NALC: Praise for letter carriers’ participation in Cities’ Readiness Initiative

A Postal Regulatory Commission hearing today focused partly on the Cities’ Readiness Initiative, a program that uses the Postal Service’s universal network and the voluntary participation of letter carriers to protect Americans in the event of a biological incident, such as a terrorist attack. Officials from the Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. […]

Senator Durbin: PMG Should Follow Provision Included in Two Senate Bills by Proving Cost Savings

Before Closing Quincy and Rockford Mail Processing Facilities [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) sent a letter to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe urging him to adhere to a provision – included in the Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations passed last month by the Senate Appropriations Committee – that would require the […]

USPS, NALC Carrier Alert program marks 30th anniversary

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Carrier Alert program, jointly managed by USPS and the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). The program’s objective is to maintain a vigilant eye on local elderly, sick or disabled citizens. The Postal Service and NALC launched Carrier Alert in 1982, partnering with social service agencies across […]

USPS videos for employees thinking about retirement

Employees who have seen the Postal Service’s new retirement counseling videos for Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees Retirement System employees are telling USPS they’re worth watching. “The 3-step video on line was very helpful in filling out my retirement forms,” one prospective retiree told the Human Resources Shared Services Center (HRSSC). Another employee […]

Editorial: Who is Stephen Crawford and How Will He Affect the Post Office?

By Clint Burelson On 6/6/12, President Barack Obama nominated Stephen Crawford to be a member of the Board of Governors for the United States Postal Service for the remainder of the term ending in December 2015.  The position was formerly held by Alan C. Kessler, who resigned amid controversy regarding the use of his influence […]

Reps. Chu, Napolitano & Schiff Hold Press Conference Denouncing Postal Consolidation

Washington, DC – Yesterday, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-32), Grace Napolitano (CA-38) and Adam Schiff (CA-29) held a press conference at Pasadena City Hall to urge U.S. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe to reconsider his decision to close Pasadena’s Mack Robinson Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) and the City of Industry P&DC.  The three Congressional leaders were […]