USPS: Guidance for working during civil unrest, pandemic

The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors that they are exempt from curfew orders and other travel restrictions issued by state and local governments due to recent civil unrest and the coronavirus pandemic. The organization is working with federal, state and local authorities to ensure the safety of employees and customers as operations continue…

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APWU: New Stand Up Talk and Essential Employee Letter

On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, 8:35 AM, LaToya Burch <lfoggs@apwu.org> wrote: Hello All: Please see the attached updated essential employee letter and stand-up talk issued by the Postal Service. The letter is updated to include the civil unrest/curfews in effect around the country in various locations. The Stand Up talk addresses the civil unrest and…

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APWU: PSE Compliance Report for Pay Period 11 2020

On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, 8:59 AM, Lynn Pallas-Barber <lpallas@apwu.org> wrote: Brothers and Sisters, Please find attached the latest PSE compliance report for PP 11 2020 – 05/22/20. The number of PSE has decreased during this pandemic period. The Function 4 NTFT cap is at 5.4%. The Function 3A PTF report and “new work” PSEs…

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APWU: POStPLan PMR/PSE 818 Violation Remedy Payments

From: Lamont Brooks <lbrooks@apwu.org> Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:24 PM To: APWU National Officers Subject: POStPLan PMR/PSE 818 Violation Remedy Payments Please share the attached documents with your APWU local leaders. I will have the attached documents added to the For Members tab under the POStPlan PMR heading. The explanation of the award is…

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Former Kentucky Postmaster Relief Sentenced for Embezzling

DOJ Press Release – June 1, 2020 FRANKFORT, Ky. – A former United States Postal Service (USPS) employee from Eminence, Kentucky, Christina Victoria Gregory, 33, was sentenced in federal court on Monday, to three years of probation, by U.S. District Judge Gregory VanTatenhove, after her conviction for embezzling postal funds. According to her guilty plea…

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USPS: Hurricane season begins June 1

The Postal Service wants employees to prepare for hurricane season, which runs from June 1-Nov. 30 each year. Most coastal areas are subject to hurricanes. The storms can cause high winds, heavy rain, flooding and other dangerous conditions. Planning may be different this year because of the need to protect yourself and others from the…

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USPS offers guidance on Election Mail

The Postal Service is continuing ongoing outreach efforts to explain mailing requirements and services before the 2020 elections. USPS General Counsel Thomas J. Marshall sent a letter last week to local and state election officials and state party officials across the nation that highlights key aspects of Election Mail delivery processes and explains the requirements….

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