Rep. Brenda Lawrence, a postal retiree, praises USPS

Rep. Brenda Lawrence, a postal retiree, praises USPS

Special delivery Rep. Brenda Lawrence, a postal retiree, praises USPS USPS – 1/26/15 Rep. Brenda Lawrence speaks on the U.S. House floor. Many Postal Service retirees begin new careers after leaving USPS, and Brenda Lawrence is no different — although her new job is unique. Lawrence took office this month as U.S. House of Representatives […]

APWU: With a ‘Golden Parachute’ in Hand, Donahoe Opposes Retirement for Young Workers

APWU: With a ‘Golden Parachute’ in Hand, Donahoe Opposes Retirement for Young Workers

APWU – 01/26/2015 – When Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe retires at the end of the week, he’ll get a retirement package of more than $4 million. Not bad for a “civil servant.” But in his controversial farewell address to reporters at the National Press Club on Jan. 6, Donahoe made clear that he doesn’t think the union’s newest members […]

Video: A Job That Really Delivers

Video: A Job That Really Delivers

CBS 21 – HARRISBURG, Pa. — Monday, Dec. 15, is the busiest day of the year for deliveries, making an already tough job, even more challenging. They work in the rain, the snow, and everything in between. Mail carriers are a hearty bunch, and right now the USPS is looking for some more help. To […]

Video: Armed Robbery At Taylor Ridge, IL Post Office

Video: Armed Robbery At Taylor Ridge, IL Post Office

Just before 9:00 Saturday morning, two employees at the U.S. Post Office in Taylor Ridge were robbed at gunpoint, according to the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office. Captain Darren Hart said details are still coming in and they are working on the scene. There was still yellow tape surrounding the building when we spoke with […]

Video: Former mail carrier now delivering doughnuts

Video: Former mail carrier now delivering doughnuts

STODDARD COUNTY, MO (KFVS) – An 81-year-old Bloomfield, Missouri man delivers doughnuts to more than 100 people each week. The retired mail carrier said delivering is just what he does. Billy Lee’s delivery route starts in Dexter every Friday at 7 a.m. Lee carries very precious packages. The doughnuts are individually wrapped with paper towels […]

NALC and USPS settle case over maximization

NALC and USPS settle case over maximization

NALC – Jan. 23, 2015 – The NALC and the Postal Service have settled national level case Q06N-4Q-C 11084998 concerning whether the maximization provisions of the MOU Re: Maximization/Full-time Flexible – NALC apply when an installation is under Article 12 withholding. Go here to view the m-number document.

NALC: Trade Promotion Authority (a.k.a. ‘Fast Track’)

NALC: Trade Promotion Authority (a.k.a. ‘Fast Track’)

Jan 22, 2015 – NALC Trade Promotion Authority (a.k.a. ‘Fast Track’) Letter carriers may be hearing this week about something called Trade Promotion Authority, also known as “Fast Track.” It may be the most important issue for America’s unions in the first months of the new Congress. Essentially, “Fast Track” is a policy that gives […]