POSTAL NEWS

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12.21.2008

What's going on under our finger-tips?


What are some of our customers doing with our services?   
Source: www.shroomery.org




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Extreme Deliveries


"... Charlie Chamberlain, 59, sits atop his horse, cautiously leading a train of 16 pack mules down a dusty, narrow trail of the Grand Canyon, delivering mail to Supai, Ariz., a village at the canyon’s bottom. Chamberlain forgoes the typical blue U.S. Postal Service outfit..."  
Source: www.americanprofile.com




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Union: Moving machines will hurt mail service


"... American Postal Union’s clerk craft says two machines capable of sorting 32,000 letters an hour do not need to be moved from Muskogee...."  
Source: www.muskogeephoenix.com




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12.18.2008

Man demands Salvation Army bell ringer leave Brea post office


"...saw the iconic bell ringers at the Birch Street post office –- staffed by employees of the Evangelical Christian Credit Union -– he decided to speak up. The Salvation Army is Christian-based. ..."  
Source: latimesblogs.latimes.com




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No jail time for mail thefts,


"...was arrested for theft of mail, a federal offense. Pfaff said she put him on emergency suspension, but said he then retired. ..."  
Source: www.eveningsun.com




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Clayco to Design-Build First Green Buildings for USPS


"... The United States Postal Service (USPS) is choosing Clayco Inc. as the design-builder for its first two LEED Certified buildings. Plans include the renovation and expansion of the mail Processing and Distribution Centers (P&DC) in Troy, Mich., and Greenville, S.C. ..."  
Source: www.mhmonline.com




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12.16.2008

Postal worker uncovered mail madness

Office snooping pays off


"...Senior managers allegedly were ordering clerks to undercount the daily mail volume, reroute trailers of unsorted mail and change the color codes ..."  
Source: www.philly.com




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12.13.2008

Striking workers should reject Canada Post offer: union


"...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




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12.08.2008

Operation Letters To Santa


"...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




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12.06.2008

OPM also instructs Federal agencies to accept belated Open Season enrollments

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


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12.05.2008


"...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





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12.03.2008

Bypass grandfather fights off Samurai sword post office raiders


"...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




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12.02.2008

Modified Work-Week Talks Stall


"... 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




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2008 Christmas stamps

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

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Destin will pay $15,000 to move a mailbox

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


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11.27.2008

Economy impacting postal deliveries


"... 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




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Area postal plant could be closed [Sarasota, FL area]


"...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




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Make your own holiday stamps with Stamps.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/




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11.26.2008

APWU Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Over Elimination of Tour 2


"...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




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11.24.2008

A mailman who didn't deliver


"... 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




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11.22.2008

Obama orders plan to create 2.5 million new jobs by 2011


"...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




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USPS hits the Trade Show Circuit

TRADE SHOWS PRODUCE RESULTS


"... 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




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11.18.2008

Husband dies, wife critical after motorcycle collides with mail truck


"...When the USPS truck turned left, the motorcycle collided with the truck. Currently, the collision is under investigation. ..."  
Source: www.azfamily.com




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Postal, Federal Employees Can Now Wear Election Gear


"...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




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Mail Handler NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM


"...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




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DHL Customers Should Switch to U.S. Postal Service


"... 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




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INAUGURATION DAY COMMEMORATIVE


"...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




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Approximately, how many permanent employees are employed by the U.S. Postal Service?

Answer: The Postal Service employs about 685,000 permanent workers.




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11.13.2008

Oldest operational post office in the state of Alabama

Mooresville Post Office


"... 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




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USPS - Small Parcel Bundle Sorter dumpers dumping


"...The HUGE "dumpers" which dump mail onto the conveyor belt. (Small Parcel Bundle Sorter).
..."  
Source: Video Found on www.youtube.com




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11.11.2008

Postal stamp from 1868 auctioned for $1,035,000

Rare Stamp Nearly Sets Record at Auction


"... sold to an anonymous telephone bidder for $1,035,000 as part of a three-day sale at ..."  
Source: www.artinfo.com




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Postal Service Looks To Cut 40,000 Jobs In First Layoff In History


"... 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)




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11.09.2008

Wearing or Displaying Presidential Candidate items after the Election


"... 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




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11.08.2008

Postal Examination Openings for California


"... Postal Examination Openings for California
City/State Announcement No. Exam No. Exam Title Opening Date Closing Date..."  
Source: employment-assistance.blogspot.com




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11.06.2008

Mailing Marijuana through the U-S mail

Mail Shipment of More Than 22 Pounds of Marijuana Lands Two Alabama Residents in Jail


"... Authorities said the marijuana, valued at almost $40,000 on the streets, was shipped from Texas...."  
Source: www.foxnews.com




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11.05.2008

GIS Gives United States Postal Service a Crime-Fighting Edge


"... 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




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11.04.2008

USPS Guidelines for Election Mail

United States Postal Service Mail Guidelines


"...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




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AMERICA IS COUNTING ON US: VOTE BY MAIL REACHES RECORD NUMBERS


"...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




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11.03.2008

Postal Service won't close Sioux City mail center


"... 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




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11.02.2008

Authorities seize postal parcels contain antique coins


"...Protecting Antiquities and Cultural Possessions in the General Authority for Antiquities and Museums..."  
Source: www.sabanews.net




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