APWU WR Coordinator’s Report: A Poke With A Stroke Of A Pen
Via APWU East Bay Area Local
Month: June 2018
NALC’s statement on OMB’s proposal to privatize the Postal Service
June 21, 2018 NALC President Fredric Rolando criticized the Trump administration’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposal to privatize the United States Postal Service, which was released today. “This report takes direct aim at numerous agencies including USPS under the guise of reforming and restructuring for the 21st century,” President Rolando said. “The White…
Let’s Show Steve some APWU Spirit
The Family just set up a GoFundMe page. Click below to contribute: Please forward to your List. https://www.gofundme.com/memory-of-steven-g-raymer?sharetype=teams&member=338946&rcid=r01-152961438998-425b965361c04ab0&pc=sm_co_campmgmt_m The funeral service for Steve Raymer will be held Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Adams-Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 [PH: (703) 437-1764]. Viewing: 10am – 12pm (EST) Service: 12pm – 1pm (EST) Condolences…
Statement by APWU President Dimondstein on White House Plan to Privatize the Postal Service
Web News Article #: 59-2018 06/21/2018 – The White House proposal on restructuring the federal government released today, “Delivering Government Solutions in the 21st Century,” delivered nothing but misinformation and, if implemented, would end regular mail and package services at an affordable cost to 157 million addresses every day. Furthermore, the White House plan is…
USPS OIG Report: Opioid Safety Preparedness
Objective This report responds to a request from the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to review measures the U.S. Postal Service has implemented regarding opioid safety preparedness. Specifically, the congressional inquiry focused on Postal Service procedures, training, and communications related to employee exposure risks to synthetic opioids and opioid overdose medication. Our…
USPS statement on Trump administration proposal to reorganize some federal agencies
The Postal Service has issued a statement regarding a Trump administration proposal to reorganize some federal agencies. The proposal, part of a report the administration released June 21, recommends restructuring and possibly privatizing USPS. “The consistent position of the Postal Service has been that our flawed business model is the root cause of our financial…
APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – June 22, 2018 Edition
Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU: Excerpt: Comment: For the life of me, I cannot understand the mindset that produced the redundant, unnecessary, unworkable, and provocative caveat contained in the letter, i.e., “…provided the issues addressed in the resolutions strictly address “retiree” issues.” Was there really a concern…
Work Force Fund Settlement – Newly Signed Memo For PSEs
PSEs will be given a 4 hour guarantee, (2 hours previously) in the 200 or more man year offices. PSEs will receive a clothing allowance and will have enhanced health insurance benefits. PSEs will now receive overtime for work over 8 in a service day, and penalty pay for work over 10 and 56. Source:…