USPS: Time’s up – Final day to change health benefits is Dec. 14

If Postal Service employees want to change their health benefits or enroll in a new plan, they must act now. The annual open season benefits enrollment period ends Monday, Dec. 14, at 11:59 p.m. EST. This will be most employees’ last chance this year to consider the new options, such as Self Plus One, which…

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APWU: A Major Milestone Reached – PSE Conversions Top 25,000!

APWU News Bulletin 12/10/2015 – The APWU reached a major milestone in November: More than 25,000 Postal Support Employees (PSEs) – including some from every craft – have been converted to career over the last two years. “This is a life-changing event for the workers who were converted and their families,” said APWU President Mark…

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Western PA Postal Workers Solidarity Committee Update – Dec 3, 2015

Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU:

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PRC Seeks Public Comment On Its Role In Post Office Closings

Press Release – December 10, 2015 Washington, DC – The Postal Regulatory Commission has established Docket No. PI2016-2 to solicit public comment on the scope of its authority over Postal Service determinations to close or consolidate post offices. Title 39 of United States Code 404(d) sets forth the requirements for the Postal Service to follow…

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Audio: Why the U.S. Needs Postal Banking, and How We Get It

APWU Postal Banking Campaign Coordinator Katherine Isaac joins us to talk about what is Postal Banking, and the opportunities it can bring to consumers. Source: Why the U.S. Needs Postal Banking, and How We Get It  

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Omaha Area Local APWU Wins Major Subcontracting Decision

On December 3, 2015, Arbitrator Harry MacLean ruled that the Postal Service violated Article 32 when it failed to provide notice to the APWU and give due consideration to the five factors listed in Article 32.1.A prior to subcontracting work with New Breed to operate the Mail Consolidation Center (MCC). On March 27, 2013, management…

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