USPS: June is LGBT Pride Month

June is a time to honor the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the United States. The annual commemoration is known as LGBT Pride Month, although some call it LGBTQ Pride Month in recognition of individuals who identify as queer or questioning. The observance is held in June to commemorate the…

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POStPlan PMR/PSE 818 Violation Remedy Payments Scheduled for June 12, 2020

The first-round payments for the POStPlan PMR/PSE Usage Remedy have been scheduled to be paid on Pay Period 12-2020 (paycheck dated June 12, 2020). The remedy amounts as identified by the APWU will be included on current employee paychecks. Those individuals who are no longer working for the Postal Service will have a check mailed…

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USPS OIG: Spring 2020 Semiannual Report to Congress

The Office of Inspector General is tasked with ensuring efficiency, accountability, and integrity in the U.S. Postal Service. We also have the distinct mission of helping to maintain confidence in the mail and postal system, as well as to improve the Postal Service’s bottom line. We use audits and investigations to help protect the integrity…

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USPS OIG: Where’s My Mail?

USPS OIG Blog – May 26, 2020 With three agencies that have “U.S. Postal Service” in their names, and each one having different responsibilities and jurisdictions, it’s no wonder people sometimes aren’t sure where to turn for help with lost, delayed, or damaged mail. With the Postal Service solely responsible for mail delivery, it’s almost…

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APWU: POStPlan PMR/PSE Useage Remedy Payout Coming Soon!

From: Lamont Brooks <lbrooks@apwu.org> Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 9:34 AM To: APWU National Officers Subject: POStPlan PMR/PSE 818 Settlement APWU Website The June/July APWU newsletter was released earlier than anticipated, which some members received the magazine as early as May 28th. The “For Members” tab of the APWU website, which was set up to…

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APWU: Results of Clerk Craft 21 Day special posting for May 2020

From: Lynn Pallas-Barber <lpallas@apwu.org> Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 4:54 PM To: APWU National Officers Subject: May 2020 results of special posting for impacted Clerks Brothers and Sisters, Please find the attached results for the Clerk Craft 21 Day special posting for May 2020. These are the jobs that are posted per paragraph 3 of…

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USPS OIG Report: Leased Facility Maintenance

Objective Our objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of management controls over the Landlord Maintenance Program (LPM). Specifically, the controls in place to ensure compliance with policies and procedures related to leased buildings for which the landlords have repair and maintenance responsibilities. Our fieldwork was completed before the President of the United States issued the…

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USPS: How to properly process Premium Forwarding Service Commercial mail

The Postal Service is reminding employees about specific procedures for processing Premium Forwarding Service Commercial (PFSC) mail. PFSC is a useful option for businesses that have changed locations due to the coronavirus pandemic. The service allows businesses to temporarily forward mail in bulk on a daily, weekly or monthly basis to a new domestic business…

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