Two Alternative Separation Dates for Special Incentives for Postmasters May Be Offered

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 […]

Criminal Enforcement Actions Against Postal Union Officers 2012

Criminal Enforcement Actions Against Postal Union Officers 2012 On April 9, 2012, in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, Michael Martin, former President of American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 3093 (located in Norwalk, Conn.), was sentenced to five years of probation, the first six months of which Martin must spend […]

Southern New Hampshire University offers tuition discount for postal employees and their families

New employee deal Southern New Hampshire University offers tuition discount 5/8/12 at 3:35 p.m. Thinking about pursuing a college degree or enrolling in a certificate program? Postal employees and their families receive a 10-percent tuition discount off more than 120 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs through Southern New Hampshire University, an accredited institution offering both […]

USPS Southwest Area has changed its name to USPS Southern Area

Explaining the change, Southern Area Vice President Jo Ann Feindt notes, “With territory that spans the entire Gulf Coast and other southern states, we felt Southern Area was our most accurate description.” Southern Area will use the acronym “SA.” Employees working in Southern Area should order new stationery and business cards only after existing supplies […]

POM Revision: Modes of Delivery and Delivery Equipment

Postal Bulletin 22334 4.05.2012 Effective April 5, 2012, the Postal Service™ will revise Postal Operations Manual (POM) subchapters 61, 63, 64, and 65 in selected subsections to provide updated and revised information and procedures regarding modes of delivery and delivery equipment. The POM sets forth the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Postal Service governing […]

Senate Finally Ready to Move on Postal Bill

This year’s NAPUS Leadership Conference is being held concurrently with Senate consideration of S. 1789, the Leiberman-Collins-Carper-Brown postal relief legislation. Consequently, the over 850 NAPUS members attending the Leadership Conference, and who will be on Capitol Hill next week will play a vital role in helping to influence the outcome of the Senate deliberations. Last […]

Postal Supervisors and USPS Fail To Reach Agreement

Announcement on Pay Consultations March 2, 2012 The National Association of Postal Supervisors and the United States Postal Service concluded Pay Consultations on February 29, 2012 without reaching an agreement. The resident officers participated in a teleconference with the national executive board where the executive board was briefed on the offers presented by the Postal […]

In Meeting With Postmaster General, Congressman Higgins Fights for Buffalo

Congressman Brings Message to Top, Prepares To Take Legislative Steps Late Monday Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) met with United States Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe to make the strongest case to keep the United States Postal Service (USPS) mail processing facility in Buffalo open. “From the onset the Postmaster has indicated that the closing list was […]