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March 31, 2010
by Rick Owens
Postal Employee Network
Postal or Federal Employee Pay and Benefits – Just Who Is Paid the Most?
Time and time again postal employees continually read that postal employee pay and benefits are just too high – critics always like to point out that 80% of USPS costs is labor.
Just today Newsweek states “Perhaps [...]
WASHINGTON — The Postal Service today took its case for five-day delivery to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).
The Postal Service is required by law to seek an advisory opinion from the PRC any time a nationwide change in service is proposed. Today’s filing begins the PRC review.
A report accompanying the request notes, “The Postal Service [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 25, 2010, Reps. Lynch, Chaffetz and Davis announced the reconvening of the Congressional Postal Caucus (CPC). Recently, the United States Postal Service unveiled a new business model to address unprecedented challenges largely due to the current economic environment and the rise in alternative means of communication. If nothing is done, [...]
Ever wanted to read how much your local union officers are paid?
Or maybe you just want to see the disbursements, assets, and liabilities of your local. If so try this link:
http://kcerds.dol-esa.gov/query/getOrgQry.do
After the page opens just look for Union Name and then choose your union from the drop-down list – this would be NALC – APWU [...]
To help control costs: USPS seeks changes to its legislative, regulatory oversight
Postal Service plans to help close its projected deficit include legislative and regulatory changes to eliminate the prepayment of retiree health benefits, change frequency of delivery and restructure price caps mandated by the Postal Law of 2006.
“We’re asking Congress to restructure our payments for [...]
Regarding 5 Day Delivery Here’s What USPS Has to Say…
Why is five-day delivery needed?
The Postal Service is facing unprecedented volume declines and a projected $238 billion shortfall during the next decade. To ensure that America continues to have a viable Postal Service, the Postmaster General has introduced a comprehensive plan including cost cutting, increased productivity [...]
March 12, 2010
Postal Service Seeks Change in Service Classification
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today is filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to change the designation of some Post Office Boxes from monopoly to competitive designation – a move to allow greater flexibility to meet the needs of customers.
The Postal Accountability and [...]
PHYSICIAN PLEADS GUILTY TO HEALTH CARE FRAUD OFFENSE
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has investigated many fraudulent workers’ compensation claim cases. Most of these investigations involve postal employees scamming the system. But, employees aren’t the only ones who abuse the system. Sometimes, medical providers used by postal employees injured on the job, defraud and abuse [...]
3.10.10
For a viable Postal Service: USPS must have flexibility to manage its workforce efficiently
The Postal Service has been named the most trusted government agency for five consecutive years. This annual survey of Americans found that the ranking is tied directly to the trust customers place in their letter carriers.
But the changing face of the Postal [...]
3/10/10
As you have heard, the OIG, in Janaury 2010, found that USPS overfunded the CSRS retirement fund by some $75 billion. As a retired CSRS employee I was curious as to whether or not there was ANY possiblity that postal CSRS contributors could have somehow been overcharged as well. So, I wrote the OIG and the [...]
Underused Postal Resources Could Benefit Postal Service and U.S. Citizens
Senator Webb to Postmaster General: Keep Post Offices Open Until Reform is Enacted
Senator Levin Says Reform Bill an Important Step in Preserving Postal Service
Senators Call on Postmaster General to Extend Closure Moratorium So House Can Consider Senate-Passed Plan to Protect Rural Offices
Eleven New Criminal Enforcement Actions Against Postal Union Representatives or Officers
Senator Tester is ‘going after the high salaries of top Postal Service executives’
Senator Baucus Postal Service Work Day In Missoula