NALC: Rep. Dennis Ross Misfires on the Myths and the Facts

Congressman Dennis Ross (R-FL), who chairs the House Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce, Postal Service and District of Columbia, has posted a floor statement entitled Postal Service “Overpayment” – Myth v. Fact on his website, where he tried to dispel three alleged myths about the Postal Service’s pensions and retiree health pre-funding burden.  Unfortunately, his […]

Senator Murkowski Lauds USPS Decision Not To Move Juneau Mail Processing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski received a letter from the United States Postal Service Alaska District manager, informing her that Juneau mail processing operations will not be moved to Anchorage.  This comes just a month after the USPS decided to move Alaska’s Western Area Distribution Office to Denver. The Senator today issued the following […]

Florida letter carrier regrets taking one day of sick leave in 43 years with USPS

Miami, FL, Letter Carrier Samuel Dukes has one regret in his 43 years of service — he once had to use a day of his sick leave. “I dislocated my knee, but I was able to come to work the next day,” Dukes said. “I came to the Post Office looking for a job and […]

Many post offices closing early for Fourth Of July weekend

Due to the holiday weekend, many Post Offices around the country  will either be closed on Saturday, July 2 or have a closing time of 12 Noon on July 2nd.  Post Offices will be closed Monday, July 4 in observance of the national holiday. Express Mail will be delivered on the 4th and regular mail […]