Rolando: House GOP plan to aid transportation fund by degrading postal services would damage economy, not achieve goals

May 31, 2014—NALC President Fredric Rolando said the proposal by House Republican leaders to temporarily fund highway construction by degrading postal services would damage the economy while failing to achieve desired transportation goals. “This is the latest attempt by GOP leaders at an end run, trying to cut postal services to provide money for another…

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Americans to tell Staples annual meeting – Our country is not for sale!

Postal Service workers have served their country with pride for generations. Who would approve a business plan that promises to deliver for pennies a simple letter connecting Americans to one another with efficiency? Only workers dedicated to public service could achieve such a lofty and noble goal. But in recent years the ‘run the government…

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FMLA FAQ: Am I Required to Pay My Employee for Holidays Occurring During FMLA Leave?

There must be something in the water, but several clients have asked me this week whether they are required to pay an employee for the Memorial Day holiday even though the employee was out on FMLA leave. Interesting question, and the answer is fairly straightforward: treat them the same way you would treat another employee…

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Postal Service Funds Would Go to Highways Under House GOP Proposal

The shift would benefit both motorists and the USPS, Republican leaders argue. House Republicans are constructing a proposal to keep thousands of road and transit projects from grinding to a halt this summer by transferring funds into the nation’s nearly depleted Highway Trust Fund from the already money-losing U.S. Postal Service. But in a memo…

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Rural residents complain about mail delivery

TAHLEQUAH — A handful of rural residents in Cherokee County have complained in recent weeks about mail delivery from the U.S. Postal Service, saying their mail is being put in their neighbor’s boxes, or they’re not getting it at all. Park Hill resident Jennifer Gibbs contacted the Daily Press, asserting she’s had prolonged problems receiving…

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Dave Peiser For Congress – Pledges to help protect USPS and its employees

The United States Postal Service is extremely important to our Country. Our founding fathers knew how important the Postal Service was and established it in our Constitution. Many people are unaware that the U.S. Postal Service is not funded by taxpayer dollars, it is self-funded, and it is also a major employer for our veterans….

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USPS facilities manager sent to federal prison for accepting nearly $1 million in bribes

BRIDGEPORT — As the facilities project manager for the U.S. Postal Service, Robert Giulietti recommended contractors, approved bids and authorized payments. He also lined his pockets with nearly $1 million in bribes and USPS contracts he funneled to MGC, LLC, a company he created. On Friday, Giulietti’s actions landed him in federal prison for 42…

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