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Pirate’s Alley
Pirate Alley (or Pirate’s Alley, as many call it) is the subject of much legend and lore, some true, and much false. It is one of the “must see” locations of the French Quarter. Some claim that it was a haven for pirates in days past, while others claimed that slaves were sold at the […]
USPS Sacks Associate Supervisor Program (ASP)
On April 10, 2009 Susan M. LaChance, Vice President Employee Development & Diversity, USPS notified the Managers, Human Resources, Area that the Associate Supervisor Program (ASP) is being canceled because of the current business conditions. Read more
NALC: VER UPDATE
USPS has extended the deadline to elect the Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) option for eligible carriers until June 19, 2009. Carriers who are 50 with at least 20 years of service, or any age with at least 25 years of service, may choose to take the option and may select one of three effective dates: […]
APWU: ‘Summer Sale’ Will Discount Our Future
April 16, 2009 Burrus Update #05-09, April 15, 2009 In response to declining mail volume and deteriorating financial circumstances, the Postal Service has announced plans for new price incentives for major mailers. One proposal, which is designed to increase volume during the time of year when mail volume is typically lowest, is being called a […]
SF Attorney Threatens Lawsuit Against USPS
April 16, 2009 San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera today sent a formal letter of demand to the U.S. Attorney’s office outlining his intent to file suit against the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) “for unconstitutionally depriving tenants of single room occupancy hotels, equal and adequate mail delivery in San Francisco.” Read more
MAIL IS BIG BUSINESS
MAIL IS BIG BUSINESS The Postal Service is the core of the trillion dollar mailing industry that employs more than 8 million people.* In 2008, these classes of mail brought in most of the $75 billion in revenue: First-Class Mail $38.2 billion Advertising Mail $20.6 billion Shipping Services $8.4 billion International Mail $2.4 billion Periodicals […]
Letter Carrier – Ooops! Sorry…I forgot.
Carrier dismounts vehicle – doesn’t turn off the engine – doesn’t set the parking brake – doesn’t…well, lets just say he was VERY LUCKY that day.
USPS Headquarters – L’Enfant Plaza SW – 2006
Your postal headquarters. Spend your next vacation there with your friends.
6 Day Delivery With the 6th Day Delivered to Local Dumpster
USPS is considering 5 day delivery of mail with the 6th delivery day being tossed into the closest dumpster. [Jimmy Kimmel Jokes About the USPS]