ENSURING A VIABLE FUTURE BOARD CHAIRMAN STRESSES NEED FOR FLEXIBILITY, SPEED USPS Board of Governors Chairman Louis Giuliano last week discussed the Postal Service’s 10-year action plan with major business mailers from across the country. “Speaking for the Board of Governors, I fully support management’s plan in its entirety,” said Giuliano. “It’s a balanced, comprehensive […]
On June 8, 2010 the Whitehouse announced the withdrawal of the nomination of Paul Steven Miller to the USPS Board of Governors. There was no explanation given for this withdrawal of nomination. Harvard Law School writes: “For much of his career, Paul Steven Miller ’86 has advocated for “those people,” whether they be black, Latino, over 40, […]
USPS Board Will Hold Closed Session in Louisville June 21 and 22 Times and Dates: 4 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2010; and 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Place: Louisville, Kentucky, at the Brown Hotel, 335 West Broadway. Status: (Closed). Matters To Be Considered: Monday, June 21, at 4 p.m. (Closed) 1. Strategic Issues. 2. Financial […]
Former Postal Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing United States and District of Columbia Treasury Checks from Mail June 2, 2010 WASHINGTON – Shareen Wilson, 42, a former mail carrier with the United States Postal Service (“USPS”), pleaded guilty to one count of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1341 and […]
US Labor Department’s OSHA fines US Postal Service nearly $300,000 for exposing workers to electrical hazards at Pittsburgh, Pa., facility PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the U.S. Postal Service for workplace safety violations related to electrical hazards found at the Pittsburgh mail processing facility located […]
US Labor Department’s OSHA fines US Postal Service nearly $500,000 for exposing workers to electrical hazards at 2 Philadelphia facilities PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the U.S. Postal Service for workplace safety violations related to electrical hazards found at two Philadelphia facilities after receiving complaints about […]
TN Congressman Steve Cohen issued the following statement: This morning I spoke at the 91st Biennial Tennessee State Association of Letter Carriers Convention. As you may know, in an effort to address budget constraints, the United States Postal Service is proposing to shorten the current six day delivery week to five days. I am a […]
June 4, 2010 FORMER USPS EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY TO MAIL THEFT – Obtained $10,800 from Stolen Mail Baltimore, Maryland – Althaniel Arson Dailey, age 47, of Severn, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to mail theft. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein and Postal Inspector in Charge […]
June 3, 2010 WASHINGTON — Postmaster General John Potter today announced Susan M. Plonkey as acting president, Mailing and Shipping Services. Plonkey succeeds Robert F. Bernstock, who is leaving the Postal Service effective June 4 to pursue interests in the private sector. As acting president, Plonkey is responsible for all product management, product development, retail […]
Opelika – Auburn News Opelika, Alabama The Memorial Day holiday will be a time for many to relax. For the officers of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, it will be a time to regroup. Residents will soon be receiving flyers again seeking their help in the ongoing investigation into the 2009 murder of Tony W. […]