Pub. 553 Revision: Employee’s Guide to Understanding, Preventing, and Reporting Harassment

Effective November 2018, the Postal Service™ revised Publication 553, Employee’s Guide to Understanding, Preventing, and Reporting Harassment, to reflect the termination of support from the current vendor of the Centralized Intake System for initiating requests for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) counseling. This service has been replaced by an online efile application. The revision to Publication…

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Kubayanda Sworn In As PRC Commissioner

1/29/2019 Washington, DC – The Postal Regulatory Commission today announced that Michael M. Kubayanda has been sworn into office as a Commissioner. President Donald J. Trump nominated Michael Kubayanda to the Commission on June 6, 2018, and his nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 2, 2019. His appointment fills the fifth seat…

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PMG Brennan addresses peak season, other topics in “Business Focus” video

In her latest “Business Focus” video, Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan discusses the recent peak delivery season, the importance of understanding customers’ expectations and delivering excellent service, in addition to other topics. Employees processed and delivered almost 16 billion mailpieces during the peak season, including a record 955 million packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s…

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EEOC Online Charge Status System Tip Sheet

Find out about the status of your charge of discrimination any time, day or night, using the EEOC Online Charge Status System. The system is available for charges that were filed on or after September 2, 2015. Access the Online Charge Status System via this link https://publicportal.eeoc.gov/portal/ or select the “How to Check the Status…

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USPS: Video explains recent price changes

A new Postal Service video explains the price changes that took effect Jan. 27. The changes raised Mailing Services product prices approximately 2.5 percent. Shopping Services price increases vary by product. USPS released the 1-minute, 10-second video this week. The Retail and Customer Service Operations Blue page has a 2019 price change kit for Postmasters….

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USPS: Data Privacy Day observed Monday, Jan. 28

Data Privacy Day — an annual, international effort to encourage individuals and businesses to respect privacy, safeguard data and foster trust — will be observed Monday, Jan. 28. The USPS Privacy and Records Management Office offers the following tips to protect employee and customer data from unauthorized access or use: • Respect privacy. Personal information…

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USPS: National Wear Red Day is Friday, Feb. 1

The Postal Service is inviting employees to participate in National Wear Red Day, which is held annually to raise awareness of heart disease. This year’s National Wear Red Day is Friday, Feb. 1. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, accounting for approximately 1 in…

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Thomas Benson running for APWU Legislative and Political Director

With your support and help, we can make a positive change in the Legislative and Political Department of the APWU. As many of you may recall I ran for Legislative and Political Director of the APWU last election. I did so because of my love for the Union and wanted to better the lives of…

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