Response to APWU RFI on Harassment Phone Line

From: Charlie Cash <CCash@apwu.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Subject: Response to APWU RFI on Harassment Phone Line Union Family, Previously, the Postal Service announced that they had established an information line employees could call regarding Harassment. I submitted an information request to find out what it was exactly. The line is a recorded line,…

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USPS has established an anti-harassment info line: 877-521-4272

January 30, 2024 The Postal Service has established a toll-free phone number for employees and managers seeking guidance on what actions to take in the event of an incident of alleged harassment. The number is 877-521-4272. Harassment is unwelcome behavior that an individual finds offensive and harmful, and that a reasonable person would consider intimidating,…

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10th Circuit finds no discrimination against Denver postal worker

By Michael Karlik – August 1, 2023 A Denver employee of the U.S. Postal Service failed to show her employer retaliated, discriminated against her or otherwise refused to accommodate her disability, the federal appeals court based in Colorado ruled last month. Melissa M. Goodson held a variety of jobs within the Postal Service since 1997….

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Department of Labor: National Whistleblower Day is July 30

It’s illegal to retaliate against employees who report violations or raise concerns about unsafe conditions or illegal practices at their workplace. Know your rights and speak up because your voice matters. Learn more at https://whistleblowers.gov

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EEOC Issues “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Federal Sector”

April 20, 2023 WASHINGTON –The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued a technical assistance document, “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Federal Sector,” which provides practical tips for preventing and addressing harassment within the federal civilian workforce. “The EEOC remains committed to combating workplace harassment on all bases and providing federal agencies…

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USPS committed to Zero Tolerance Policy

February 8, 2022 The Postal Service is committed to cultivating a positive and safe work environment that’s free of threats, intimidation, bullying and violence for all employees. To help fulfill this commitment, a threat assessment team is available to respond to threats, assaults and potential violence at all USPS locations. These teams are located at…

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APWU: Improving Your Workplace Environment Booklet

From: Vance Zimmerman <vzimmerman@apwu.org> Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 Subject: Improving Your Workplace Environment Booklet Sisters and Brothers, You will find attached the final version of the “Improving your Workplace Environment” booklet. We will be mailing a copy to directly to each member-at-large and will send a supply to each local to distribute to members…

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