ePOSTAGE EXPLOITING THE ONLINE MARKETPLACE The Postal Service this month begins testing ePostage — a new electronic postage. It will be used by merchants who sell their wares through online marketplaces. “More than 2 million merchants use online marketplaces,” said Gary Reblin, vice president, Domestic Products. “The success of this test has the potential to […]
In yesterday’s monthly meeting with Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe, NAPUS President Bob Rapoza discussed Voluntary Early Retirements (VERs), Incentives and adding years of service as possibilities to help ease the financial burdens of the USPS. While many options are being considered as the Postal Service attempts to reduce the number of on roll employees, President […]
PEN Ed.: USPS keeps coming up with what they believe are new concepts and/or ideas – the latest they call DRIVE. DRIVE TO SUCCESS USPS LAUNCHES NEW APPROACH TO STRATEGY EXECUTION As the relentless reduction of mail volume continues — fueled primarily by the continuing decline of First-Class Mail — USPS continues to look for ways […]
Postmaster Pay Talks Continue & PSE Staffing on Agenda for Upcoming NAPUS/USPS Consultative Meeting Representative from NAPUS and the League met with USPS Headquarters officials for the third time yesterday to discuss pay, benefits, ELM changes, and leave for Postmasters. The next meeting is scheduled for the end of this month and future meetings are […]
Commission Public Meeting to be held Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at 11 a.m. Commission Hearing Room, 901 New York Avenue NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20268–0001 Portions Open to the Public Synopsis of the legislative review completed pursuant to section 701 of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA). Review of postal-related Congressional activity. Report […]
The former postmaster of the Whiting, Kan., post office has been indicted on charges of embezzling government funds, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said Thursday. Terri L. Morris, 49, Holton, Kan., is charged with two counts of making a false writing and one count of embezzling public funds. The indictment alleges the crimes took place at […]
Press Release August 19, 2011 POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION PROPOSES IMPROVED RULES FOR APPEALING POST OFFICE CLOSINGS Washington, DC – The Postal Regulatory Commission yesterday published proposed rules designed to simplify the procedures for people wishing to appeal a post office closing or consolidation, and allow for a speedier decision. Although the law gives the Commission […]
PRESS RELEASE Sen. Moran Asks Postmaster General to Justify Closing Rural Post Offices Minimal savings is far outdone by the hardship to rural and senior citizens WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) this week reiterated to Postmaster General Patrick R. Donohoe the vital economic role the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) plays across Kansas, […]
Employees who enjoy saving time and money have more reason than ever to check out the newly upgraded Commuter Program. It’s now easier than ever to take advantage of this program, which is administered by WageWorks. The Commuter Program enables career employees to pay for their eligible public transportation costs and parking expenses through convenient […]
In a letter to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe, Rep. Tom Petri (R) called on the U.S. Postal Service to immediately halt the transfer of processing and distribution work from Oshkosh to Green Bay. Concerned that the decision to close the Oshkosh facility was unjustified, Petri had asked the post office’s Inspector General to study the […]