Will There Be a COLA Increase in 2017 for Federal Retirees?

By Ralph Smith – June 5, 2016 An increase in the cost of living adjustment (COLA) refers to the increase, if any, that federal retirees and Social Security recipients will receive in 2017. It does not refer to any pay raise that current federal employees will receive. The 2017 federal pay raise is currently on track…

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Audio: How the Post Office Cured “Going Postal”

By Mike Pesca – June 7, 2016 On The Gist, a postcard with Devin Leonard on the origins of the phrase “going postal” (3:39 to 12:05). Leonard’s new book is Neither Snow Nor Rain: A History of the United States Postal Service. Plus, Stephen Teret on smart guns. For the Spiel, Hillary Clinton’s cinch of…

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USPS awards 7 year, $140 million contract to Ryder Truck Rentals

Award Date 6/1/2016 Awardee RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC, 6000 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 Award Amount The planned period of performance will be a total of seven (7) years with a three year base period and two (2) two-year option terms. The minimum amount of $3M with a maximum of $140M (for all years). Description…

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Some charitable solicitation activities are prohibited on postal property

Reminder: Charitable solicitation and sales activities not affiliated with the Postal Service are not allowed on USPS property. Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) activities is the only form of charitable fundraising permitted on postal property. Managers should not allow other on-site charitable or promotional activities by non-postal organizations, including mail or telephone solicitation directed to employees….

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