The NALC responds to a USPS press release regarding its contract negotiations with two unions A press release put out Sunday by the United States Postal Service is full of spin and distortions aimed at influencing public opinion. The National Association of Letter Carriers wants its members to know that we are responding to press […]
Postal Service, One of Two Unions, Continue Negotiations Past Deadline to Noon, Nov. 23 Outcome Critical to Postal Service, Employee, Future WASHINGTON — Contract negotiations with the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO (APWU) and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association (NRLCA) expired at midnight Sat., Nov. 20. While negotiations with the NRLCA resulted in an […]
‘Tasteless and demeaning’ comments’ NALC During a November 18 House debate, North Carolina Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-5th) engaged in an anti-union screed that lasted several minutes. After attacking the pay and benefits of federal workers, she said that they also have too much job security. “Short of shooting up a post office,” Foxx said, “government […]
November 16, 2010 USPS Pays 25% Annual Bonus to Executive VP Vegliante Actually, USPS calls this payment a ‘retention incentive’ PostCom tells… “On November 10, 2010, the Postal Service entered into an Agreement for Retention Incentive (the “Agreement”) with Anthony J. Vegliante, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, providing for the payment of […]
Postal Service Ends 2010 with $8.5 Billion Loss Record Efficiency Levels and Work Hour Reductions Cannot Offset Falling Volumes – Fundamental Changes Needed November 12, 2010 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today reported its 2010 financial results, showing a net loss of $8.5 billion for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30. Excluding charges to […]
Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown today announced that a United States Postal Service carrier has been charged with conspiring to sell cocaine while in uniform and driving a postal truck. “The defendant is accused of delivering more than just the mail while carrying out his duties as a U.S. mail carrier,” said District Attorney […]
The article below, Home, was written by my Nephew Adam Schultz. Adam, thank you for a well written article that rings true with my senses as well. Rick Owens – Postal Employee Network “HOME” Long ago, someone once told me that a writer is only as good as his or her biography. I beg to differ. […]
GOP Tidal Wave Will Impact USPS, Postal Issues Riding a huge wave of anger and anti-government sentiment, the GOP reclaimed control of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, seizing potentially as many as 65 House seats. While not regaining the Senate, Republicans are on track to take back 6 to 8 seats, giving Democrats a […]
TIME FOR A CHANGE? OPEN SEASON BEGINS MONDAY It’s Open Season — the time of year when employees can sign up for benefit programs, change enrollments, or cancel their participation. Open Season for three benefits programs — Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program […]
USPS ANNOUNCES 2011 SHIPPING PRICES NEW FLAT-RATE SHIPPING INNOVATIONS DEBUT IN JANUARY A host of new flat-rate product innovations will be ushered in with the new year when prices for Priority Mail, Express Mail and other Shipping Services change Jan. 2, 2011. The overall price change for all Shipping Services products, which are adjusted each January, […]