NALC Legislative Update – November 21, 2014

Committee leadership taking shape for incoming Congress One of the first orders of business for lawmakers returning after the mid-term elections was voting on committee leadership posts for the 114th Congress. Those elections were held on Tuesday. With regard to committees of importance to the NALC, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) will no longer chair the…

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APWU Demands Info on Emergency Procedures: 911 Call Delayed Up to 50 Minutes; Employee Dies

Web News Article #: 217-2014 11/24/2014 – Director of Industrial Relations Tony D. McKinnon Sr. has asked the Postal Service to explain its protocols for providing emergency medical assistance after learning that a Bay Area postal employee lay dying for as much as 50 minutes before 911 was called. The incident, which occurred in August,…

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USPS: Letter from PMG Pat Donahoe – Thanksgiving message for employees

The season is upon us when we take the time to reflect on the many things for which we are grateful: our family and friends; our co-workers; our jobs; our health and the freedoms we enjoy in America. Too often, we get caught up in the pace of everyday life and don’t take the time…

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USPS OIG Audit Report: Security Clearances for Postal Service Contract Drivers

Audit Report – HR-AR-15-001 – 11/20/2014 Background The U.S. Postal Service is obligated to maintain the security of the mail and preserve the public’s trust. It must also uphold public confidence in the reliability and integrity of all Postal Service personnel, including contract drivers who handle and transport mail. The security clearance process is designed…

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