Additional Postmaster Jobs Will be Posted From June 6 Through June 12. Today, the Postal Service mailed the following letter to all Postmasters: Regarding the Special Incentive Offer announced to you May 9, 2012; the separation date is July 31, 2012. However, based on operational requirements and at management’s discretion, two alternate separation dates (August […]
The APWU has engaged in informal conversations with the Postal Service about financial incentives for retirements and separations, but no official offers have been made or discussed, union President Cliff Guffey reports. “We expect the Postal Service to make a formal request to negotiate over early-outs and incentives after several other outstanding issues have been […]
APWU Web News Article 68 June 4, 2012 As the first group of Postal Support Employees (PSEs) hired by the USPS approaches their one-year anniversary, employees are eager to sign-up for health insurance and have a lot of questions about how and when to do that, reports Organization Director Martha Shunn-King. In accordance with the […]
The APWU paid tribute to veterans at Rolling Thunder’s 25th Annual Ride for Freedom over Memorial Day weekend, thanks to the generous contributions of union members across the country. This year’s donations enabled the union to host its 6th annual Troop Appreciation Barbeque at the event, which is held at the National Mall in Washington, […]
From The National League of Postmasters POStPlan Earned SOV Formula Certified Correct We have received the attached memo from Dean Granholm, Vice President of Delivery and Post Office Operations. The attached Power Point has the formula that Mr. Granholm has certified on slide 8. I encourage each impacted Postmaster to verify their POStPlan daily earned […]
As employees retire and as the Postal Service’s physical infrastructure changes, some may be tempted to leave historic items in unused spaces or even keep the items for themselves — especially if they were used throughout a long career. However, these items belong to USPS, and theft of USPS property is a federal felony. Local […]
APWU members should get ready for a busy summer, union President Cliff Guffey said as the unofficial start of the season got underway. “We must continue to take our message to members of Congress and the American people,” he said. Although the Senate passed a postal reform bill on April 25, the House of Representatives […]
If an employee is eligible for a discontinued service retirement (DSR) with 20 years of service and age 50; or 25 years of service regardless of age, they would be provided with this retirement following their RIF separation in 2014. The response to this question is on the Organization Redesign website which can be reached […]
Floor Deduction Dispute Resolved, Duty Assignments Restored APWU Web News May 25, 2012 (5/25/2012) The APWU and the USPS reached a settlement (PDF) on May 25 that will protect staffing, Maintenance Craft Director Steve Raymer has announced. The agreement prohibits the Postal Service from deducting square footage of floor space, including under mail processing equipment, […]
5.25.2012 The APWU has posted a new series of Questions & Answers (PDF) outlining the union’s positions on issues relating to Lead Clerk positions. [previous news on this subject below] APWU, USPS Agree On New Lead Clerk Jobs (05/04/12) The APWU and USPS agreed to job descriptions for new Lead Clerk positions on May 4, […]