APWU: Arbitrability on National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) cases

From: Charlie Cash <CCash@apwu.org> Sent: Friday, July 14, 2023 Subject: Arbitrability on NACI cases All, Some of you may have grievances pending on employees who have an “unfavorable” NACI background come back after an employee has completed their probation/evaluation period and they are then “separated” from the Postal Service. The Postal Service then makes the…

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APWU: Mail Processing Facility Reviews (AMPS) in OR and GA

From: Charlie Cash <CCash@apwu.org> Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Subject: Mail Processing Facility Reviews (AMPS) in OR and GA All, As I reported yesterday, here is the official notification of the AMPs in Georgia and Oregon. You can share. Thank-you, Charlie Cash Industrial Relations Director American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO 202-842-4273 Related: USPS initiates consolidation…

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USPS OIG Report: Efficiency of Surface Transfer Centers in the Western Pacific Region

Background Surface Transfer Centers are facilities where mail and packages are received in containers for consolidation and staging to be loaded and transported to other facilities. These transfer centers also serve as a concentration point to consolidate mail volume and reduce the number of trips needed to transport mail. They are strategically located in a…

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