APWU locals are gearing up for the nationwide day of action to Save America’s Postal Service on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., at locations across the country. Tell Congress: Pass H.R. 1351 Contact Your Legislators H.R. 1351 Co-sponsors Sept. 27 Day of Action Get Involved! Together, the APWU and the National […]
Press Release from Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown: Sen. Brown Update On Postal Service Reform WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) issued the following statement after holding a bipartisan, bicameral meeting on averting a shutdown of the Postal Service: “I was encouraged by a bicameral meeting that took place today with Congressman Lynch and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today introduced legislation he authored to help the United States Postal Service (USPS) raise revenue to meet its financial obligations, remain open and prevent layoffs. “These are tough economic times for everyone in America, including the United States Postal Service,” said Congressman Cohen. “The Postal Service can no […]
Postal Headquarters officials met with NAPUS leaders to respond to questions concerning Postmaster FLSA status when they are downgraded as a result of DUO implemetation. The meeting also included discussions on RIF procedures for Postmasters who may be impacted by the discontinuance study process and questions about PSE staffing issues. Listed below are the questions […]
The popular term today used by American citizens is Partisan gridlock. It is unfortunate that the greatest country in the world can’t come together with the best and brightest elected representatives to effectively solve the nation’s ills in a win-win kind of way. The only items that seem to be on the congressional menu are […]
Retail Outlets Offering Affordable Direct Mail Program from Print to Distribution San Diego, September 22, 2011 – The UPS Store ® (NYSE: UPS) and the U.S. Postal Service ® are working together to provide small businesses with a new, cost-effective direct mail program. By identifying geographic areas by city, neighborhood or a specified distance from […]
New BlackBerry App to Serve Nearly One-Fourth of Smart Phone Users WASHINGTON — Building on the success of its Apple and Android smart phone applications, the U.S. Postal Service this week launched a usps.com app for BlackBerry. The BlackBerry app will allow users to track and confirm a package, locate a Post Office, and look […]
“Put your stamp of disapproval on section 403 of the Postal Reform Act. Don’t let something as small as a stamp put an end to the life-changing work of nonprofits. Food For The Poor is the third-largest international relief and development charity in the United States, feeding 2 million poor every day.”
Sep 21 2011- Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) today delivered the following statement at the House Oversight and Government Reform Hearing on Chairman Darrel Issa’s legislation to dismantle the U.S. Postal Service. The Postal Service is enshrined in Article 1 of the Constitution. It is the lifeblood of rural communities across America and a $1 trillion […]
September 21, 2011 – RAO Initiative Candidate Facility Status Update submitted to the Postal Regulatory Commission. The list of post offices no longer review are highlighted. Update: List Of Post Offices No Longer Under Review For Closure