from APWU OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, has issued citations and fines of $16,500 against the USPS for safety violations at the Charlotte NC postal facility. The citations, which were related to work on grinding machinery, were classified as “repeat” violations because the USPS was previously cited for the unsafe practice at a […]
As approximately 20,000 APWU members say bittersweet goodbyes to their co-workers and hit the clock for the last time today, we say, “Thank you! Farewell!” We wish you all the best as you begin a new chapter of your life. Thank you for your years of dedicated service to the American people and for the […]
Green Teams Help U.S. Postal Service Save Millions Savings and Revenue Surpass $76 Million WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service saved more than $52 million in 2012 by reducing energy, water, consumables, petroleum fuel use and solid waste to landfills, and generated nearly $24 million in revenue by recycling. Together, these actions to save costs […]
The Joint Labor Management Safety and Health Committee (JLMSHC) has agreed that the Postal Service must accommodate diabetic employees, including, if necessary, with “a private area to test blood-sugar levels or to take insulin.” The issue arose in August 2012, when the APWU received an inquiry from a union member who was dissatisfied with local […]
If you are a Transitional Employee (TE), you should have received a letter from NALC President Fredric Rolando concerning the process for applying for a career-track City Carrier Assistant (CCA) position by now. In addition, you should have received a booklet offering advice on taking the postal exam as well as practice exams. (Please note […]
Posting Timeline Released for 2013 PTPO/RMPO Offices Today, the Postal Service notified NAPUS of plans to post additional vacant offices that are scheduled to become 6-hour POStPlan offices. Offices on the next posting list will include those where POStPlan is implemented, making them 6 –hour offices on February 9, February 23, and March 9, 2013. […]
In his latest State of the Business video, PMG Pat Donahoe answers questions he has received from employees about important subjects affecting USPS. The PMG reports that most of the questions he received dealt with the status of legislation reforming the laws governing USPS. Congress didn’t approve legislation before it adjourned last month. “We’re starting […]
In response to an APWU request, the Postal Service has agreed to postpone any mode conversions of Postal Vehicle Service work to Highway Contract Routes (HCRs) at least until March 4, when an arbitration decision on the issue is expected, APWU President Cliff Guffey has announced. The agreement applies to California, where management planned to […]
The APWU has received reports that some retiring union members are receiving confusing and sometimes inaccurate information regarding their last day of work. If they are scheduled to work on Thursday, Jan. 31, (Day 6 of the Pay Period) retiring employees should report for duty. Tour 1 – For employees who are normally scheduled to […]
Postal Headquarters Responds to Management Association’s Concerns In response to concerns raised by the three management associations (NAPUS, NAPS and the League,) Postal Headquarters officials announced adjustments to the DUO process, which will be rolled out this Thursday, January 24, 2013. Adjustments will include changes to the DUO Financial Worksheets in CSDC, as well as […]