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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Bad Management: Postal Workers say there is more to the story after assault

Postal workers respond to workplace assault

"...MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - 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

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US Senate hearing on USPS

"...U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs is set to hold a full committee hearing on the subject of “Laying Out the Reality of the United States Postal Service” on 21 January ..."   
Source: postandparcel.info

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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

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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

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Postal Service continues downsizing

USPS moves Heights station in ongoing downsizing

"...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

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Top 6,035 Complaints and Reviews about USPS

"...Consumer Complaints & Reviews of the United States Postal Service ..."   
Source: www.consumeraffairs.com

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USPS Downsizing?

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

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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

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USPS answers some questions about dozens of recent break ins to community mail cluster boxes

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

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Sign-Up Now! Detailed Images of Your Incoming Mail from the Postal Service

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

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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

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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

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PRC Invites Public Comments on Postal Service Metrics

"...The PRC asks for interested parties to file comments with it by December 14 on the following ..."   
Source: www.dmnews.com

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Cartoon: Central Massachusetts Mail Delivery Delays Due to Moving Mail Processing

Landgren cartoon: Slow mail day

"...Don Landgren cartoon about Massachusetts mail delivery delays ..."   
Source: www.heraldnews.com

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Management’s New BEM Motto: Run to Failure!

"...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

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OIG Recommends Putting a Hold on Plant Closures

"...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

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Postal-themed TV drama debuts this weekend

"...“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

1972 Jeep Postal- A Family Affair

"...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

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Carper postal bill would force retiree integration with Medicare

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

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Postal Service Hit with Nearly $80,000 in OSHA Fines at South Carolina Plant

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

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Neighbors perplexed by lack of mail delivery

"..."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

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Papal Visit Will Cause Postal Delays

"...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

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Mystic Stamp Company for Stamp Collectors

https://www.mysticstamp.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

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Post Office robbed, employee assaulted, investigation ongoing

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

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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

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Postal Service to sell "Charlie Brown" Christmas Stamps

USPS to sell ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ stamps

Charlie Brown Christmas Stamps

"...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

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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

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Decatur, Alabama woman federally indicted with stealing mail

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

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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

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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

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We Are Fighting for a Just Future (APWU)

We Are Fighting for a Just Future

"...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

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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

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USPS Must Lower the Cost of First Class Stamp

"...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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What is going on with mail delivery in America?

Misdelivered mail: Getting USPS to respond

"... From mail in the wrong mail boxes to packages on the wrong door steps, Slaugh and other residents say misdelivered mail has plagued their Southeast Bellevue community for more than a year. Slaugh is just thankful the neighbor who recently got her mail is honest. "My American Express credit card and my bank statement with all my numbers- everything on it, went to her," Slaugh explained. ..."   
Source: www.komonews.com

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How the Postal Service Provides Special Services to Big Mailers

Nationwide intentionally delayed mail pickup to avoid same-day pricing, SEC alleges

"...Nationwide instructed the post office to divide mail directed to the P.O. box for its variable contract business from mail directed to P.O. boxes for other lines of business and maintain it in separate areas of the post office loading dock. ..."   
Source: www.marketwatch.com

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Letter: Can USPS service get any worse ...guess the public doesn't realize 82 more plants are to be consolidated

Letter: Can service from USPS get any worse in F-M?

"...A month or so ago, the Moorhead Post Office declared that any first-class letter mailed from the Moorhead Post Office would no longer be delivered in the Fargo-Moorhead area the next day; it will now take two days. ..."   
Source: www.inforum.com

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First-Class Mail (FCM) volume declines almost zero in some geographic locations

Declines in Postal Service Mail Volume Vary Widely Across the U.S.

"...Declining First-Class Mail (FCM) volumes pose a major financial challenge to the U.S. Postal Service because FCM contributes by far the largest proportion of revenue to the Postal Service’s bottom line. Between fiscal years 1995 and 2013, FCM single-piece volume dropped by 61 percent. But a close analysis of the decrease reveals significant variations in this decline by geographic area. In some areas, for instance, the percent of volume lost was even greater than 61 percent, but in other areas, it was almost zero. ..."   
Source: postalaffairsblog.intelisent.com

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Mail processing ends at U.S. Postal Service distribution center on 9th Street in Oshtemo Township

"...Todd said she was unable to provide a count of how many workers will continue at the plant. As of Friday, Sarratt estimated that the center had about 16 mail handlers, seven custodial workers, six motor vehicle services workers, and three or four supervisors. ..."   
Source: www.mlive.com

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'Gratuitious Violence' Blocks Postal from Google Play, Dev Says

"...A port of 1997's ultra-violent game Postal has been rejected by Google for publishing on Google Play due to its "gratuitous violence."..."   
Source: www.gamespot.com

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