WASHINGTON — Separate contract negotiations with the National Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO (NALC) and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, AFL-CIO (NPMHU) have come to an impasse. Under the statutory procedures that apply to postal labor negotiations, if both sides agree, the parties may first engage in mediation and, if unsuccessful, go to interest [...]
January 21, 2012 | Posted in
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USPS declines to extend contract talks; NALC ‘disappointed’
Union to seek agreement in mediation
Jan. 20, 2012 — Today, the United States Postal Service declined to extend collective-bargaining negotiations with the National Association of Letter Carriers, triggering an impasse that will automatically send the matter to mediation under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. [...]
January 21, 2012 | Posted in
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Alabama Championship collectible commemorative envelopes
Alabama District – USPS
In celebration of the University of Alabama’s 14th National Football Championship, the USPS Alabama District will have available in select offices in Alabama on January 27 the limited edition Alabama Championship collectible commemorative envelopes for $10 each and double matted art (suitable for framing) for $25 each.
ROLL TIDE!
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January 20, 2012 | Posted in
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A bipartisan majority in the House backs six-day mail delivery
NALC
The NALC has learned that 218 House members from both parties—a majority—have now signed on as co-sponsors of H.Res. 137, the measure introduced by Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO) that expresses the sense of the House that the USPS should take “all appropriate measures” to ensure continuation [...]
January 20, 2012 | Posted in
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The U.S. Postal Service today asked the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to expedite consideration of the Postal Service’s plan to make its operations more efficient, reduce costs and ensure the long-term affordability of mail.
The request filed with the PRC calls on the Commission to issue its non-binding advisory opinion on planned Postal Service network and [...]
January 18, 2012 | Posted in
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It’s nobody’s business
USPS Public disclosure policy and lobbying restrictions
USPS has rules — designed to protect both the Postal Service and employees — that prohibit the communication of confidential, proprietary, and non-public information, as well as information that would violate anti-lobbying laws. These rulers are important, in times such as these, when legislative action has dominated [...]
January 17, 2012 | Posted in
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U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, PA-11, sent a letter to two high-ranking officials with the United States Postal Service asking that the post office in the Borough of Shickshinny reopen as quickly as possible.
The Shickshinny post office was damaged and closed during the flooding associated with Tropical Storm Lee in September 2011.
“The citizens of Shickshinny Borough [...]
January 14, 2012 | Posted in
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Congressman Higgins Requests Meeting with U.S. Postmaster General
Higgins Calls Existing Data Calling for WNY Closings Inadequate and Insulting
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) wants answers from the United States Postal Service and he’s going to the top. Frustrated by the lack of data to justify closings and drastic job cuts in Western New York, the Congressman is [...]
January 14, 2012 | Posted in
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APWU Warns Members: Beware of Risks in USPS Campaign For Voluntary Transfers to Letter Carrier
The APWU is warning union members of risks associated with a management campaign to encourage career Clerk, Maintenance and Motor Vehicle Craft employees to volunteer for reassignments to the Letter Carrier Craft.
In a letter dated Jan. 3 [PDF], management notified the [...]
January 13, 2012 | Posted in
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service has launched a new mobile application for iPhone users that allows them to use the device’s camera to scan barcodes on shipping labels for quick, easy and convenient tracking of their packages and other mail. The application stores the label numbers so customers can easily recheck the status of [...]
January 12, 2012 | Posted in
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