Postal Service says it’s cheaper, faster to use its website to change address

College students changing their addresses should use the U.S. Postal Service website instead of private websites, if you want to have the change take effect in a timely manner. USPS in Madison sent out a news release on Thursday, saying they’ve received plenty of calls from people who have used online companies to change their…

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The new rules of enforced leave – MSPB shifts burden of proof to the agency

If you’re in an agency that places employees on forced leave, beware: The law has changed, and how the Merit Systems Protection Board will adjudicate an appeal of such actions has dramatically shifted. A Postal Service supervisor for customer services submitted a request to work on light-duty assignment. The employee’s supervisor denied her request on…

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ARA Friday Alert: Alliance Members Continue Social Security Birthday Celebrations

August 22, 2014 With Social Security celebrating its 79th birthday last week, Alliance members have been holding events across the country honoring the landmark retirement security program. This week’s events included celebrations with cake and balloons in states such as Iowa, Missouri, New York, and Pennsylvania. To view the latest photos from Social Security birthday…

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