By Kelly Bazzle – October 23, 2018 The U.S. Postal Service is looking to fill open positions leading up to the 2018 holiday season. The Suncoast District of USPS is accepting online applications for a variety of temporary positions that may lead to permanent positions, as well as multiple holiday season positions. Many of the…
The Postal Service is reminding employees how to deal with suspicious mail and packages. Although these incidents are not common, USPS wants employees to recognize suspicious items by paying attention to characteristics such as these: Shape. Is the item lopsided or uneven? Rigid or bulky? Appearance. Are there unusual stains or discolorations? Does it have…
The Postal Bulletinâs Oct. 25 issue previews the Postal Serviceâs plans for this yearâs peak holiday delivery season. The publication also includes the latest updates to USPS policies, procedures and forms. Source: Postal Bulletin 22505
Ever wonder if you should have a different health plan? There are four types of health plans you can enroll in during open season, the annual period when Postal Service employees can make changes to their health coverage. The plan types are: Health maintenance organizations (HMOs), which provide care from in-network plan physicians and hospitals…
The NLRB General Counsel issued a stern warning to labor unions today on the Duty of Fair Representation (attached below). The Republican appointees on the board do not look kindly on unions. Congress took away our right to collect dues on nonmembers, but unions are still expected to represent everyone fairly and equally. They are…
10/24/2018 – Breaking news: It has just been reported that explosive devices have been sent through the mail addressed to a number of high-profile individuals and corporate entities. APWU leaders condemn such criminal acts. Our members are rightfully deeply concerned for their own well being and that of the public we serve. In response to…
Postal Service employees can order USPS-approved shirts to promote the Alzheimerâs semipostal stamp in November and the Save Vanishing Species semipostal stamp in December. Each shirt costs $12.99 and comes in multiple sizes. The Alzheimerâs shirt is available in white and must be ordered before Friday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. Eastern time. The vendor…
USPS is continuing to promote Marketing Mail as an effective method for businesses to promote their products and services to consumers, Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan reports in her latest âBusiness Focusâ video. âWe know direct mail works. It increases return on investment for the sender and has value for the receiver,â Brennan says. âHard…
