TULSA – Since the U.S. Postal Service announced plans to cut jobs at its Tulsa mail processing center, there has been confusion about the number of jobs that would be lost and if any would remain. In February, USPS announced it was consolidating its Tulsa processing and distribution center with one in Oklahoma City. Since […]
Boston…A former United States Postal Service employee pleaded guilty in federal court today to charges stemming from his involvement in a drug conspiracy. Sean Williamson, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and five counts of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine. Harrington, along with […]
this doesn’t get enough conversation. i want to talk about the republican mission, and that’s exactly what it is, to take down the post office. congressman darrell issa, congressman of the house oversight committee, is leading the charge. he says he’s trying to save the post office, but in reality, he is pushing a bill […]
ORLANDO, April 5, 2012 – The UPS Store ® franchise network (NYSE:UPS) has been honored by the U.S. Postal Service® at the National Postal Forum here for its participation in Every Door Direct Mail®, which provides small businesses with a cost-effective way to send direct mail. Last year, The UPS Store announced it was collaborating […]
APWU Web News Article 30-2012, April 5 , 2012 On March 28, the APWU reached a Step 4 settlement [PDF] with the Postal Service that requires management to better protect employees’ privacy when workers report accidents. The dispute arose when the union learned that the USPS had replaced the paper version of the Accident Report […]
May 12 marks an important milestone ? the 20th anniversary of the annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive. To help make this year’s drive the most successful ever, the external 2012 Stamp Out Hunger website is up and running. The site contains valuable resources, such as press materials, public service announcements, planning timelines, contact sheets […]
Popular usps.com tool redesigned for overall improved shipping experience WASHINGTON , April 4, 2012– Last week the U.S. Postal Service launched its latest redesign of the popular Click-N-Ship online tool, making it easier and faster for customers to manage and ship their domestic and international packages. Customers using Click-N-Ship will see a cleaner, more streamlined design […]
April 04, 2012 Innovative Service to Roll Out to Consumers in Fall, 2012 STAMFORD, Conn., April 04, 2012 – Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) today announced that Australia Post has selected the Volly™ secure digital delivery system from Pitney Bowes Inc. to power the Australia Post Digital Mailbox service that is planned to roll out to households across […]
From the American Postal Workers Union: Reporting work-related injuries and illnesses is “a core employee right,” the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has pointed out, “and retaliating against a worker for reporting an injury or illness is illegal discrimination.” In a March 12 memo, OSHA noted, “If employees do not feel free to report […]
On April 12, the National Association of Letter Carriers will hold “Save America’s Postal Service” demonstrations outside of Senate offices across the country. They are designed to put pressure on each senator to oppose S. 1789. S. 1789 likely will be brought up in the Senate following the Easter recess, the week that follows the […]