NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – A former president of a New Jersey postal workers union has been sentenced to five years’ probation, including a year of home confinement. Gary Weightman of Keansburg pleaded guilty in December 2008 to two counts of tax evasion. He was sentenced Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Newark. He was also […]
In an interview with Federal News Radio, Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe said: USPS jobs are not safe The Postal Service recently warned 2,400 management-level employees that their jobs are in danger. The move is part of a nationwide reorganization aimed at saving $750 million a year. “Look what’s going on in Greece,” Donahoe said. […]
USPS fact sheet on expanded access: Don’t look at the Postal Service and see only brick and mortar Post Offices. Look online at usps.com. Look at mobile devices. Look for Postal Service products at other retail outlets, grocery stores and pharmacies. Look for letter carriers to pick up packages at homes and offices. Look for […]
ST. PAUL, MN — Four American scientists today were honored on Forever stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service during a special ceremony at the Science Museum of Minnesota. The distinguished scientists are: chemist Melvin Calvin; botanist Asa Gray; physicist Maria Goeppert Mayer; and biochemist Severo Ochoa. The stamps go on sale nationwide at local […]
The office of Sen. John Tester, D-MT. has issued the following press release release: Senator concerned consolidation plan won’t save money, lacks transparency Thursday, June 16, 2011 (U.S. SENATE)—Senator Jon Tester says a controversial proposal to shut down mail processing centers in Butte and Helena doesn’t smell right and is asking the U.S. Postal Service […]
(June 14) A Whittier psychologist was arrested this morning following his indictment for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to bill the federal government nearly $1 million for medical treatments for fabricated psychological conditions. The indictment handed down June 8 charges clinical psychologist Arnold P. Nerenberg, 69, co-founder of the Whittier-based World Legion of Power bodybuilding organization, […]
The APWU, along with dozens of key mailing industry groups and labor unions, urged U.S. representatives to support crucial legislation that would restore financial viability to the Postal Service. Contact Your Legislators H.R. 1351 Co-sponsors (updated 06/16/11) “We urge you to act now to free the Postal Service of the unnecessary and unsustainable statutory requirement […]
Press Release from the office of Congressman Pete Visclosky (D-1,Ind) June 15, 2011 – Pete responded today to the initial results of a study by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that supports the consolidation of the Gary Processing and Distribution Facility into a facility in South Bend, Indiana. Additionally, Pete announced that he will […]
Service Suspension Possible, But Global Express Guaranteed Will Be Unaffected WASHINGTON, June 15, 2011 — Despite the nationwide suspension of service by Canada Post announced last night, the U.S. Postal Service will continue to accept mail to Canada at this time. However, if a settlement is not reached by Friday, June 17, between Canada Post and the Canadian Union […]
Realignment of Postal Service Facilities Saving Millions WASHINGTON — The ongoing realignment of postal facilities to better fit the changing needs of customers is saving the Postal Service millions of dollars — but it and other cost-cutting measures are not enough to stave off a fast-approaching liquidity crisis, a House subcommittee was told today. “The […]