APWU: 2022 Peak Season Exception Period MOU

November 8, 2022 On November 7, 2022, the parties agreed to the Peak Season Exception period MOU for 2022. The MOU identifies the time when Holiday Clerk Assistants (HCAs) may be hired. HCAs are hired for three (3) consecutive pay periods. In 2022, that is either November 5 through December 16 or November 19 through…

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USPS: Processing operation ready for peak season

November 8, 2022 The Postal Service’s processing and distribution operation has added thousands of employees and more than 100 package sorting machines and other pieces of equipment in preparation for this year’s holiday delivery season. More than 5,300 precareer employees have been converted to career status and more than 15,000 temporary employees have been hired…

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USPS video honors Veterans Day

November 8, 2022 The Postal Service has released a Veterans Day video honoring employees who have served in the military. The video, which is viewable on Blue and LiteBlue for the remainder of November, features remarks by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and military veterans: • Nick Popaditch, retired U.S. Marine Corps. tank commander and Silver…

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