USPS responds to Senator Manchin regarding Postal Service operations

Via APWU Member Frank Bollinger: The USPS sent out a letter response to Senator Manchin blaming the Appalachian District for jumping the gun on the hours changes. Well that would mean that South Jersey District and a few other “jumped the gun” too in contrast to HQ’s orders. We all know Districts don’t have the…

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USPS Statement on Washington Post CARES Act Lending Authority Article

USPS News Release – July 30, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC — Pursuant to the terms that will apply to borrowing under the CARES Act, the Postal Service will provide the Department of the Treasury with certain information regarding our costs, revenues, and overall financial position. This includes providing Treasury, under strict terms of confidentiality, with those…

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USPS OIG Report: Stamp and Cash Inventories in Chicago

Background This report presents the results of our audit of all stamp and cash inventories at six postal units in Chicago, IL. These offices were located in the Chicago District of the Great Lakes Area. We conducted this audit in response to concerns raised by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service of potentially lost stamps, cash,…

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USPS: Pilot test of the Maintenance Bidding System (MBS)

June 5, 2020 Mr. Brian J. Wagner President National Association of Postal Supervisors 1727 King Street, Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314-2753 Dear Brian: This letter is in further reference to the pilot test of the Maintenance Bidding System (MBS). Notice of this pilot was provided by letters dated August 21, 2019, March 11, and May…

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