I have a buddy who separated from the USPS. He was a veteran prior to hiring in. Since his separation, he has been rated with the VA and is now a 10-point veteran. Can he claim this status during his request for reinstatement? Also, what are some general facts that he needs to know about…
The Plant Manager “sponsoring” this contest is the lovely and benevolent Stephanie “Hurricane” Harris. Yep, the same one who blanket AWOLed or LWOPed every employee who could not make it into work during a major snow event last winter – even though employees called out and had leave to cover the absence. Many are still…
This report presents the results of our self-initiated audit of No Sale Transactions – Los Angeles, CA, LAX – Village Station. The LAX – Village Station is in the Los Angeles District of the Pacific Area. This audit was designed to provide Postal Service management with timely information on potential financial control risks at Postal…
The updated APWU Constitution & Bylaws has been posted. The new constitution includes changes adopted by delegates to the union’s 24th National Convention in August 2018. Source: APWU
The Postal Service has announced holiday hours for Post Offices and blue collection boxes: • Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Some Post Offices may have limited hours Monday, Dec. 24. Post Offices will be open during regular business hours Monday, Dec. 31. Blue boxes with final collection times before noon will not be affected…
USPS is reviewing the recommendations of the Trump administration’s task force on the nation’s postal system. The task force, which was announced in April, issued its report Dec. 4. “The recommendations contained in the report should be evaluated together with legislative and regulatory reforms to address our urgent financial challenges. Reforms are necessary to enable…
According to the National Safety Council, more than 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2017. The three biggest causes of fatalities on the road were alcohol, speeding, and distracted driving. Many of these crashes occurred during the work day or during the daily commute, and employers directly or indirectly…
Press Release – December 4, 2018 Washington – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the Task Force report on the United States Postal System. The report, United States Postal System: A Sustainable Path Forward, provides a series of recommendations to overhaul the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) business model in order to return…
