APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – January 26, 2018 Edition

Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU: Excerpt: ON A PERSONAL NOTE – It is undisputed that the creation of the Committee and the activism that has continued over the years since it was formed, is unprecedented. Because of the scope of membership and the solidarity among the various…

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PRC Issues FY 2017 Annual Report to the President and Congress

Submitted and Accepted January 26, 2018 On behalf of the Postal Regulatory Commission, I am pleased to submit the Commission’s Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report to the President and Congress. This report summarizes the Commission’s key accomplishments and activities over the past year. It also provides information required under the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act…

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St. Louis mail carrier says she was bullied at work

By Kiya Edwards – January 26, 2018 ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis mail carrier claims she was bullied on the job for months. Now, she’s on a leave of absence as USPS investigates the allegations. The woman asked 5 On Your Side to hide her identity out of fear of retaliation. She said she…

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USPS OIG Written Statement on Combatting the Opioid Crisis

January 25, 2018 Excerpt: The Postal Service faces a number of challenges that private companies do not when dealing with illicit narcotics in the mail. For instance, the Postal Service is obligated to deliver international parcels even though it did not originally receive them from the customer. The Postal Service receives limited electronic data about…

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