.com

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NALC Contract Arb Settled

Arbitration board issues award: Sets terms of the 2011-2016 National Agreement; ‘NALC achieves its major goals,’ Rolando says

"... rejected the Postal Service’s proposals to freeze pay, eliminate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) and implement a two-tier wage schedule for career city carriers. Instead, the new contract provides three general wage increases between now and the end of the contract: 1 percent in November 2013, 1.5 percent in November 2014, and 1 percent in November 2015. It also provides for the payment of seven COLAs between now and 2016, though the two COLAs calculated in 2013 will be deferred and paid in 2014. These wage and COLA provisions follow the wage pattern established by the negotiated American Postal Workers Union (APWU) contract and the arbitrated National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA) contract...."  
Source: www.nalc.org

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A plan toward postal privatization

Murderous Reform: A Plan to Privatize Postal Profits at Public Expense

"... Nowhere in the proposal is there any mention of unions, let alone of living wages, so one can only presume that a primary means of reducing costs will be to drive down the income of those postal employees who remain after the USPS is radically downsized and diminished as proposed...."  
Source: www.savethepostoffice.com

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Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe blasted Congress' inaction

Postmaster general urges help for postal service

"... Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe blasted Congress' inaction on relief for the U.S. Postal Service and said that the Postal Service was weighing further cuts...."  
Source: www.bizjournals.com

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Union: Postal consolidation causing mail delays

Postal service disputes union claims of delayed mail

"... The union alleges the amount of delayed first-class mail in ZIP codes starting with 600 mail that's delivered at least a day late has grown from about 30,000 pieces daily from July to October to between 100,000 and 150,000 pieces each day this month...."  
Source: www.dailyherald.com

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Postmaster General Donahoe "fails" again

Postmaster Frustrated Over Lack of Action

"... expressed frustration Thursday that he failed to win money-saving changes from a Congress said to be looking to control government spending...."  
Source: wsj.com

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USPS to cut workforce 140,000 people by 2020

2012 & Beyond: The U.S. Postal Service’s Financial Difficulties

"... In an effort to be more efficient, the USPS has closed several mail processing facilities since 2006. By 2020, the USPS is expected cut its workforce by 140,000 people, representing 28 percent of its employees...."  
Source: www.theepochtimes.com

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Prison Mail: Federal Judge Rules...

Judge rules on prison mail

"...A federal judge has ordered the Missouri Department of Corrections not to block books or letters from being delivered to prisoners without providing the people who sent the items a notification and a chance to appeal. ..."  
Source: www.columbiatribune.com

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Postal Employee wages not enogh to keep up with higher wage jobs

Postal frustrations

"...It also can be difficult for the postal service to meet the higher wages being paid in oil country, he said. The postal service has sought to address the problem by bringing in temporary workers from other locations, including South Dakota, Montana and Grand Forks. ..."  
Source: www.minotdailynews.com

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Postal robbery suspect sketch

Sketch released of possible robber of postal-service worker

"...The suspect is a Hispanic male with a noticeable Spanish accent, 35 to 40 years old, approximately 5 feet 9 inches, thin build, wearing a dark, zip-front sweatshirt and blue jeans. ..."  
Source: www.9news.com

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Retired postal worker won $18M Lotto

Top Stories 2012: Retired Cortlandt Postal Worker Wins $18M Lotto

"... A retired postal worker from Cortlandt Manor shocked many by claiming an $18 million winning lottery ticket in August. This story made our top stories in 2012. ..."  
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Postal Service refuses doorstep delivery of mail

Post Office denies local woman of personal mail

"... "My mailman parks on the street, he walks the whole neighborhood and delivers mail to everybody's house, except mine. I just want to be a part of that too," said McMillan, who hasn't received her mail in over a week...."  
Source: www.kget.com

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Retired Postal Mail Handler arrested as postal hunger strikers occupy Issa’s congressional office

One arrested as postal hunger strikers occupy Issa’s congressional office

"...Five postal hunger strikers occupied the office of Representative Darrell Issa Thursday afternoon. “Issa needs to back off his campaign to wreck the postal service. We demand that he immediately declare his commitment to preserve six day mail delivery,” said Dave Welsh, hunger striker and retired letter carrier from San Francisco. Four of the strikers were ejected by Capitol Police while one, John Dennie, a retired mail handler ..."  
Source: www.savethepostoffice.com

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Fire at Hawaii Post Office destroys mail

Mail damaged by Hanama‘ulu fire

"...corporate communications specialist for the U.S. Postal Service in Honolulu. However, he said there was damage to mail and parcels. “Initial indications are that most of the contents of the office sustained major damage,” Gonzales said. “Customers who believe that they had letters, cards or parcels in the Hanama‘ulu postal facility at the time of the fire should immediately contact the senders of that mail to request replacements.” ..."  
Source: thegardenisland.com

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Looks like the Postal Service wins again: Cheapest way to ship

Cheapest way to ship your package? Here's how to save.

"... The USPS is the cheapest way to ship your package, especially if you schedule deliveries online...."  
Source: www.csmonitor.com

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Postal employee salary search tool

"... Find out how much each postal employee makes in salary. Search salaries of each postal facility by zip ...or search a postal employee by state...."  
Source: http://www.app.com/section/DATA

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Postal Employee Shot

Postal worker shot while delivering mail in good spirits after incident

"...A U.S. postal worker is recovering from being shot while delivering the mail. It happened at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday in the 1200 block of Richard in Cahokia, IL. ..."  
Source: www.kmov.com

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While reducing services to some areas, the postal service increases services to other areas

USPS begins “game changer” same-day delivery trial next month

"... The US Postal Service is set to start its same-day delivery trial in San Francisco next month, after winning approval from regulators...."  
Source: postandparcel.info

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Stockbridge postal supervisor stole $2.8M in Treasury checks

Stockbridge postal worker stole $2.8M in Treasury checks

"... man pleaded guilty Monday to stealing more than 1,300 U.S. Treasury checks worth more than $2.8 million while employed as a supervisor at an Atlanta mail distribution facility..."  
Source: www.bizjournals.com

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Postal Service leadership not making sound decisions

A Complaint gives the PRC another crack at POStPlan

"... The Complaint finds several faults with how POStPlan is being implemented, but its main point is that the Postal Service is presenting communities with a false choice. The survey says customers must choose between having the window hours reduced or having the post office undergo a discontinuance study, but it is clear that the study can lead to only one outcome — a Final Determination to close the office. By making the outcome a fait accompli, the Postal Service turns a discontinuance study into an empty gesture and abrogates its responsibilities under Title 39. Communities are left with no real choice at all...."  
Source: www.savethepostoffice.com

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Man charged with killing two postal workers: Death penalty or not?

Feds to weigh death penalty options in murders of Henning postal workers

"... Chastain Montgomery, 48, is charged with killing the federal employees - Paula Robinson, 33, and Judy Spray - during a robbery..."  
Source: www.commercialappeal.com

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More junk mail to stuff your trash. How can you stop it?

Junk mail: What you can do to stop it

"... You may be tired of all that paper, but the problem's about to get worse. Consumer investigator Robin Taylor found out the U.S. Postal Service plans to deliver even more unwanted mail. ..."  
Source: www.wpxi.com

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USPS/Armstrong investigation

Armstrong/USPS Investigation: UCI names Independent Commission members and lists terms of reference

"... A little over a month after the UCI announced plans to allow an independent commission to investigate the findings of the USADA report into Lance Armstrong and the US Postal Service team plus..."  
Source: www.velonation.com

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Is move of mail carriers potential source of the trouble?

USPS disputes Pelham delivery complaints

"... family had gone several days without mail, then found their box stuffed. “Delivery isn’t happening regularly,” Wilkerson said yesterday. “Then the mailbox is so stuffed you have to really tug on it to get it out.”..."  
Source: www.eagletribune.com

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Former Postal Worker arrested for alleged theft

Postal Worker Charged With Grand Larceny

"... It ended with the arrest of Brian Gaborski of Newark, a postal worker who was contracted to pick up packages at Wolff SMG...."  
Source: ynn.com

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Postal stamp to rise one cent

Postal prices to rise a penny

"... The Postal Regulatory Commission on Friday approved the proposed rate increase, which raises the price of a first-class domestic stamp to 46 cents...."  
Source: www.sltrib.com

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Post Office 'emergency Suspensions' gone wild

Holler for help: There's no stopping emergency suspensions

"... the same cannot be said for several other post offices that have been suspended over the past few weeks for reasons other than Sandy. Since September, when the Postal Service began its implementation of POStPlan, numerous post offices on the list have been closed by emergency suspension, and there’s little chance they’ll ever reopen. Rather than maintaining these offices at reduced hours as promised, the Postal Service has decided simply to close them. ..."  
Source: www.savethepostoffice.com

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Get Your Upcycled Mail Sack Products

Upcycled Mail Sack Pouch

"... Handmade from repurposed mail sacks, this graphic pouch delivers style to your daily collection of goods. Keep one handy for your cash, cards and keys, or tame your stash of mail, notes and receipts. Carry on!..."  
Source: www.terracycle.com

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Suspicious Package thwarted

Suspicious Package Intercepted

"... Additionally it was discovered that Quiana Walker was in possession of letters written to Catalina Avalos and Catalina Lopez from an inmate at Graceville Correctional Facility. Walker was also in possession of several other postal packaging addressed to Catalina Avalos and Catalina Lopez. Contained with these postal packages were cellular telephone components and cigarette tobacco and rolling papers. ..."  
Source: www.wtvy.com

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Former Postal Service Eelectronics Technician admits stealing mail

Former NY postal employee admits stealing mail

"... an electronics technician at the Rochester Logistics and Distribution Center when he repeatedly opened mail and stole from it...."  
Source: wsj.com

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Political sign in mail truck gets postal employee in hot water

Texas postal worker in hot water over Obama sign

"... A postal worker in Texas could be out of a job after complaints about a sign in the window of her mail truck. ..."  
Source: wtvr.com

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NY: certain postal locations will be pick up spots for Social Security checks

Social Security Check Pickup Locations in Rockaways, Jamaica

"... Social Security checks due for delivery on Nov. 1 will be delivered in locations where mail services will be restored and safe access to the mailbox is assured, officials said...."  
Source: www.nbcnewyork.com

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Hurricane Sandy: postal facility service disruptions

Hurricane Sandy: Preparation for Hurricane Sandy has resulted in cancelation of FedEx transportation to the following locations on Monday Oct. 29: Baltimore, MD Boston, MA Bradley, CT Dulles, VA Harrisburg, PA Lehigh Valley, PA Philadelphia, PA Providence, RI Newark, NJ New York, NY Stewart Airport, NY Washington, DC   
Source: US Postal Service

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Postal Regulatory Commission could help bolster the argument for keeping mail processing and distributing plants open

Opinion may favor Stewart mail plant

"... One assumption the PRC challenged was that larger plants are more efficient than smaller ones, such as the Stewart plant. The Postal Service used work hours per square foot as a measure of productivity, the PRC said, whereas comparing work hours with the volume of mail processed is a better measure of productivity...."  
Source: www.recordonline.com

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Buyout: Things to consider

Buyout Considerations

"...Many federal employees are being offered early retirement this year – and many more wish they were. Often, the offers come with a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment, otherwise known as a buyout. ..."  
Source: www.govexec.com

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PRC: USPS can operate at least midway through the fiscal year

Regulator: No imminent cash crunch at Postal Service

"... Despite maxing out a $15 billion line of credit with the U.S. Treasury last month, the U.S. Postal Service can scrape by at least through March. That’s according to Ruth Goldway..."  
Source: federaltimes.com

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Lance Armstrong items on eBay

"... Get your Lance Armstrong items on eBay. There are plenty of eBay items to be found on eBay at the moment, but they are going fast. Get your Lance Armstrong postal logo jersey for work or get a signed jersey to collect. ..."  
Source: www.ebay.com

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Postal Service cuts could reach point savings not justified

PRC Urges USPS To Preserve Overnight Delivery

"... In an advisory opinion on the Postal Service’s “Network Rationalization” plan [PDF] issued Sept. 28, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) urged the Postal Service to preserve overnight mail delivery and concluded that ”there is a point in the Postal Service’s cost curve beyond which the additional savings captured are too small to justify the additional reduction of service that would result.” The advisory opinion is the commission’s response to the Postal Service’s plan to close or consolidate half of the nation’s mail processing plants and to reduce delivery service standards for first-class mail, standard mail, periodicals and package services...."  
Source: www.apwu.org

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Recycling priority and express mail packaging

USPS recycling policies hypocritical says one big-time shipper

"... Representatives from the USPS refused to discuss the matter on-camera, but referred 10 News to federal laws that said, "United States Postal Service shipping supplies...(are) the property of the (USPS) and...any matter mailed in these free boxes is charged the appropriate Express Mail or Priority Mail price, regardless of how the packaging is reconfigured."..."  
Source: www.wtsp.com

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As USPS crashes, they ask you not do the same

Postal Service Begs Floridians To ‘Please Stop Crashing Into Post Offices’

"... Even the U.S. Postal Service thinks Floridians are bonkers. This year alone, there have been eight completely unrelated incidents where someone crashed a car into a post office. But that statistic only covers Central Florida. The rest of the state is another story...."  
Source: jalopnik.com

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