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Postal Service Announces Waiving the ASP Requirement for Impacted Employees

Postal Service Announces Waiving the ASP Requirement for Impacted Employees »

Negotiations between NAPS USPS has resulted in Postal Service Headquarters agreeing to eliminate the requirement for ASP training for impacted individuals who are applying for initial level positions in Phase Three. NAPS’ stated that since USPS...

July 24 2009 / 1 comment / Read More »
Clarification on Use of APWU FMLA Forms

Clarification on Use of APWU FMLA Forms »

(07/14/09) In response to a letter from the Postal Service stating that the APWU’s FMLA forms are not equivalent to the Department of Labor’s FMLA forms, the union has written the Postal Service clarifying our...

July 16 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Breaking News

Postal Service Updates Station and Branch Consolidation Initiative »

Postal Service Updates Station and Branch Consolidation Initiative

November 20, 2009 WASHINGTON—The U.S. Postal Service today updated the list of retail stations and branches that remain under review for possible consolidation, with only...

Nov 20 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Postal Service Ends 2009 with $3.8 Billion Loss »

Postal Service Ends 2009 with $3.8 Billion Loss

Postal Service Ends 2009 with $3.8 Billion Loss 2010 Financial Plan Predicts More Losses Next Year WASHINGTON—The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) today filed its 2009 fiscal...

Nov 16 2009 / 1 comment / Read More »

Postal Customer Satisfaction Score Reaches Four-Year High »

Postal Customer Satisfaction Score Reaches Four-Year High

November 13, 2009 Postal Customer Satisfaction Score Reaches Four-Year High New Customer Experience Measurement System Debuts for 2010 WASHINGTON—Despite continuing economic challenges, the Postal Service (USPS) continues...

Nov 13 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Postal Service Price List Effective January 4, 2010 »

Postal Service Price List Effective January 4, 2010

November 13, 2009 USPS last week announced prices for Priority Mail service will change Jan. 4, 2010. Customers also can look forward to several Priority...

Nov 13 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Editors Choice

Postal Service: Going Out of Business Sale »

Postal Service: Going Out of Business Sale

July 2, 2009 by Rick Owens – www.PostalEmployeeNetwork.com For those who do not work at USPS it may appear that the Postal Service is having a going out of business sale instead of a summer sale. The closure of branch after branch and office after office, and...

Jul 2 2009 / 4 comments / Read More »

Happy Anniversary – Postal ZIP Code »

Happy Anniversary – Postal ZIP Code

July 1, 2009 Today the USPS ZIP Code turns 46 years old. However, the cartoon figure, Mr. ZIP, originated serveral years earlier. Mr. ZIP, was adopted by USPS as the trademark for the Zoning Improvement Plan or ZIP Code, which began on July 1, 1963. Mr. ZIP was designed...

Jul 1 2009 / No comment / Read More »

Snail Mail? »

Snail Mail?

I never have liked the term snail mail. I just do not believe physical processing and delivery of mail can be compared to cyber space – but, that’s just me. Anyway, I did think this stamp image was rather cute. ...

Apr 23 2009 / 1 comment / Read More »

Travel

GATLINBURG – IN THE HEART OF THE SMOKIES »

GATLINBURG – IN THE HEART OF THE SMOKIESAh-h-h-h, the Smokies and Gatlinburg at night. We try to visit the Smoky Mountains each fall when the leaves have turned golden and the air is...

Apr 21 2009 / No comment / Read More »
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Clarification on Use of APWU FMLA Forms

Clarification on Use of APWU FMLA Forms

(07/14/09) In response to a letter from the Postal Service stating that the APWU’s FMLA forms are not equivalent to the Department of Labor’s FMLA forms, the union has written the Postal Service...

Jul 16, 2009 / More »

USPS Human Resources

Contact USPS Human Resources

Contact USPS Human Resources

Need to contact the USPS Shared Human Resources Center? Use the information below: Shared Human Resources Center HRSSC/Compensation & Benefits PO Box 970400 Greensboro, NC 27497-0400 Call: HRSSC at 1-877-477-3273 Fax: 336-662-4070 PLEASE NOTE: We cann0t answer Human Resource questions....

Apr 18, 2009 / More »

Proof of USPS Employment

Proof of Your USPS Employment or Income

Proof of Your USPS Employment or Income

USPS has joined more than 1,500 companies using The Work Number, an automated service that allows you to quickly — and securely — provide proof of your employment or income. You benefit from...

Apr 18, 2009 / More »

USPS Employee Deals

USPS Employee Deals

USPS Employee Deals

April 18, 2009   Currently USPS has negotiated deals and discounts for postal employee with the following merchants – See USPS College Courses Central Michigan University DeVry University Ellis College Of New York Institute of Technology Excelsior College Keiser University Strayer University University...

Apr 18, 2009 / More »

USPS ELM

USPS ELM

USPS ELM

The USPS ELM provides extremely important information for postal employees relating to their jobs, USPS career, retirement, etc. Access the USPS ELM Note: From time to time USPS changes their page links. Please let us...

Apr 18, 2009 / More »

Change Your Employee Address With USPS

How To Change Your USPS Employee Address

How To Change Your USPS Employee Address

Change Your USPS Employee Address Keeping your address and contact information up-to-date is important. Now you can do it online anytime, 24×7. You can update your residence and mailing addresses, phone numbers, and emergency...

Apr 18, 2009 / More »

Travel

GATLINBURG – IN THE HEART OF THE SMOKIES

GATLINBURG – IN THE HEART OF THE SMOKIES

Ah-h-h-h, the Smokies and Gatlinburg at night. We try to visit the Smoky Mountains each fall when the leaves have turned golden and the air is crisp and clean. Without fail we always reserve...

Apr 21, 2009 / More »

Editors Choice

Postal Service: Going Out of Business Sale

Postal Service: Going Out of Business Sale

July 2, 2009 by Rick Owens – www.PostalEmployeeNetwork.com For those who do not work at USPS it may appear that the Postal Service is having a going out of business sale instead of a summer...

Jul 2, 2009 / More »
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