Rolando: Results reconfirm the steady improvement in USPS’ finances

Rolando: Results reconfirm the steady improvement in USPS’ finances

April, 8, 2014—Following today’s release of the U.S. Postal Service’s financial statement for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2014, which covers January, February and March, NALC President Fredric Rolando released the following statement: The Postal Service today reported a quarterly operating profit of $261 million, which brings the operating profit for the first half […]

NLRB Issues Complaint Over USPS Failure to Provide Info to APWU

NLRB Issues Complaint Over USPS Failure to Provide Info to APWU

May 8, 2014 – In response to two charges filed by the APWU, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a complaint against the Postal Service on April 30, asserting that the USPS “has been failing and refusing to bargain collectively and in good faith,” by refusing to provide information to the union. The Postal Service’s actions […]

Mark-up of ‘new’ postal bill postponed

Mark-up of ‘new’ postal bill postponed

Oversight committee mark-up of ‘new’ postal bill postponed May 07, 2014 – NALC The mark-up of Rep. Darrell Issa’s (R-CA) latest postal bill has been postponed indefinitely. “We’re glad to see the hearing on this counterproductive bill postponed,” NALC President Fredric Rolando said. “With the Postal Service now operationally profitable, any bill that diminishes service […]

U.S. mail system a “safe” way to ship marijuana?

“He says shipping drugs through the mail is probably safer than it should be. For one, law enforcement doesn’t have the resources to try to figure out where the drugs came from and who’s expecting them.” Video will load below. Read more

Postal Union Alliance Urges House Leaders to Vote NO on Issa Bill

Postal Union Alliance Urges House Leaders to Vote NO on Issa Bill

APWU – May 6, 2014 – The presidents of the four postal employee unions – the APWU, the National Association of Letter Carriers, the National Rural Letter Carriers Association and the NPMHU – have written to members of the House of Representatives, urging them to vote against a postal bill drafted by House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell […]

Retirees to Receive Final Early Retirement Incentive

Retirees to Receive Final Early Retirement Incentive

May 5, 2014 – Thousands of former postal employees who took advantage of the Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive in 2013 will be returning to the post office where they last worked to pick up their final incentive check on May 23, reports Retirees Department Director Judy Beard. This presents a great opportunity to invite these former APWU […]