The Senate is expected to resume consideration of a revised version of S. 1789 [PDF], the 21st Century Postal Service Act, with proceedings broadcast and Webcast live on C-SPAN. Consideration of the bill began on April 17.
“We are analyzing the new provisions carefully and will comment once we have completed our review,” said APWU President Cliff Guffey. The APWU denounced the original version of the bill, saying it would lead to degradation of service and the closure of hundreds of mail processing centers and thousands of post offices.
Debate is expected to last several days.
“APWU members have done an outstanding job of letting their senators know where we stand,” Guffey said. “Continued vigilance is needed as the bill proceeds through the Senate.”
After the Senate votes on the measure, action is expected to move to the House of Representatives, said Myke Reid, APWU Legislative and Political Director. “APWU will have to pay close attention and remain active as the House considers postal reform legislation,” he said.
Section-by-section summary of the revised S. 1789 postal bill
2015? Really? How about 2012 instead. Could that be a typo?
Make sure that the incentive money is earmarked for the front line employees and not for managements golden parachutes. The Congress (both houses) must clarify the intent or money will be wasted just as sure as I am writing this comment.
why should i support a bill that will eventually send me to unemployment?
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At least they know were to stay to get their steaks on fire so it dont turn into some Big sandel.
The Union Sucks. They are only looking after themselves and their revenue$$$$!
They do NOT want to see a VER.
The Union Sucks. They are only looking after themselves and their income$$$$!
They do NOT want to see a VER.
May offer $25K if you go by 10-1-15?
You wont want to be around after the new contract rolls in after that.
$hit… guess its off to vegas for that one game of black jack, double or nothing.
Do they book rooms this far in advance?