DOL Blog: A Year of Injuries, and Lessons (USPS had 229 Severe Injury Reports)

By Dr. David Michaels – March 17, 2016In January 2015, we started requiring employers to report any work-related severe injury – such as an amputation or an injury requiring hospitalization – within 24 hours. In the first year, we received 10,388 reports, or nearly 30 a day. Each report told the story of a man or…

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Big Win for APWU MVS: Subcontractor’s Application for Safety Exemption Denied

Hundreds Who Spoke Out Made the Difference Web News Article #: 60-2016 03/17/2016 – The APWU won an important victory on March 15 – one that will save lives and help protect the jobs of Postal Service drivers. After hearing outcries from APWU members and allies, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) denied a…

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USPS: Mail service to Cuba resumes

Customers in the United States can send the following types of mail to Cuba: First-Class Mail International items, such as postcards and letter-size envelopes; First-Class Package International Service items; Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes; and Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Boxes. “The U.S. Postal Service is pleased to participate in the historic direct…

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