As the USPS organizational redesign moves forward, employees must be aware of key dates that may require action or that may signify important elements of the process. The first critical date is the opt-in deadline for the Special Incentive Offer for eligible employees, as described in the Incentive FAQs. All eligible employees who can leave […]
The Postal Service has expanded its suite of mobile applications, creating a free app for customers who have devices powered by Google’s Android operating system. The USPS Mobile App previously was available only to customers using Apple devices. Launched in 2009 (Link, 1/4/10), the Postal Service’s mobile applications are attracting an average of more than […]
On March 23, 2011, Rep. Darrell Issa (CA-R), Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee announced “a full committee hearing on United States Postal Service (USPS) pay and benefits on April 5th. The Committee expects to hear from the Postal Service on their tentative agreement offered to their largest union, the American Postal […]
Congressman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio who requested the expedited audit said,” The level of postal service failure, outlined in the audit, is “staggering,”
PostalReporter.com received the following message: The Northeast Massachusetts has put together a list of issues contained in the new National Contract proposal that National APWU leadership is not addressing. It is the view of this local that this new contract proposal does grave damage to the rights of present members. It basically undermines all the […]
Update: Last year PostalReporter.com reported that some USPS Districts are utilizing temporary ‘change of schedules’ to avoid or circumvent paying employees overtime. As noted in two APWU grievance settlements: “Each of the Districts have apparently initiated a policy shift instructing supervisors to discontinue work on employees’ days off in an overtime status. In one such […]
After USPS implemented changes to the unpopular Mystery Shopper Program, some postmasters and managers are second-guessing the decision. PR note: Three clerks in my office were disciplined for not asking all the questions under the old format. Although it is agreed that clerks cannot be disciplined for failing a Mystery Shopper Survey, Bay-Valley District management […]
NAPUS and League Leaders Meet to Coordinate Strategies to Protect Post Offices Today, NAPUS and League leaders and their legislative staffs met to coordinate strategies to challenge the Postal Service’s proposed regulatory changes, which if implemented, would result in countless communities being denied their rights to protect post offices in rural areas. The Postal Service’s […]
The LEAGUE is concerned that the Postal Service is trying through regulation to accomplish what it has not been able to accomplish through legislation. They are trying to get the unfettered ability to close as many small rural Post Offices as it wants without taking in to account all the reasons they are there, to […]
New multi-channel approach adds vitality to billing and statement sector WASHINGTON — In a first-of-its-kind contract the Postal Service and Discover Financial Services have entered into an agreement that will help to retain First-Class Mail and grow Standard Mail volume. On March 15 the Postal Regulatory Commission notified the Postal Service that the agreement could […]