The NALC responds to recent media attacks

The NALC responds to recent media attacks
In recent days, the nation’s postal workers have been subjected to some misleading attacks in the news media.
Last Thursday, for example, a panel of conservative guests on the Fox Business Network’s “Money Rocks” program trotted out the notion that the United States Postal Service is no longer relevant and [...]

The Real Forever Stamp

Real Forever Stamp
Today there is so much talk and worry about a troubled Postal Service from employees on the workroom floor, and discussed by many in the general public. Pundits say many factors will impact the future of our business, including but not limited to labor crafts in the midst of contract re-negotiations, management officials [...]

THE STORY BEHIND POSTAL SERVICE’S UNOFFICIAL MOTTO

ETCHED IN STONE
THE STORY BEHIND POSTAL SERVICE’S UNOFFICIAL MOTTO
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers
from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.
The Postal Service has no official motto. The popular belief that it does is a tribute to America’s postal workers. The words above, thought by many to be [...]

Confessions of a Former Postal Station Manager

Confessions of a Former Station Manager – Congressional Response
by Guy Nohrenberg

Surely your boss would never falsify or engage in fraud or schemes in order to get undeserved raises and bonuses. If they did, there is section of Federal Law called Title 18, which includes criminal penalties such as fines, and imprisonment of up to 5 [...]

NAPUS Attorney Tells Postmasters To Be Careful With Facebook

During the National Association of Postmasters (NAPUS) national convention Phil Jones, the NAPUS Legal Defense Plan attorney, told Postmasters…
“You cannot expect any privacy on your Facebook page,” he said. “If you put something out there that can be viewed as derogatory toward the USPS, a customer or employee, you are opening yourself up to be [...]

Just 19 Days to Stop Postal Rate Hikes

Press Release: 9/15/2010
Crunch Time: Affordable Mail Alliance Releases First Print Ad
Just 19 Days to Stop Postal Rate Hikes
Washington, DC – The Affordable Mail Alliance – a coalition of non-profits, Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, major trade associations, consumer groups, and citizens representing the vast majority of the mail sent in the United States – today [...]

Senator Lisa Murkowski Says No To 5-Day Delivery

Senator Lisa Murkowski Comments to PRC
September 16, 2010 [Remarks As Prepared]
U.S. Postal Service Proposal for Five-Day Delivery Week
Chairman Goldway, Commissioners, thank you for inviting me here to speak to you about the potential effects of the Postal Service’s proposal to eliminate Saturday delivery on Alaskans. As you were unable to schedule a field hearing to [...]

Ex-Postal Employee Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

Ex-Postal Employee Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
Michele Smith Stole $214,017.53 in Postal Money Orders
PORTLAND, Ore. – U. S. District Court Judge Ancer L. Haggerty sentenced Michele Smith, 51, of Portland, Oregon, to serve 18 months in prison and ordered her to pay $201,034.74 in restitution to the U.S. Postal Service following last June’s guilty [...]

Postmaster General Addresses Need for Fundamental Change

Postmaster General Addresses Need for Fundamental Change
Work Hours Reduced, Productivity Increased as Fiscal Year Nears End
PORTLAND, OR — In his annual state of the business address to the mailing industry, Postmaster General John E. Potter today stressed that long-term sustainability for the Postal Service will be achieved through fundamental change.
“The Postal Service must have the [...]

Hatch Act Applies To All Postal Employees Including Telecommuters

Not on the job: Notes on election season and the Hatch Act

During this election season, remember the Hatch Act. It applies to all postal employees — including telecommuters.
Among other provisions, this federal law prohibits employees from engaging in political activity while on duty, in any government office, while wearing an official uniform or while using [...]