Senator Collins Issues Statement On PRC’s Five-Day Delivery Advisory Opinion

Washington, DC – The Postal Regulatory Commission today released an Advisory Opinion on the U.S. Postal Service five-day delivery plan. The Postal Service must obtain a Commission Advisory Opinion on any change in nationwide service it proposes. The Opinion found annual net savings to be an estimate is $1.7 billion versus the Postal Service’s savings […]

NALC: PRC Refuses to Endorse Five-Day Delivery Plan

Commission’s findings bolster the NALC campaign to save Saturday service March 24, 2011 — The Postal Regulatory Commission, an independent federal agency charged with overseeing USPS operations, issued an opinion today sharply critical of key aspects of the Postal Service’s proposal to eliminate Saturday delivery. The Commission embraced many of the criticisms of the plan […]

PRC Issues Advisory Opinion On Ending Saturday Delivery

Washington, DC – The Postal Regulatory Commission today issued its Advisory Opinion in Docket N2010-1 on a Postal Service plan to end Saturday mail delivery, collection, and outbound mail processing. The Postal Service is required to ask the Commission for an Advisory Opinion on any change in nationwide service it proposes. The Postal Service advised […]

Iowa Lawmakers: USPS Should Address Sioux City’s Concerns Before Moving Ahead With Mail Processing Study

The following is a press release from Congressman Steve King (R-IA), Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) Washington D.C.- Congressman Steve King (R-IA), Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today sent to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe a letter expressing their concerns that any new effort to consolidate Sioux City’s […]

USPS Considering Consolidations At Four Kansas Mail Centers

The United States Postal Service plans to conduct a study at the Colby Customer Service Mail Processing Center (CSMPC) and Hays Customer Service Mail Processing Center (CSMPC) for possible consolidation of some operations into the Salina, KS CSMPC. The Postal Service is also conducting AMP feasibility studies at Hutchinson, KS Customer Service Mail Processing Center […]

Congressman tells PMG Bronx consolidations are unfair, unwise

The following is a press release from New York Rep. José E Serrano Congressman José E. Serrano sent a letter to the Postmaster General today, warning him that plans to consolidate and close postal facilities in the Bronx was an unwise idea that unfairly impacts the Bronx community. The full text of the letter is […]

Senator Gives USPS a Failing Grade in Keeping Communities Informed About Post Office Closures

The following is a press release from Senator Mark Pryor (D-Arkansas) WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Mark Pryor today gave the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) a failing grade for its efforts to keep communities informed about potential post office closures. The USPS currently has an operating deficit of over $8 billion and may be […]

Japan Still Accepting International Mail

Mailers Should Expect Significant Delivery Delays, Especially to Northern Japan WASHINGTON — Despite the tragic events as a result of the March 11th earthquake and tsunami, the postal administration of Japan continues to accept all types of international mail. Mailers are advised, however, to expect delays in the delivery of all types of mail sent […]

5 Latin Music Legends Honored On U.S. Commemorative Forever Stamps

AUSTIN, TX — Five legendary musicians and performers of the Latin sound whose contributions have had a lasting impact on American music — Selena, Carlos Gardel, Carmen Miranda, Tito Puente, and Celia Cruz — today were honored on U.S. commemorative Forever stamps. The stamps go on sale nationwide at Post Offices and online at usps.com/shop […]

NALC Statement On USPS, APWU Contract Settlement

USPS-APWU tentative agreement March 14, 2011 NALC respectfully recognizes the dedication and professionalism displayed by our sister union, the APWU, and the Postal Service in negotiating a tentative agreement to replace their contract, which expired Nov. 20, 2010. We understand that a ratification vote will be held shortly. The tentative agreement appears to address the […]