Veterans’ Deadline for Backdated PACT Act Toxic Exposure Claims is Aug. 9, 2023

August 2, 2023 In August 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the bipartisan Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. The Act expanded VA health care and benefits coverage to the many veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits and other hazardous substances, such as Agent Orange. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA)…

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USPS Network Plan Includes Insourcing of Linehaul Work

By Mike O’Brien – August 2, 2023 A U.S. Postal Service plan to insource all line hauling of mail and parcels between hubs and local delivery units, which had been handled by contractors, will be completely phased in by 2025, according to a source with knowledge of meetings with USPS officials. As part of the…

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USPS is inviting employees to audition for this year’s holiday advertising campaign

August 1, 2023 The Postal Service is inviting employees to audition for this year’s holiday advertising campaign. Employees who are selected to participate could be featured in a variety of ads, including TV commercials. The audition process is open to all employees. No prior experience is required. The USPS Employee Casting website has instructions on…

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10th Circuit finds no discrimination against Denver postal worker

By Michael Karlik – August 1, 2023 A Denver employee of the U.S. Postal Service failed to show her employer retaliated, discriminated against her or otherwise refused to accommodate her disability, the federal appeals court based in Colorado ruled last month. Melissa M. Goodson held a variety of jobs within the Postal Service since 1997….

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