Nine Assertions “Either Inaccurate, Incomplete, or Are Not Well-Considered” Alaska’s Congressional Delegation today sent a letter to the United States Postal Service Inspector General, prodding the department for answers to nine questionable claims made in this week’s report “Bypass Mail: Beyond Its Original Purpose.”
Ignores Union’s call to appoint Democrat to the Postal Regulatory Commission December 2, 2011 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Tony Hammond – Commissioner, Postal Regulatory Commission Tony Hammond, Nominee for Commissioner, Postal Regulatory Commission Tony Hammond served on the Postal […]
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) issued a decision to deny a complaint by NAPUS and the League of Postmasters to renew an expedited complaint or a request a stay to prevent the Postal Service’s Final Rule from going into effect on December 1, 2011. The PRC did grant the Postmaster associations the right to re-file […]
USPS revises manuals and handbooks: Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM), Handbook PO-101, Administrative Support Manual (ASM) and Postal Operations Manual (POM) ELM Revision: Management of Post Offices by Postmasters Effective December 1, 2011, Employee and Labor Relations Manual (ELM), Part 113, Definitions, is revised to clarify that a postmaster may be responsible for the […]
Reno, Nev (KRNV & MyNews4.com) — The United States Postal Service is considering sweeping changes. And it will affect the local processing plant on Vassar Street in Reno. A public meeting on the issue Thursday night on this issue turned very vocal when the “Occupy Reno” group made a surprise visit. And when it was […]
December 1st, 2011 NAPUS President, Bob Rapoza met with Postal Service representative this week to review the possible changes to the ELM 650 process. This section of the ELM covers nonbagaining disciplinary and appeal procedures, including letters of warning in lieu of time off suspensions, emergency placement and other types of adverse actions. Both Postmaster […]
USPS released the following “Frequently Asked Questions” on Prices Changes effective January 22,2012 On October 18, 2011, the Postal Service™ announced new prices and product features for the following domestic and international mailing services: First-Class Mail®. First-Class Mail International®. Periodicals. Standard Mail®. Package Services: Bound Printed Matter. Media Mail®/Library […]
WASHINGTON. D.C. – U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista), Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released the following statement about a phone call and suspicious item left outside the Vista, California, 49thCongressional District Office earlier today: “Shortly after 1 pm PST today, my district office received a phone call. During this call, a staff […]
Legislator Criticizes Postal Bills’ Approach to Injured Workers The House of Representatives passed bi-partisan legislation supported by the APWU to update benefits for injured federal and postal workers on Nov. 29. Introduced in the House by Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN), the bill was co-sponsored by Ranking Minority Member George Miller […]
From Postcom.org: The Postal Service will be filing its service changes with the PRC on 12/5. Among the changes — an adherence to the principle of servicing mail in strict accord with delivery standards, and the abandonment of the targeted “in-home day of delivery” practice within Standard Mail.” Below is the letter sent to customers.