Arbitration Award on Removal of PSE for attendance

Via Bobby Donelson, APWU SWCAL Retiree Chapter President: “Good award. The issue was a Removal of a PSE for attendance and the lack of progressive discipline. The grievant was a PSE when terminated and was converted to career during the removal period awaiting arbitration.”  

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USPS OIG Blog: Our Semiannual Report to Congress

This fiscal year (FY) appears to be unlike any other. In December, just two months into FY 2016, the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors lost its last remaining presidentially appointed governor when his holdover term expired. The Board, which operates much like a corporate board of directors, is now without any presidentially appointed governors…

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USPS: Storey to lead Employee Resource Management

Simon Storey has been appointed vice president of Employee Resource Management, a role he has filled on an acting basis since February. Storey is responsible for directing USPS talent acquisition, diversity, organizational design, workforce planning, injury compensation and medical and safety programs. Additionally, Storey oversees management of the Human Resources Shared Service Center. Storey, whose…

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OIG Report: Competition in Last-Mile Parcel Delivery

June 5, 2017 (RARC-WP-17-009) The parcel market has evolved rapidly over time, significantly altering the relationship among the players. The parcel market used to be a zero-sum game where growth in parcel delivery by one entity meant a reduction in parcel delivery by competing firms. Professor Panzar’s thereotical model shows that large parcel delivery companies…

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Opposition grows to planned Richmond, CA post office closure

By Mike Aldax – June 12, 2017 A community town hall is scheduled Thursday night in response to the U.S. Postal Service’s plans to close the branch at 1025 Nevin Ave. and possibly relocate services to the Richmond McVittie Detached Delivery Unit at 2100 Chanslor Ave. The town hall — hosted by the Iron Triangle…

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