Postal Service Gets Some Worker Claims Trimmed in Bias Dispute

April 8, 2024 USPS gets summary judgment on half of disabled workerā€™s claims Disability bias, overtime retaliation allegations head to jury The US Postal Service secured a pretrial end to claims that it discriminated against a worker because of her age and retaliated against her for seeking disability accommodations, but other allegations advanced to a…

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USPS social media heatmap moves to new location

April 9, 2024 The Postal Serviceā€™s social media heatmap is now located on the Qlik Sense hub. The Tableau version of the map is no longer available. The map geographically displays online reviews of Post Offices as well as conversations with social customer response associates. Results can be viewed by area, district and ZIP Code….

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Managing Workplace Conflict: USPS Benefits and Wellness webinar – April 16, 2024

April 9, 2024 Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on ways to handle any conflicts in their work environment. The session, ā€œManaging Workplace Conflict,ā€ will be held Tuesday, April 16, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from DeVry University will lead the discussion. Participants must register before the event on theĀ webinar website. Participation…

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Employees should follow the USPS ethics guidelines on outside activities

April 3, 2024 USPS wants employees to remember that there are rules for engaging in outside activities that conflict, or appear to conflict, with their official Postal Service duties. Under the USPS Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct, employees: ā€¢ May not work in any capacity for an entity that delivers matter that could otherwise be…

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PRC Issues Report Evaluating USPS Service Levels and Rates

March 29, 2024 Washington, DC ā€“Late in the afternoon yesterday, the Postal Regulatory Commission issued itsĀ FY 2023 Annual Compliance DeterminationĀ (ACD) assessing the Postal Serviceā€™s compliance with regulations regarding rates and service performance. Each year the Commission must issue its ACD 90 days after the filing of the Postal Serviceā€™sĀ Annual Compliance ReportĀ (ACR) (39 U.S.C. Section 3653)….

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USPS-NRLCA Joint Rural Contract Administration Manual (RCAM) Now Available

April 1, 2024 The USPS-NRLCA Joint Rural Contract Administration Manual (RCAM) is being posted on the Postal Service MyHR web page and the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA) website. This documentation is designed as a resource for the administration of the National Agreement. Jointly prepared by the NRLCA and the Postal Service, this manual…

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USPS OIG Report: Effectiveness of the New Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Richmond, VA

Background The U.S. Postal Service is redesigning its processing network with the goal of creating a best-in-class mail and package processing network as part of its 10-year strategic Delivering for America plan. The Postal Service plans to create a modernized network based around Regional Processing and Distribution Centers (RP&DC), local processing centers, and sorting and…

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USPS reminds employees of zero-tolerance policy

March 29, 2024 The Postal Service is reminding employees that it has a zero-tolerance policy regarding workplace threats and violence. The organization is committed to cultivating a positive and safe work environment thatā€™s free of threats, intimidation, bullying and violence for all employees. To help fulfill this commitment, a threat assessment team is available to…

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