USPS: Safe returns – Some states mailing tax refunds this year

(3/13/15) The checks are in the mail again. To combat identify theft and fraud this tax season, Colorado and South Carolina are mailing refund checks — even if filers chose a direct deposit option. “Criminals attempting to steal taxpayer refunds is a growing, national problem, and one we are committed to fighting,” Rick Reames, South…

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USPS: Thrift Savings Plan – the 3Rs to maintain your retirement goals

(3/13/15) If you’re planning your retirement, the Postal Service encourages you to remember the 3 Rs — review, rethink and remain. Review. If you haven’t taken a good look at your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement account recently, now is a good time to review it. You should also review your TSP account throughout the…

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APWU President Reports on Negotiations – Battle Lines Are Drawn

Web News Article #: 051-2015 03/13/2015 – APWU President Mark Dimondstein presents an update for union members on contract negotiations. The bargaining report is available to APWU members only. To read the summary, click here. For those who are new to the APWU website — or to the Members Only section — log-in instructions can…

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Postal Service change leads to delays in video disc mailings

By Michael Futch – March 13, 2015 Q:  I’ve noticed that my Netflix deliveries are taking a day longer than they did a few weeks ago. For several years now, I have enjoyed a three-day turnaround on discs I return to Netflix. If I mailed a disc on Monday, I could look forward to receiving…

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APWU: Florida Retirees Ready for Action

Web News Article #: 050-2015 03/13/2015 – Florida retiree chapters leaders, led by State President Doris Orr- Richardson and Chapter President David Bernstein, are mobilized and ready for action to help promote good service, good jobs, and a good contract at the Florida State Convention. Secretary-Treasurer Liz Powell and Retirees Department Director Judy Beard shared with…

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