Well-known downtown Springfield mailman marries fellow postal worker
"...Cephas “Smokey” Stover married his longtime girlfriend Bonita Wipert of 26 years, in a small ceremony in Springfield attended by family and friends ..." Source: www.springfieldnewssun.com
If you arethinking of retiring it is time to start prepping for this action. This will be the first short article in a series of articles to help you make the transition as easy as it should be. Like most things in life, like buying a new car, knowledge is the key to the most informed decision. Let's start with Social Security. The first step we recommend is to sign up for a 'My Social Security' account at: https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/. With a 'My Social Security' account you can get a good idea/estimate of what amount you will receive in social security payments at full retirement age, at age 70 and at your early retirement age. Signing up for a 'My Social Security' account will put the tools and information you need at your fingertips. Besides getting your estimated benefits you can view your earnings record as well. This is an important step in making sure that Social Security has an accurate accounting of the wages you have earned toward figuring your Social Security pay. Upon reviewing your earnings history and in the event you see something was omitted in error or something is reported inaccurately, you can contact Social Security to rectify the situation before retirement instead of freaking out at the last minute. We strongly recommend you sign up now to ease your transition.
"...Police said two black men dressed in hoodies jumped over the home’s fence and got into a black SUV and fled.
According to officials, that is when the shots were fired. “He also witnessed the passenger extend half of his body outside of the vehicle, turn around and take a shot at him,” said Ivan Rodriguez of the U.S. Postal Inspector Service. 'Apparently, the suspects fleeing believed that the carrier, perhaps, was en route, chasing them or what have you.' ..." Source: wsvn.com
Postal worker share of health insurance premiums to rise 3% (Career employees represented by the union) over life of contract
New union contract ensures pay raises, COLAs for postal workers
"...'We were unable to stop management’s demand that employees pay a greater share of health insurance premiums,' Dimondstein said.
The portion of health care premiums paid by employees will increase 1 percent per year for the next three years ..." Source: federalnewsradio.com
Snippet of Article: "...The complaint shows smugglers would first sneak the drugs in from Mexico. The drugs include oxycodone, methylphenidate (Ritalin), hydrocodone, hydromorphone, amphetamine, and alprazolam (Xanax)...."
Driver hits, kills postal service driver after running red light
"... Police say the driver of a log truck ran a red light and crashed into a U.S. Postal Service delivery truck, killing the postal service driver..." Source: www.cbs46.com
NLRB Hearing: Testimony Addresses USPS Plans To Move Work from Public Post Offices to Staples
"...Tabbita’s testimony established that the USPS’s deal with Staples constituted contracting out of bargaining unit work.
During Tabbita's testimony, the NLRB General Counsel introduced several documents that the Postal Service and Staples insisted were confidential and, for the second and third day in a row, the hearing was temporarily closed to the public while the documents were discussed ..." Source: www.apwu.org
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Some postal workers are expected to speak out about what they call bad management at the United States Postal Service Office downtown ..." Source: www.wbrc.com
Lafayette man sentenced for shooting at postal worker
"...Sonnier was arrested and charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder and one count of attempted second-degree murder after he shot at least once at a U.S. Postal Service vehicle which was occupied by a worker. The postal employee was not injured ..." Source: www.theadvertiser.com
More 'postal support employees' have been attaining permanent status at U.S. Postal Service
"... As a "postal support employee," she said she never knew when she'd work or how many hours. She never knew if her pay would cover her bills. To make ends meet, the single mother of three had to take a second job...." Source: www.baltimoresun.com
"...In 2013, the Postal Service unveiled plans to move or consolidate six Houston stations: Memorial Park at 10505 Town And Country Way; Julius Melcher at 2802 Timmons; Greenbriar at 3740 Greenbriar; University at 1319 Richmond; Medical Center at 7205 Almeda and Southmore at 4110 Almeda. By late 2014, the Yale Street station and downtown's Houston General Post Office at 401 Franklin were for sale, but the Southmore station had been spared ..." Source: www.chron.com
Report Predicts Major USPS Downsizing - But Is It on Target?
"... Postal officials aren’t planning any major job reductions this year and seem to have backed off of earlier plans to implement significant cuts in the coming years..." Source: deadtreeedition.blogspot.com
Going postal: The surprising stock that's doubled this year
"... With a 135 percent rise this year, the third-best-performing stock in the broad S&P 1500 index is an unexpected name: Stamps.com..." Source: www.cnbc.com
USPS answers some questions about recent mail theft
"...We've been hearing from frustrated and angry viewers all week about dozens of recent break ins to community mail boxes, many of them in the Summerlin community ..." Source: www.ktnv.com
Detailed Images of Your Incoming Mail from the Postal Service
"... Participate in this new USPS service enhancement test and get images of the mail that will be placed in your mailbox each day. Black and white images of your actual letter-sized mail pieces, processed by USPS sorting equipment, will be provided to you each morning. Flat-sized pieces, such as catalogues or magazines, may be added in the future. Participation is limited to certain ZIP Codes ™ at this time. See the FAQs for more details...." Source: realmail.usps.com
U.S. Postal Service Warns Washington Newspaper: No Marijuana Ads In The Mail
"...The U.S. Postal Service sent a letter Nov. 27 to the Chinook Observer in Long Beach, Wash., saying it's illegal to mail a newspaper with medical or recreational weed ads ..." Source: www.wweek.com
Convicted mail bomber found in Beaver County hospital
"... McFadden was charged with sending a bomb-rigged jewelry box to a woman in New York whom he had not seen in 14 years, according to published reports at the time of his arrest in 1985.
The 3-inch pipe bomb exploded Oct. 8, 1985, while being processed at the Postal Service bulk mail center in Marshall..." Source: triblive.com
"...In revising the MS-1 Handbook, Operation and Maintenance of Real Property, management is attempting to eliminate a substantial number of Maintenance Craft jobs. In the process, it will make the postal facilities less safe, less comfortable, and less efficient.
The Postal Service intends to replace current procedures with a Building Automation System that remotely monitors building equipment, reduces workhours, eliminates required preventive maintenance, and runs machines to failure ..." Source: www.apwu.org
"...predictions that lower service standards would wreak havoc on mail delivery were substantiated in a “Management Alert” issued by the USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) ..." Source: Federal Employee News
"...“The Inspectors,” a new dramatic series about the Postal Inspection Service’s efforts to fight crime and protect the mail, will debut Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10:30 a.m. ..." Source: postalaffairsblog.intelisent.com
"...After 40 years of service with the USPS she held on to the mail Jeep that she worked so hard in. Jim had created visions in his mind of one day customizing mom's Postal. So when it was time for Jim to step up to and make something totally custom out of the stock Jeep, he was ready and willing to introduce his hot rod influence..." Source: www.trucktrend.com
Postal Reform Bill Needs Work, But Needs to Be Passed
"...Postal Service replied with a statement saying it was “particularly gratified that the bill…will ensure that our retiree health benefits program will adopt the best practices of the private sector and fully integrate with Medicare ..." Source: www.dmnews.com
USPS Hit with Nearly $80,000 in OSHA Fines at South Carolina Plant
"...After inspections at a Greenville, SC, mail processing plant, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) issued four citations for safety violations and fines of $79,900 on Sept. 15.
One violation was labeled “willful;” three others were considered “serious.” ..." Source: www.apwu.org
"..."A decision to suspend mail delivery to customers on this street was based on a recurring threat to a letter carrier from a customer’s pet loose in that neighborhood. Affected customers were not notified properly due to an administrative error. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and have taken steps to ensure it does not happen again..." Source: www.kpho.com
"...On Thursday the 24th, collection boxes in affected areas will be removed and locked. On Friday the 25th, the Philadelphia Main Office, the William Penn Delivery Annex, and the Fairmount and Spring Garden Stations will have carriers complete deliveries by 1 p.m. No delivery or collection of mail will take place in these areas on Saturday or Sunday. Full operations will resume on Monday the 28th. ..." Source: www.dmnews.com
"...In 2013, Mystic celebrated its 90th anniversary. It’s fun to think about how many people began collecting stamps with our help, and humbling to know hundreds of thousands of collectors placed their trust and loyalty in Mystic. We’re also proud of our growth – after beginning as one-room, one-man operation, Mystic has become America’s Leading Stamp Dealer. That gives us the chance to be a powerful advocate for you, for the hobby, and for the future of stamp collecting. ..." Source: www.mysticstamp.com
UPDATED: Lyons Post Office robbed, employee assaulted, investigation ongoing
"...the employee was approached as she was locking up, then assaulted.
The 25-year-old employee, who has been employed at the post office for less than one year, was transported ..." Source: www.gcdailyworld.com
Postal worker accused of assaulting woman retrieving mail
"... A U.S. postal worker faces assault charges in an attack on a woman who recorded part of the encounter with her cell phone..." Source: www.9news.com
"...The U.S. Postal Service kicks off the holidays by selling Charlie Brown Christmas Forever stamps, starting October 1.
There will be booklets of 20 stamp that feature 10 still frames from the 1965 TV special “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” to celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary ..." Source: wtkr.com
Fortenberry takes complaints of slow mail delivery to U.S. postmaster; days later, his town hall invites get delayed
"...Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska recently sent a letter to the U.S. postmaster sharing Nebraskans’ grievances over slow mail delivery, including overdue charges because of late credit card payments and delayed arrival of prescription drugs..." Source: www.omaha.com
Decatur woman federally indicted with stealing mail, wire fraud
"...was stealing mail and credit cards out of mailboxes in Madison County. Between April 7 and 10, she was in possession of more than 200 letters and other pieces of mail that had been stolen from numerous mailboxes in the county, according to the four-count indictment. ..." Source: www.al.com
NLRB Files Complaint against USPS over Staples Deal
"...The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint charging that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) violated its collective bargaining agreement with the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) and national labor laws when it joined a Staples shipping partner program last year. ..." Source: multichannelmerchant.com
Bernie Sanders draws biggest crowd of any 2016 candidate yet
"...“At the end of the day, they may have the money, but we have the people,” he continued. “And when the people stand together, we can do anything.” Bernie Sanders said ..." Source: www.msnbc.com
"...In management’s plan, older, career workers would lose cost-of-living raises and be forced to worry about layoffs, plant closings and higher healthcare costs.
The public would be left to wonder whether there will be a public postal system or whether they will, once again, be ripped off by private companies that have no concern for the public good.
The APWU’s contract proposals include fair and reasonable wage increases, limits on subcontracting, more career jobs, improvements for Postal Support Employees (PSEs), limits on excessing, and better service for our customers..." Source: www.apwu.org
Amazon Calls for Renegotiating ePacket Deal with China
"...Misener pointed out some rather odd pricing disparities that have resulted from that deal. By his estimate, the cost to ship a one-pound package from South Carolina to New York City would run nearly $6; from Beijing to NYC: $3.66.
The terminal dues provided through the UPU framework are a money-losing proposition for the U.S. Postal Service and many other national posts, according to USPS Inspector General David Williams. ..." Source: www.ecommercebytes.com
"...Save the Post Office explained that the exigent increase was expected to end in August, but the court ruling remanded one aspect of the case that could see the cost of a stamp remain at 49 cents for many months. ..." Source: www.ecommercebytes.com
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