Witness List for the Postal Regulatory Commission Field Hearing Chicago, Illinois Monday, June 21, 2010 Panel 1 John Seebeck – Direct Marketing Business Director, Crate and Barrel – Northbrook, IL Chris Luthin – Executive V.P. of Operations, Caremark Pharmacy Services – Northbrook, IL Dan O’Brien – Director of Postage Strategy, First Data – Omaha, NE […]
ENSURING A VIABLE FUTURE BOARD CHAIRMAN STRESSES NEED FOR FLEXIBILITY, SPEED USPS Board of Governors Chairman Louis Giuliano last week discussed the Postal Service’s 10-year action plan with major business mailers from across the country. “Speaking for the Board of Governors, I fully support management’s plan in its entirety,” said Giuliano. “It’s a balanced, comprehensive […]
On June 8, 2010 the Whitehouse announced the withdrawal of the nomination of Paul Steven Miller to the USPS Board of Governors. There was no explanation given for this withdrawal of nomination. Harvard Law School writes: “For much of his career, Paul Steven Miller ’86 has advocated for “those people,” whether they be black, Latino, over 40, […]
USPS Board Will Hold Closed Session in Louisville June 21 and 22 Times and Dates: 4 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2010; and 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Place: Louisville, Kentucky, at the Brown Hotel, 335 West Broadway. Status: (Closed). Matters To Be Considered: Monday, June 21, at 4 p.m. (Closed) 1. Strategic Issues. 2. Financial […]
Former Postal Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing United States and District of Columbia Treasury Checks from Mail June 2, 2010 WASHINGTON – Shareen Wilson, 42, a former mail carrier with the United States Postal Service (“USPS”), pleaded guilty to one count of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1341 and […]
June 10, 2010 April/May Comments to PRC Favor Delivery for 5 days or LESS! by Rick Owens – Postal Employee Network According to comments submitted to the PRC during the months of April and May 2010 the majority of respondents favored changing delivery to 5 days or LESS. In fact, the PRC report reflects the following: […]
US Labor Department’s OSHA fines US Postal Service nearly $300,000 for exposing workers to electrical hazards at Pittsburgh, Pa., facility PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the U.S. Postal Service for workplace safety violations related to electrical hazards found at the Pittsburgh mail processing facility located […]
US Labor Department’s OSHA fines US Postal Service nearly $500,000 for exposing workers to electrical hazards at 2 Philadelphia facilities PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the U.S. Postal Service for workplace safety violations related to electrical hazards found at two Philadelphia facilities after receiving complaints about […]
NALC: Stop USPS from Making ‘Big Mistake’ NALC is taking its campaign to preserve the long-term viability of the Postal Service to the streets this summer. President Fred Rolando launched the “Save Saturday Delivery” campaign with a national mailing to branch leaders and state-level legislative activists. Included in the mailing is a comprehensive toolkit designed […]
TN Congressman Steve Cohen issued the following statement: This morning I spoke at the 91st Biennial Tennessee State Association of Letter Carriers Convention. As you may know, in an effort to address budget constraints, the United States Postal Service is proposing to shorten the current six day delivery week to five days. I am a […]