POSTAL NEWS

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5.31.2011

Postal Service Reduction in Force (RIF) notices mailed out Friday

Postal Service sends out 2,400 RIF notices

"...Postal Service management-level employees could lose their jobs or end up in new positions under a reduction in force ..."  
Source: The Federal Times via postal-newsgroup.blogspot.com

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5.24.2011

New APWU Contract now in effect

APWU, USPS Sign New Contract

"...APWU President Cliff Guffey and Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe have signed the 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Their signatures formalize the new contract, which was ratified by APWU members on May 11. ..."  
Source: www.apwu.org

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5.22.2011

Wichita Falls Mail Processing Closure

Postal facility ceases operations

"...Machinery should start moving out of the Wichita Falls Mail Processing Annex facility off Hatton Road today, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Postal Service. ..."  
Source: www.timesrecordnews.com

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5.17.2011

April 2011 CPI-W

"... The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased 3.6 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 221.743 (1982-84=100). For the month, the index rose 0.8 percent prior to seasonal adjustment...."  
Source: www.bls.gov

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5.05.2011

PostalVision 2020

"... June 15, 2011, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 920 3230..."  
Source: www.postalvision2020.com

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4.26.2011

7 Reasons to Consider USPS Flat Rate Shipping

"...The United States Postal Service offers a number of flat rate boxes that may help online stores reduce shipping costs while improving shoppers' buying experience. ..."  
Source: www.practicalecommerce.com

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4.20.2011

Postal Service did not lose ashes of mother

Post office says mother's ashes not lost

"...Cremated remains that did not arrive in Hawaii on schedule by registered mail were not lost, just late, the U.S. Postal Service said Wednesday...."  
Source: www.upi.com

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Postal Service has apparently lost the ashes of his mother

Post Office Loses Cremated Remains

"... A Cottage Grove man spent a week in Hawaii waiting for his mother's ashes to arrive so they could be scattered at sea, but the U.S. Postal Service has apparently lost the ashes...."  
Source: www.channel3000.com

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4.19.2011

More direct mail discounts

"...A discount will be granted by the U.S. Postal Service to direct mailers who use special 2-D mobile barcodes on their letters and flats, according to Post & Parcel. ..."  
Source: www.123print.com

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4.17.2011

Ricin Case Plea Entered

Plea Entered in Ricin Case

"...Crooker suggested that even from jail it was possible to deliver dangerous materials through the nation's postal delivery system, Ortiz said. ..."  
Source: www.globalsecuritynewswire.org

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4.16.2011

APWU President Cliff Guffey elected as a vice president of the AFL-CIO

"... The AFL-CIO is the nation’s premier labor federation, dedicated to improving the lives of America’s working families. The organization’s mission is to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to the nation...."  
Source: www.apwu.org

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4.12.2011

Special solicitation for Japan approved by OPM for workplace collection

Relief and Reconstruction Efforts for Victims of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

"...a special solicitation is the best option for Federal employees to provide assistance through a workplace giving effort. However, employees may also give directly to charities involved in relief efforts regardless of whether they participated in their local CFC. ..."  
Source: Federal Employee News

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4.10.2011

USPS resumes delivery after gunpoint robbery of carrier

"...Service to about 750 homes and businesses was suspended Monday after carrier Michael Sellers reported being robbed at gunpoint by ..."  
Source: www.therepublic.com

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4.07.2011

Postal rate increase April 17

Some postal rates going up April 17; business users likely to feel the pinch

"...While the cost to mail a one ounce first class letter will remain at 44 cents, a number of other pricing changes will take effect April 17. On average most services will be going up 1.7 percent. ..."  
Source: www.willitsnews.com

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4.05.2011

Areas prepared for heavy snowfall brag about not missing work

There's no crying in Mt. Shasta

"...Brenda Pope, Postmaster at the level 20 office. “We got 88 inches in a 2-week span. But we don’t take days off because of snow.” ..."  
Source: usps.gov

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3.31.2011

USPS proposes streamlining review process for closing post offices

"...The changes present a new source of tension between USPS and postal regulators and union leaders, who fear that postal bosses are trying to bypass the regulation process and quickly make operational changes without proper consultation with customers. ..."  
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

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3.29.2011

City hopes to survey Ukiah post office building

"...The agency also claims the building needs repairs to its roof, fire alarm and its heating, cooling and ventilation system, and said its survey revealed a price tag of $780,000. In her letter, Rodin explains that the city requested "the full report related to the USPS' inspection and repair estimates for the (building)," but the request was denied. ..."  
Source: www.ukiahdailyjournal.com

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3.27.2011

Carol Stream District Office Closing

"...The district office employees in Carol Stream will be placed in other jobs in the postal service or offered voluntary early retirement, Hargadon said. ..."  
Source: chicagotribune.com

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3.25.2011

March 25 USPS Announcement

This post is courtesy of The Postal Newsgroup

The highly anticipated March 25 USPS announcement is referenced below as found on the USPS' website. The largest majority of the information was put out yesterday (March 24, 2011) detailing the district closings, the Voluntary Early Retirement (VER), The financial incentive programs being offered to eligible career non-bargaining employees in targeted groups at Headquarters, Headquarters-related Field Units, Area Offices and Customer Service District Offices (Administrative). However, the additional information provided in the following announcement that stands out boldly is 'additional staff reductions will occur as the Postal Service makes necessary changes to its network and retail operations. The full scope and financial impact of these personnel actions should be realized in one calendar year — by March 2012.' Read below to see the official release. Stay tuned and we will provide further internal information as it trickles out.



March 25 Postal Announcement

The Announcement
PMG ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF SEVEN DISTRICTS
I am confident we have developed a strong plan that takes a key step toward a leaner and less bureaucratic structure.

As part of the ongoing redesign of the Postal Service, PMG Pat Donahoe yesterday announced USPS will close 7 of its 74 district offices. This reflects continuing alignments within the organization to achieve core business strategies and, when fully implemented, will help realize approximately $750 million of annual cost savings (Link Extra, 3/23).

The district offices scheduled for closure — Columbus, OH, (Eastern Area); Southeast Michigan in Troy, MI, and Northern Illinois in Carol Stream, IL (Great Lakes Area); Southeast New England in Providence, RI (Northeast Area); South Georgia in Macon, GA, and Albuquerque in Albuquerque, NM (Southwest Area); and Big Sky in Billings, MT (Western Area) — house only administrative functions that will be assumed by surrounding district offices. The closures will not affect customer service, mail delivery, Post Office operations or ZIP codes.

“I am confident we have developed a strong plan that takes a key step toward a leaner and less bureaucratic structure. One that is fair to our employees and one that will meet the future needs of our customers and the mailing industry,” said Donahoe.

This organizational redesign builds on previous PMG announcements that include a 16 percent reduction in officer ranks, realigning revenue-generating business units, closing the Southeast Area Office, and further reducing the employee complement by about 7,500 positions.

While yesterday’s announcement focused on the administrative and executive corps, additional staff reductions will occur as the Postal Service makes necessary changes to its network and retail operations. The full scope and financial impact of these personnel actions should be realized in one calendar year — by March 2012.   

Reference: usps.gov
emphasis (bold-print) added by The Postal Newsgroup


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3.24.2011

Postal Service to close 7 district offices

USPS offering $20,000 buyouts, shutting seven district offices

"...announced plans to shutter seven of 74 USPS district offices. The seven are in: Columbus, Ohio; Troy, Mich.; Carol Stream, Ill.; Providence, R.I.; Macon, Ga.; Billings, Mont.; and Albuquerque, N.M. ..."  
Source: www.federaltimes.com

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3.23.2011

USPS 2011 Special Incentive Offer for targeted non-bargaining groups

"... On March 23, 2011, the Postal Service announced a Special Incentive offer for the following targeted groups:

Career non-bargaining employees assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Field Units, including PCES and attorneys
Career non-bargaining employees assigned to Area Offices, including PCES
Career non-bargaining employees assigned to District Customer Service Offices (the offer includes PCES in closing districts only)..."  
Source: usps.gov

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3.22.2011

No Radiation Found in Hawaii Mail (Yet?)

No Radiation Found in Hawaii Mail (Yet?)

"... radiation levels were detected at the New York and San Francisco centers during routine screenings conducted by the Customs and Border Protection, said Duke Gonzalez, media spokesman for the United States Postal Service in Hawaii. ..."  
Source: www.civilbeat.com

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3.20.2011

Fake U.S. Postal Service Van Found

D P S Troopers Find Fake U.S. Postal Service Van

"... Department of Public Safety seized a late model white minivan with U.S. Post Office..."  
Source: www.krgv.com

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3.15.2011

Highlights of the New Contract for the APWU

Highlights of the New Collective Bargaining Agreement

"...The agreement limits excessing outside of an installation or craft to no more than 40 miles from the installation in most cases and to no more than 50 miles in any case. If management cannot place employees within 50 miles, the parties will jointly determine what steps may be taken. ..."  
Source: contractnegotiations.blogspot.com

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3.14.2011

Dispelling rumors of an APWU Contract Agreement

APWU Contract Deal? Contract Negotiations Update for March 14, 2011

No official news of a contract agreement

"...The www.postalnewsblog.com has reported "a tweet from the Mid Florida APWU Local claims the union and the USPS have reached a contract agreement." [Reference: http://www.postalnewsblog.com/2011/03/12/report-apwu-and-usps-reach-contract-deal/]. However the PostalReporter News Blog [Reference: http://www.postalreporternews.net/tag/apwu-contract-negotiations/] reports the "USPS Denies Contract Agreement Reached With APWU".

In an effort to investigate the report, we went straight to the most applicable source ..."  
Source: contractnegotiations.blogspot.com

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3.10.2011

Postal Downsizing Announcement March 25

Postal Service to cut 7,500 positions this month, 30,000 by end of year

"...The U.S. Postal Service will announce March 25 a downsizing of approximately 7,500 supervisory, managerial and postmaster positions. Most of those positions are filled, but many are not..."    postal news

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3.08.2011

Dogs put down after attack on postal worker

"...Two pit bulls that were suspected of severely wounding a postal worker in central Missouri ..."  
Source: www.kansascity.com

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3.05.2011

Impact of taking another federal job before retirement,

Changing jobs under CSRS

"...am unclear as to how my retirement/salary would be affected if I took another federal job before retirement ..."  
Source: federaltimes.com

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3.01.2011

Manilla moves in on Postal turf

Why will Manilla change your life?

"...You get too much mail. A lot of it is junk mail and the mail you do care about, often gets lost. It is not easy managing it all, and you could definitely do without the clutter. Instead of wasting time organizing piles of mail, you could be spending time doing something you actually like. ..."  
Source: www.manilla.com

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2.26.2011

Shutdown: What you need to know

"...The Postal Service, which is self-funded, will continue to operate. How many federal workers would be furloughed? The last time the federal government went dark was during the Clinton administration. Some 800000 workers were sent home during the first ..."  
Source: cnn.com

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2.22.2011

Postal rate increases do not include first-class letters for now

"...postage for standard one-ounce letters will remain at 44 cents, while other first-class and periodicals postage is set to rise by an average of about 1.74 ..."  
Source: www.ncbr.com

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2.18.2011

former U.S. Customs inspector dressed in a postman's uniform nabbed

"..."It's fairly unique for officers to encounter someone wearing a U.S. Postal Service uniform when they are coming across the border from Mexico, so it certainly raised some eyebrows during the inspection process," Pauza told Reuters by telephone . ..."  
Source: www.reuters.com

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2.12.2011

Ronald Reagan Stamp

Area post office celebrates first day for Reagan stamp

"...The postal service on Thursday released the newest stamp honoring America’s 40th president, Ronald Reagan. A dedication ceremony was held in the Ronald Reagan Birthplace and Museum, Tampico. ..."  
Source: www.newstrib.com

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2.10.2011

What are the effects of industrial grade paper sorters, like those in the post office?

Is Paper Dust Potentially Harmful?

"...Contrary to what management and the union may say, paper dust can be a hazard to postal workers, causing and exacerbating respiratory problems. Sorting machines could also theoretically disperse contaminants (such as anthrax) intentionally sent through the mail into postal facilities, further adding to the risk of the job. ..."  
Source: www.scientificamerican.com

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2.09.2011

Postal Service Considers Moving Some Huntsville Operations To Birmingham

"...has resulted in an excess number of employees and equipment in some mail processing operations. In November, the Postal Service began a study at the Huntsville Processing and Distribution Facility to determine how easy and effective it would be to consolidate some operations to the Birmingham Processing and Distribution Center. ..."  
Source: WHNT News

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2.08.2011

Woman tries to mail live puppy

"...She was stopped from posting the parcel when a stunned postal worker saw it move and then heard it panting, reports the Star Tribune newspaper. ..."  
Source: www.irishemigrant.com

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1.31.2011

Are the postal unions standing in the way of making changes you need to make?

The new postmaster general speaks out

Postmaster General: "...No. They are led by good people. The presidents are very good people. They're people. They're looking at the challenges that we have with the same, 'Oh my goodness' that everybody else does. These guys, I'll tell you, we've reduced head count in this organization by 225,000 people since the year 2000. There are very few labor unions in the world who wouldn't be jumping up and down ranting and raving about that. ..."  
Source: washingtonpost.com

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1.28.2011

USPS finds Marijuana in package

"...says he mailed the package to himself and has been doing this for several years. According to the arrest affidavit ..."  
Source: www.kxan.com

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1.22.2011

Plan to Close Processing Facility Draws Anger, Frustration

"...According to the plan, all mail will be transported to a processing facility in Oakland. This prompted concerns about a delay in delivery, especially around election time and Tax Day, traditionally the busiest day of the year for the mail system. ..."  
Source: patch.com

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1.21.2011

Postal Service anticipates a Reduction in Force and Voluntary Early Retirement

PMG PLANS TO STREAMLINE MANAGEMENT, MATCH WORKFORCE TO WORKLOAD

"... “As we continue our redesign, we anticipate that Reduction in Force and Voluntary Early Retirement processes will be initiated by the end of this fiscal quarter,” adds Donahoe. ..."  
Source: usps.gov

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