This is a summary of Regular Panel Arbitrator Kathy Durham in case H06T-1H-C 08353750 and H06T-1 H-C 08353726 regarding the Postal Service’s non-compliance with the national settlement agreement which resulted from National Award of Shyam Das’ decision involving custodial staffing. The Postal Service framed the issue as, “Did Management violate the National Agreement and the […]
Thirteen Companies Recognized for Delivering Best-Value Solutions WASHINGTON — Thirteen companies were recognized by the U.S. Postal Service for superior supply chain performance and delivering best-value solutions that reduce costs, enhance performance, maintain high levels of service and collaborate to grow the business. Awards were announced in six categories: Supplier Performance, Supplier Excellence, Supplier […]
From the Akron Beacon Journal: TALLMADGE: A postal supervisor at the Tallmadge Post Office has been charged with drug abuse, a felony. Michael Caudill, 46, of Mogadore, was arrested by city police at 9:44 a.m. April 16 while he was driving his personal vehicle during work hours. Caudill was in possession of Fentanyl patches, authorities […]
WASHINGTON — The Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service will meet in open session May 6 at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW. The public is welcome to observe the meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m., in the Ben Franklin Room on the 11th floor. The Board is expected to discuss the following […]
From Postal Regulatory Commission April 27, 2010 – Notice: Live audio broadcast of a public Prehearing Conference in Docket No. N2010-1 will air at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27. Links to the audio will be posted here approximately 10 minutes prior to the broadcast This conference will provide the Postal Service and formal intervenors […]
San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) April 26, 2010 — The National Veterans Outreach Program of the American GI Forum began production of corrugate mail trays for the United States Postal Service, at the Veterans Enterprises of Texas (VETS) manufacturing assembly plant. The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently issued the contract award to the National Veterans […]
A postman who lost his job after being featured in a “Fox Undercover” investigation has slapped WFXT-TV (Ch. 25) with a $500,000 defamation suit. Aldo Lamberti, a Wakefield father, was among three postal workers included in a Fox 25 piece that alleged the trio were smoking pot and trespassing on school property, according Lamberti’s lawsuit, […]
APWU Ask The President Question: What is the true cost of labor? I often hear that labor costs account for 80 percent of postal expenses. Years ago you wrote an article pointing out that the costs for the bargaining unit were only 9 cents out of a 29-cent stamp. Thank you. Thomas, Rockford (IL) Area […]
APWU President William Burrus is encouraging union members to join thousands of activists for a rally in the heart of New York City’s financial district on April 29. The rally will demand “Good Jobs Now” and call for new regulations to hold Wall Street bankers accountable for the mess they have made of the economy […]
WASHINGTON — Postmaster General John E. Potter told a Senate subcommittee today that while the Postal Service continues on a path of growth and cost reductions, legislative change is still needed to put the Postal Service back on the path of financial stability. Testifying before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management* of the Senate Committee […]