USPS has created a new management and leadership structure for maintenance operations at the district level. This structure provides a more centralized approach to managing key aspects of the plant and equipment maintenance function. Now, lead plants will become the focal points for maintenance operations. The restructuring will increase effectiveness and efficiency and also improve […]
The next round of talks is set for Sept. 8. For updates, visit the union’s Web site, at www.apwu.org. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcBVVtW0LO4[/youtube]
The nationwide effort to consolidate stations and branches is NOT over. 156 Stations and Branches Remain Under Review For Possible Consolidation Under the Stations and Branches Optimization and Consolidation Initiative as of March 2010. 144 Stations and Branches were reported by USPS in February 2010. PostalReporter note: Top five states with facilities on possible consolidation list: […]
The U.S. Postal Service faces roughly $8,000 in proposed fines after an Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation in June found several “serious” safety violations at the Henry Street postal facility, according to the OSHA report. The report states: * Exit routes were not free and unobstructed but blocked by wire cages, a pallet tilt […]
REPLY OF INTERVENOR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS, AFL-CIO TO COMMENTS OF AFFORDABLE MAIL ALLIANCE AND SENATOR COLLINS The AMA argues that the price-cap regulatory system established by the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (“PAEA”) will be “dead” if the Commission interprets the exigency clause in 39 U.S.C. §3622(d)(1)(E) to apply to the circumstances currently […]
APWU Web News The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined the Postal Service $210,000 for willfully exposing employees to electrical safety hazards at the Cincinnati Bulk Mail Center (BMC). OSHA issued the USPS three citations after inspectors found that the Postal Service failed to provide employees working on electrically energized equipment with adequate training […]
Negotiations for a new national agreement between the American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service began Sept. 1 in Washington, DC. The current contract expires Nov. 20, 2010. Every contract negotiation brings special challenges, and this will be no different,” APWU President William Burrus said at the opening session. “Mail volume is depressed […]
Postal Service Begins Labor Contract Negotiations First of Four Unions Begin Negotiations WASHINGTON – The U.S. Postal Service begins contract negotiations today with the largest of its four unions, the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO (APWU). The APWU represents employees who work as clerks, mechanics, vehicle drivers, custodians and some administrative positions. The current contract […]
AUTOMATED RURAL JOB BIDDING ALL RURAL CARRIERS CAN REVIEW AVAILABLE JOBS ONLINE Last week, the Postal Service reached an important milestone in its initiative to reach out to employees using technology. Now, all rural carrier postings, bids and awards are available online. Previously, not all rural carriers had access to the online bidding process. But […]