Update: Statement of NALC President William H. Young in response to provisions in the administration’s budget affecting the U.S. Postal Service WASHINGTON – NALC President William H. Young issued the following statement: “We are aware of the problem in the budget. We are working with a friendly administration to resolve it.” eNAPUS Legislative& Political […]
President George W. Bush has made Friday, December 26, a day off for federal employees. However, the Executive Order excuses most Executive Branch employees from duty on December 26. “The day off does not affect Postal Service workers, nor does it include Executive Branch employees whose agencies determine they cannot be excused for reasons of […]
APWU News APWU President William Burrus met with Stephen Crawford, a member of President-Elect Obama’s Transition Team, at the union’s national headquarters on Dec. 8, where the two “engaged in a thoughtful conversation about the future of the U.S. Postal Service and postal workers.” “Mr. Crawford impressed me as a highly intelligent individual, who is extremely […]
American Postal Workers Union (APWU) News The APWU filed suit against President George W. Bush and Postmaster General John E. Potter in District Court July 16 over their failure to appoint a Postal Service Advisory Council, as required by federal law. “The Postal Service is required to ‘consult with and receive the advice of the […]
From White House Personnel Announcement: The President has nominated Ruth Y. Goldway, of California, to be Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission, for an additional six-year term expiring 11/22/14. Ms. Goldway currently serves as Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission. BIO: Ruth Y. Goldway
APWU News APWU President William Burrus has asked President Bush to appoint a Postal Service Advisory Council, noting that the appointment of the panel is required by federal law. “The Postal Service is required to ‘consult with and receive the advice of the Advisory Council regarding all aspects of postal operations,’” Burrus wrote in an April […]
President George W. Bush announced today his intention to nominate Nanci E. Langley, of Virginia, to be “Commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission for the remainder of a six-year term expiring 11/22/12. Ms. Langley currently serves as Director of the Office of Public Affairs & Government Relations at the Postal Regulatory Commission. Prior to this, she […]
According to the Associated Press: The Bush administration is proposing the first changes to regulations in the Family Medical Leave Act in more than a decade. The act allows eligible workers to have up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a year for such things as caring for a newborn or a sick family […]
White House order giving federal employees the day off doesn’t include postal employees The Executive Order President Bush issued yesterday excusing executive branch employees from duty Monday, Dec. 24, does not include postal employees. The day is to be treated as a normal business day for USPS. Office of Personnel Management Director Linda Springer said […]